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Normal Aging Process: Changes, Memory, Eyesight, Hearing, and More

Normal Aging Process: Changes, Memory, Eyesight, Hearing, and More

Curious if your body’s aging is normal? WebMD discusses healthy and normal signs of aging.

What to Eat as You Age

What to Eat as You Age

Your dietary needs change as you age. WebMD advises what should be on your grocery list.

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What's Behind Major Rise in Heart Failure Deaths?

After falling for over a decade, the death rate climbed for several years and now is about the same as in 1999.

Jump-Start Your Exercise With This Mindset Reset

Jump-Start Your Exercise With This Mindset Reset

There are far more powerful motivators than “get abs!” to help you start an exercise routine you’ll stick to.

When Does Old Age Start? It Depends on Who You Ask

When Does Old Age Start? It Depends on Who You Ask

The goalpost for old age has been moving. Until now.

Prospects for Crohn

Prospects for Crohn's Relief Brighten With New Advancements

More than 1 million Americans live with Crohn’s, a chronic and sometimes crippling bowel disease that affects the intestines and leads to digestive issues. But in 2024, breakthroughs could bring relief in different ways. Here's what to know.

Truth or TV: Is Grey

Truth or TV: Is Grey's Anatomy's Parkinson's 'Cure' Real?

How realistic is the Grey’s Anatomy episode that shows a Parkinson’s disease cure? A neurosurgery professor weighs in.

Easing Marijuana Laws Doesn’t Mean the Drug Is Safer

Easing Marijuana Laws Doesn’t Mean the Drug Is Safer

You shouldn’t draw major conclusions about the safety of marijuana amid the recent announcement that federal regulators may reclassify the drug, experts are cautioning.

Are Female Doctors Better? Here

Are Female Doctors Better? Here's What to Know

A new study suggests female doctors may provide patients better care, especially when those patients are women. Here's what to know.

New ‘FLiRT’ Variants Spark Summer COVID Surge Warning

New ‘FLiRT’ Variants Spark Summer COVID Surge Warning

A data scientist who has accurately predicted COVID waves since the beginning of the pandemic warns that a surge is on the horizon.

Older Adults: 9 Nutrients You May Be Missing

Older Adults: 9 Nutrients You May Be Missing

With age, your body doesn’t absorb nutrients well, so every calorie you consume must be packed with nutrition. Here are 9 nutrients older adults often need more of.

The Immunity Challenge: How aging affects your immune system

The Immunity Challenge: How aging affects your immune system

How does getting older affect your immune system? How can you keep those effects to a minimum? Your answers are here.