Aging Well

Nothing slows the hands of time. How can we stay healthy AND get better as we age? Check out these aging well insights.

Empower your next PCP visit: 7 things to consider

PCPs are your health advocate. Partner with yours for better health and well-being.
Holiday survival guide for family caregivers

Here are ideas to help when you’re caring for aging or ailing loved ones.
6 proven ways to relieve chronic pain in fall weather

Weather changes can affect chronic pain. Try these proven strategies to find relief.
COVID and RSV vaccines: Important protection for anyone 65 or older

Updated vaccines offer extra protection for older adults during cold and flu season.
Lonely? 12 ways to connect with older family and friends

Reaching out to others can help you both.
Inflammation: An underlying cause of many conditions

5 ways to reduce the harmful effects of this fiery concern.
6 strategies to slow bone loss and prevent osteoporosis

Make these simple changes to keep your bones healthy
Over 65 and achy? See how joint surgery could make you feel like new

Surgeon outlines improvements that help people get back quicker to what they enjoy.
Have high cholesterol? Try 3 practical ways to manage it

More than 86 million Americans have this risk factor for heart disease and stroke.
Sciatica: A literal pain in the rear end

Signs of sciatica include sharp pain in the legs, back and glutes.
Would you be ready to decide someone’s healthcare?

By default, you could be the one to make healthcare decisions for a loved one. Do you know what they’d want?
Make time for a colonoscopy: it could save your life

Colonoscopies are one of the only types of screenings that can find and prevent cancer.
Making smart healthcare choices

Things to consider when making health decisions.
When you have a serious illness, consider in-home care

Where you get care can be as important as the kind of care you get.
When to get screened for lung cancer

Find out with this test
7 ways to support your brain and body in older adulthood

Learn how to lower your risk of age-related health concerns.
A growing concern: What younger adults need to know about GI cancer

Get into the habit of being aware of symptoms. And talk to your provider.
Is hyaluronic acid a 'wonder' ingredient? A dermatologist explains

Hyaluronic acid gets a lot of hype. Here’s the science behind this popular skincare ingredient.
High blood pressure 101: What to know about hypertension

Here’s why blood pressure is one of the vital signs you want to watch closely.
Fall prevention is important — try these simple ways to stay safe

A little care and caution go a long way toward avoiding injuries.
Mammograms are more important than ever

One in eight women will develop breast cancer in their lifetime. It’s why mammograms are so vital.
Primary care can do this better than anything else

Even if you get care at other places, your PCP is your “go-to” for healthcare needs throughout life.
Why everyone — even kids — needs protective sunglasses

A pair of $12 drug-store sunglasses can provide just as much protection against the sun as a $200 pair.
Annual Medicare wellness visits: What you should know and why you shouldn’t skip them

It’s your chance to work with your PCP to set strategies for healthy aging.