Aging Well

The ability to stand up from a seated position may reflect overall health status.

A TCM doctor shares his approach to healthy aging: slow down, simplify life, and find your way to a healthier body and a lighter heart.

Charley horses are painful and can leave you sore for days. Instead of reacting to them, let's try to prevent them with these simple stretches.

Sage is a traditional Thanksgiving herb with a long medicinal history.

Limping affects how you walk and can lead to other structural problems. These exercises may lessen your limp.

Research suggests that this low-impact workout may support balance, bone strength, and pelvic floor function.

A study on biological age and early-onset cancer highlights how two people can turn 40 on the same day yet have markedly different biological ages.

Bad lifts hurt backs, and poor carries can lead to falls. Here are several common lifts done right, and advice for carrying.

While some joint supplements show promise for relieving knee pain and stiffness, the evidence varies considerably by ingredient and formulation.

Harvard researchers tracked tens of thousands of people for decades and found a fascinating pattern: There’s one specific mindset trait that made people up to 70 percent more likely to ...

A properly done plank makes for a strong core–essential for balance and stability. Done improperly, they have some drawbacks.

A recent study suggests that greater daytime light exposure may improve energy levels and sleep quality in older adults.

A poorly performed push-up form can do more harm than good.

A urologist explains how prostate treatments differ in relief, side effects, recovery, and how well they fit individual needs.

Squats can build powerful leg muscles and decrease your risk of falls, but you have to perform them correctly.

Flexible backs can optimize movement and help avoid pain. These trunk rotation exercises can maximize your spine's flexibility and your overall quality of life.

Having a sense of purpose tops the list of lifestyle habits among those who live to be very old.

Humankind has been carrying items for thousands of years, and there's therapeutic value in doing so. These carrying exercises can help make you stronger.

Rowing exercises can be done without specialized equipment—your body is the machine.

Protecting brain health demands proactive, balanced living—guarding against chronic burnout and stress, aging, and other stressors.

As we age, immunity weakens against real threats yet stays chronically activated.

Push-ups have a long, storied history, dating from the Persian and Roman empires. You can use these same exercises today to strengthen and tone your body.

Caring for your metabolic health in middle age plays a key role in preventing Alzheimer’s.

Skincare needs often become more complex in the 40s, 50s, and beyond, as dryness, texture, and visible firmness may change together.

Hip hinge exercises can help decrease back pain, optimize core musculature, and restore proper hip function. Get hip to better health with these five exercises.

Most people think of collagen as a skincare ingredient, but it’s actually one of the body’s most important structural proteins. Its name comes from the Greek word for “glue,” which ...

Lunges can build strength and balance at the same time without needing specialized equipment. The following exercises can get you strong and sure-footed.