Aging

After we reach a certain age, some of the things that used to come easy to us in our youth become a bit harder to achieve. Sadly, this includes building muscle.

For people aged 50 and above, is it still safe to take Ozempic? Speaking exclusively with Health Digest, an expert shared the risks, as well as some advice.

The first signs of cognitive decline in an older relative could hint at a condition called dementia. One form, Alzheimer's dementia, manifests in 7 stages.

As you hit a certain age, your risk of certain health conditions is affected. And when you reach age 50, something happens to your high cholesterol risk.

If you're hitting the 50 mark, getting proper nutrition should be top of your priority list. Keep your life long and active with this healthy beverage.

As we grow older, there are certain types of food that we should be avoiding. While processed food is typically on the list, there's an especially risky kind.

As we age, our bodies go through many changes. This is how those changes can affect our risk of developing high blood pressure as we turn 50.

As people age, the risk of serious diseases (e.g., cancer) increases. But there's a kind of injury that can be even more life-threatening for the elderly.

When it comes to working out, experts say we shouldn't neglect our hands. In fact, doing this exercise with our fingers may increase longevity.

As you age, your skin changes; but what if we told you that eating one specific nutritious and delicious fruit might actually be able to help you look younger?

It's not unheard of for celebrities to have some peculiar health-related habits. One such strange practice is said to fight aging, and Eva Longoria follows it.

You might think that men not being able to hold in their pee is related to old age, and this is partly right. Here's what else it can mean about your health.

There are several important health benefits that eating delicious, nutrient-dense peanut butter can provide for you as you age, including these.

Some of the signs associated with end-of-life can only be managed, but others are actually treatable. This is what they are and what can be done about them.

For many, it may seem like sex is something that older people should avoid. But according to sex therapist Dr. Ruth Westheimer, this shouldn't be the case.

We know that protein is essential for strong muscles, healthy bones, and energy levels, but have you ever considered the effect of protein on the brain?

Aging can come with a variety of health concerns. Getting older could also actually impact your cholesterol levels in an unexpected way, according to research.

Based on a number of factors, there are certain U.S. states where the general population can expect to live longer. We've compiled the top 10, per the CDC.

While you'd think that your risk of death increases incrementally each year, one law says it changes every eight years. Here's what happens.

As it turns out, if you live in the United States, the state where you reside can have an impact on your life expectancy. Many specific factors influence this.

Having an enlarged prostate is quite common as men grow older. Here's what it means is you are diagnosed with this condition and what you can do about it.

A lifetime of smiling can eventually lead to permanent nasolabial folds, or smile lines. However, you can do this with your lips to reduce their appearance.

A common concern people have is whether giving morphine at the end of a person's life actually brings about their death sooner. Here's what the experts say.

Dying is never a pleasant topic to talk about, especially when you know the person is in pain. However, not all of sensations at the end of life are painful.

Death is an uncomfortable reality, and all of us are going to bite the dust one day. Do we really want to know when that will be, though?

In the U.S., there's one state with a population whose life expectancy is remarkable. But what makes its residents - both men and women - live longer?

The winter can be a harsh season for many reasons, one of which being our skin. This cold season has damaging effects on our skin if not taken care of properly.