Your gums may say more about your health than you realize. That’s because chronic kidney disease and gum disease may fuel each other through inflammation, immune changes and harmful oral bacteria. That makes these things a top priority…

Your immune system can get tired with age, but what if aging immune cells could act young again? Researchers are studying a compound that may help T cells renew their power source. And your gut may be able to make it from foods you already know.

Aging doesn’t just weaken the immune system. It may take inflammation to a level that makes respiratory infections significantly more dangerous. How this cycle unfolds in the lungs and what reduces your risk is need-to-know information before you get sick…

Some forms of dementia may not begin in the brain. In fact, researchers say up to one in three cases are linked to conditions elsewhere in the body, pointing to modifiable factors that may help reduce your risk of losing precious memories.

Monounsaturated fats (MUFAs), found in olive oil, avocados and nuts, may help strengthen immune cells and improve their ability to survive stress. But balancing MUFAs with polyunsaturated fats (PUFAs) appears key to optimal immune function…

There’s a reason some blood pressure stays stubbornly high, and it may not be what you think. A little-known hormone could be part of the picture, and your doctor likely isn’t even testing for it…