Aging

If you're an older adult and you're using this antidepressant to help you sleep, you need to be aware that it could increase your risk of dementia.

This county in the U.S. has one of the highest dementia rates in the country, but why are so many of its residents falling prey to this neurological condition?

Explorers still haven't found the fountain of youth, but you may be able to fight off aging and get better sleep with this particularly sour fruit.

Indiana falls below the average life expectancy rate across the United States. But what can explain the challenges of living longer in the Hoosier State?

Whether it's a movie from the 1950s or a commercial from the 1980s, you may have noticed that people back then looked old for their age. Here's why.

If you're over the age of 50, you may wish to consider taking magnesium supplements, even if you are already eating a good diet. Here's what to know.

If you're approaching 50 or have recently crossed that threshold, you might have noticed some changes. Here's what happens to your risk of diabetes.

With legalization making it increasingly mainstream across the U.S., more older adults are turning to cannabis, but how does smoking weed affect your sleep?

As much as beards are currently all the rage, it turns out that having a beard may also come with an unexpected side effect on your hair growth.

Peptide lip balms have become increasingly popular in recent years due to their purported benefits. But can they really improve the way your lips look?

It's not surprising that smoking and obesity could shorten your life. However, there are some unexpected factors that could also affect your life expectancy.

Many changes happen to the body once a person passes 80 years of age. Recent research hints at aging's unexpected effect on one's cancer risk as well.

There are many types of foods that are healthy enough to help you increase your longevity, but this type of smoothie should definitely be on your list.

Poor dietary choices can have unpleasant health effects. According to our experts, this includes accelerated aging, brought about by some unexpected foods.

These underrated pink vegetables aren't just a feast for the eyes and the palate. They may also help you age a little slower. Here's what the research says.

When you reach 50 years of age, you become more likely to encounter certain poop problems, whether you're a man or a woman. There are a few reasons behind this.

As people age, it can be difficult to get enough of certain nutrients, including this mineral which may protect against heart attacks, strokes, and dementia.

We tend to think of aging as a steady, linear process. But recent research reveals that there are two instances in our lifetime in which we age faster.

As we grow older, we need to give more attention to protecting our health. Past the age of 50, you can keep your knee strong with a simple leg exercise.

Although many types of meditation can improve your cognitive function and reduce cellular aging, this technique could boost longevity even if you're a beginner.

As people, especially women, pass the age of 50, they become more at risk for Sjögren's disease. We asked a doctor about the warning signs to look for.

It's important to watch what you eat when you reach the age of 50. But adding sourdough bread to your diet may have an unexpected effect on your body.

As men age, there is a decline in testosterone production. Here are the changes you can expect in your erections as a result, according to a doctor.

While there are many myths about erectile dysfunction that you've probably heard, we spoke with a urologist to put some of the biggest ones to bed.

Many drink apple juice both for its health benefits and its taste. Two health experts share insights on how drinking it could affect one's aging over 50.

With age can come changes in our sexual functioning. We asked a sexologist what we can expect to experience after the age of 50 when it comes to orgasms.

According to our expert, if you're a woman over 50, you should be drinking a cup, or more, of cranberry juice every day for better health. Here's why.