Some men are more susceptible than others to urinary tract infections, leaving them open to pain, bleeding, even sepsis. Here are the six most common causes behind increased susceptibility…

Many people struggle with their sex drive. You might think, what’s the big deal? But a healthy sex life benefits brain health and may reduce problem blood pressure and heart disease risk. See if this is the answer for you. If not, we’ve got suggestions…

In the U.S., one in 10 adults takes antidepressants. And when you come with physical complaints, it gets blamed on the depression. But depression doesn’t just hurt. It contributes to the diseases that cut our lives short.

It’s not Alzheimer’s yet. But it could be. That’s because this common condition not only shrinks brains, an MRI study shows it’s rapidly aging them, too. Luckily, it also links a single nutrient to keeping them young and plump…

Your liver health is a big deal. But your heart health ends up in the spotlight more often. Considering the role the liver has been found to play in coronary artery disease, that maybe changing…

Plenty of dietary guidance is available to manage diabetes. But that doesn’t make developing meal plans and choosing the right foods less daunting. Can you imagine carrying this weight every day? Cut yourself some slack…

With age, our blood vessels stiffen, hindering circulation, increasing blood pressure and risk for heart attack and stroke. Poor lifestyle habits often get blamed, but it turns out your gut may be prematurely aging your blood vessels…

We eat healthy, exercise and reach for supplements in hopes of adding years to our lives and enhancing the quality of our health. What if I told you it could be easier? Two currently available drugs may be the longevity cocktail we’ve hoped for…

Genes have come to the forefront of research into obesity, adding a layer of complexity. A study into one gene sheds light on the thyroid, a small organ with big influence on the repression and enhancement of gene activity…

COPD is an inflammatory lung disease with no cure that can compromise quality of life. A simple vitamin holds much promise as a potential treatment and improves levels of a coenzyme that delays cellular aging…

If you’re looking forward to good health in older age, exercise is essential. And if you plan your activities around your personal peak hours, you’ll improve two measures of healthy aging by working smarter, not harder…

Some of us worry about losing physical independence with age, while others fear falling victim to dementia. But here’s the thing: neither frailty nor dementia is part of normal aging. And you can intervene early enough to keep one from leading to the other.