At this point, the evidence is pretty incontrovertible. Obesity is a public health epidemic in the United States, and, according to a new report in the New England Journal of Medicine, predictions are that by 2030, ½ of all American adults will be obese and nearly ¼ will be categorized…

You know the feeling: maybe you’ve fallen and smacked your ankle or by accident cut your skin, and suddenly the injured area is sore, swollen and painful. But that’s not just the injury you’re feeling- it’s also your body’s inflammatory response kicking in, as your body begins to heal itself….

If you’re an older woman, it’s not often you feel the attention of beauty companies or marketing campaigns who want to celebrate your looks and support your needs. But that may be changing: it’s clear from several recent reports that marketers and manufacturers have come to realize the huge potential…

No matter how careful or conscientious you are, you can never be too vigilant when it comes to driving. It’s just a fact of nature that as you age, your reflexes may slow down and your ability to respond to urgent matters may diminish. It’s not your fault, but it…

In this season of giving, it’s probably no surprise that older adults are even more vulnerable than usual to giving away (or being scammed out of) their hard-earned money- and not just because they’re generous gift-givers. As Dr. Kathleen Wilber, Director of the Secure Old Age Lab at the University…

You may be tempted this time of year to lighten up on your physical activities and settle-in on the couch for some television binge-watching. But unfortunately, the process of aging takes no rest for winter and the more you sit, the more likely you damage yourself and your health. As…