Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) has no known cause and no known cure. But scientists are seeking to change that. Their explorations into AMD’s mechanisms have uncovered a surprising link between AMD and heart disease….

Avocados are rich in nutrients and healthy fats that support heart health and, in moderation, aid in weight loss. Eat one a day, and it’s a healthy habit you won’t regret. Especially when you climb into the sheets every night…

Women in menopause tend to lose interest in sex. Considering it can become painful, that’s no surprise. What is surprising is that a “pleasure prescription” may be just what’s needed to overcome this challenging time of life…

Metabolic syndrome can lead to serious trouble impacting different organs in the body. But it’s the combination of diabetes and obesity that can wreak significant harm on the liver. Here’s what you need to know…

After climbing for decades, it looked as though human longevity had hit a ceiling. But sometimes you can accidentally trip a switch that triggers a protective mechanism. When you drink coffee, it’s an ancient longevity switch hidden in your cells.

Medications for four categories of conditions make it difficult for the body to handle hot weather by reducing its ability to sweat or increase blood flow to the skin. That can result in heat-related illness or increase risk of heart attack. Are your meds on this hot list?

For a healthy mouth and avoiding gum disease, oral hygiene matters. So do regular checkups. But who couldn’t use an edge to stay out of the dentist’s chair, especially to avoid those procedures we dread the most…

At middle age, some things are just expected, including the dreaded middle-age spread. But the more we understand about how that fat gets there, the better our chances of doing something about it, starting now…

It may not be your cup of teat, but evidence links cold water immersion to living longer. After taking a deep dive, researchers know why: It enhances a critical cellular protective mechanism that promotes health and longevity.

Boost your energy, your brain and your lean muscle mass with a supplement popular among gym goers for fast muscle gains. It’s simply a nutrient for anyone who wants to support everyday wellness and healthy aging. Read on…

You might feel fatigued after a long day of activities or a long night of poor sleep. But if daily fatigue is your constant companion, the cause may be a condition that’s zapping your energy or a vitamin deficiency — or both.

With age, skin cell production declines, resulting in thinner, paler and less elastic skin, which contributes to the signs of aging, as well as the bruises and cuts that take longer to heal. A vitamin could reactivate the genes essential for skin renewal…