Hydration is key to staying and feeling healthy. Your body has an intricate system of keeping fluids and electrolytes balanced, and proper hydration is a main component of this process. If this system is not functioning properly, you may suffer the dangerous consequences of dehydration.
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Falling is the most common cause of accidental injury for adults aged 65 or older and can be the cause of functional decline, social withdrawal, anxiety and depression. For older adults who are anxious to maintain their independence and stay physically and socially active, that's hard news to hear.
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Today’s 50-somethings have benefited from better nutrition, health care and quality of life. That said, here are a few things you need to be aware of...
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There isn't one weight that's ideal for every woman over age 60. What a woman should weigh depends on a number of factors, including her height and frame size. It's also possible to be of a normal weight but have a high of body fat percentage, which can sometimes happen as women get older and lose muscle mass.
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When Carrie Underwood was on “American Idol,” she put on 20 pounds. During a 2008 interview with "Shape" magazine, she made it clear that this is a common occurrence for many of the contestants on the show.
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Drinking any alcohol while you are pregnant could seriously harm your baby, but drinking just one glass of wine while breastfeeding probably is safe for your newborn, according to La Leche League International.
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"Use it or lose it" is right on target when it comes to slowing the aging process. According to the American College of Sports Medicine, a physically active 60-year-old woman can achieve the same fitness level as an inactive 40-year-old woman.
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Here's what it feels like to go to the doctor when you’re pretty sure you have breast cancer. You have to leave the solid ground of before. You have to leap into after. Your life depends on it.
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Exercise can have profound effects on a senior citizen’s vitality and overall well-being. Staying active can help to reduce pain and stiffness, improve energy levels and increase strength. Older adults who exercise are more mobile and independent.
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While foods that build collagen and elastin are beneficial at any time of life, it becomes particularly important to get enough of these foods after age 50. At that point, your body begins producing less collagen and elastin, which can result in loss of elasticity and firmness in your skin and facial features.
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In early 2014, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that Americans are living longer than ever, with life expectancies continuing to increase annually.
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There's a good chance chocolate will go extinct by the year 2050 — but fortunately science may save the day.
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Are you and your significant other about to go to town? Step away from the steak and potatoes and learn more about the six worst foods to eat before having sex.
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Some days it pays to take it easy. But if you're chasing a goal, you need to keep challenging yourself in order to make progress.
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There should be a word for that moment when you realize your relationship is over. For me, that moment could be summarized in one syllable: dog. I adored my foster dog, Zoe, immediately, but my boyfriend really, really didn’t. With that, our bond began crumbling, and months later we broke up.
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Tacos are delicious and versatile -- and make a winner for an easy-to-fix dinner whether traditionally Mexican or not-so-traditional.
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I learned that while you can’t “catch” cancer, I have what’s called a cancer history, meaning there was a chance I might carry the BRCA gene mutation — something that greatly increases the likelihood of getting the disease.
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Paige More, 26, underwent a preventative double mastectomy in January 2017 after testing positive for the BRCA1 gene mutation.
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Iron is an essential mineral that is part of all cells in your body. The iron in red blood cells is located in hemoglobin, which is a protein that carries oxygen from the lungs to other parts of the body. Having too little iron leads to anemia because your body lacks enough hemoglobin to transport oxygen.
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The culture of working at a start up has so many benefits — small teams that bind together to build something from the ground up can be one of the most gratifying experiences for a professional career. With that, comes a lot of work. Thankfully, there are many ways to stay healthy at work.
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