Health & Well-Being
They're common and can be painful. Take these steps to prevent them.
FEBRUARY 14, 2018 | By Emily Gurnon
It can be highly addictive, but the benefits of kicking the habit are many
AUGUST 16, 2017 | By Ilene Raymond Rush
You think you are doing everything right, so what's the problem?
JULY 7, 2017 | By Maureen Callahan
Obesity robs us of more years than any other preventable factor
MAY 22, 2017 | By Joelle Klein
A new study helps clarify why BMI is not a perfect measurement of health
MAY 15, 2017 | By Craig Bowron, MD
For National Diabetes Awareness Month: the recent gains and continuing challenges
NOVEMBER 11, 2016 | By John Welsh
Some experts say that carrying around a few extra pounds may not be so bad
SEPTEMBER 7, 2016 | By Kristen Sturt, Grandparents.com
It's vital to understand the pitfalls before you even begin
SEPTEMBER 1, 2016 | By Linda Melone, CSCS
It may be merely annoying or a sign of something worse
AUGUST 18, 2016 | By Emily Gurnon
A new study reaffirms the belief that movement can profoundly impact health
JUNE 7, 2016 | By Gayle Golden
Getting enough of this may lower your risk of heart disease and cancer
APRIL 25, 2016 | By Shilpa Ravella, MD
Go online to see the PBS documentary based on Michael Pollan's new book
JANUARY 14, 2016 | By PBS NewsHour
Overweight patients are being turned away, says The New York Times
DECEMBER 30, 2015 | By Kari Imberg
A 2015 Influencer in Aging says these public policy investments are key
DECEMBER 23, 2015 | By Linda P. Fried, M.D.
Want to slim down? Quit believing these diet myths.
NOVEMBER 9, 2015 | By Ellen Breslau, Grandparents.com
Probably more than you think. Here's what to do about it.
OCTOBER 28, 2015 | By Judith Reitman-Texier
Intimidation could play a role in why some avoid buff trainers
AUGUST 28, 2015 | By Val Jones, M.D.
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Special Report
This special report includes storytelling, news and information about health care for older adults in rural areas
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Our special series, Vitality Arts, shows the powerful effect that participating in the arts can have on our minds, bodies and souls. Look to this page for information, resources and inspiration that will help you age better through the arts and show that creativity has no age limit.
