All of a sudden you need glasses to drive or read, but that could be the least of your problems: more serious age-related eye disorders like macular degeneration, cataracts and glaucoma could be waiting just around the corner. It’s time to turn an eye toward prevention if you want to keep your eyesight…

Processed and packaged foods are leading to malnourishment, even in the Western world. More than ever before, we are seeing a wide range of micronutrient deficiencies that appear to be increasing risk of multiple conditions — in this case it’s depression…

Can you feel your strength dwindling away? It can happen subtly… and before you know it, you wake up one day mad at yourself for not doing something about it sooner.

Some healthy habits are a given. For example, you know that regular exercise helps improve your cardiovascular health. And you know the sunshine vitamin helps improve bone health. But put them together and…

The biggest trend in the exercise world is high-intensity interval training or HIIT. It’s one of the best ways to stay in shape, keep your bones strong and your muscles lean, and to lose weight if that’s your goal. Luckily, it’s pretty simple and great for us mature folk…

Scoliosis is a painful and sometimes disabling condition affecting approximately 7.5 million Americans. It causes the spinal column to curve (rather than grow vertically), which causes an asymmetrical posture. The good news? A single yoga pose might correct it…

While you may assume that people who live beyond 100 must have superhuman genes, this isn’t the case at all. Only one third of their genes have any influence on their lifespan, while the rest of their longevity is determined by these three factors…

When summer comes, the days get longer and we tend to stay awake later. Obviously, we can’t turn off the solar cycle. But understanding the powerful impact these external changes have on your body is the first step to finding solutions to sleep easier…

If you’re over 50, you’ve probably noticed that you just don’t have the sense of balance that you used to. This lack of balance doesn’t just add a wobble to your walk that can make you appear older, it also makes it more likely that you will suffer from a fall…

If low-key relaxation is your thing, more power to you… or if you’re a jet-setting adventurer seeker, that’s great too. Everyone is different. But to get the most of your vacation, take the kind that just might help you live longer by boosting your health on the cellular level…

The benefits of probiotics extend far beyond your gut. They also heal other health issues you wouldn’t expect like eczema, allergies, colds, rheumatoid arthritis, urinary tract infections, tooth decay and periodontal disease and more. Check out these 7 big benefits of taking a simple, daily probiotic…

Have you been more forgetful lately? Has it been harder to focus than it used to be? Talking to your doctor about it probably won’t do you any good. Mainstream medicine thinks that it’s all just a natural part of getting older. But, it doesn’t have to be that way.