Healthy Aging - Caregiving

Learn about the most common forms of arthritis, from causes and symptoms to treatment.

Headaches are among the most common pain symptoms in the world. Learn about the different types of headaches and what causes them.

Get the real story on America's most prevalent mental illness from symptoms and diagnosis to treatment.

This drug seems to offer relief from pain, nausea and vomiting, anxiety, and loss of appetite, which are common side effects of cancer and cancer treatments. And there are other possible benefits as well.

Caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's disease can be a challenge. Follow these tips to make it easier.

More and more Americans are opting for bariatric surgery to shed major pounds and improve their quality of life. Find out if you or a loved one could be a candidate.

It's common for seniors to experience sadness and grief, but when these feelings are persistent, they may be a sign of depression.

Living with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) can be a challenge, but these tips can make it easier.

Elderly patients often get confused or agitated toward the end of the day. Learn about the symptoms known as sundowning.

Caregiving expert Jackie Pinkowitz discusses the difference between age-related memory problems and Alzheimer's disease.

Caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's disease can be overwhelming. Follow these tips to help deal with the diagnosis and cope with the holidays and every day.

When it comes to assisted living, understanding all of the options available can be a challenge. Here, the most frequently asked questions and answers.

Not so black and white: study concludes bipolar disease is more of a spectrum disorder.

Are you thinking about getting a flu vaccination this year? Learn about the risks and rewards.

If you are a caregiver to a family member, it's not selfish to want to tend to your own needs and whims.

With one in seven adults reportedly experiencing occupational asthma, chances are high that work could actually make you sick.

Remember having the chicken pox as a kid? That episode can come back to haunt you as an adult. Shingles normally presents with severe pain, tingling, or burning on one side of the body. That's followed by red, scaly blisters that break, dry, and crust over.

What "real world" preventative steps should you incorporate into your life to lower your chances of heart disease?

The Web offers many options for staying connected and keeping loved ones updated on your or your family member's health issues. These methods are fast, easy, and efficient, and you'll know your support network is right there with you as a part of your journey.

If you've ever felt your stress levels go up upon hearing loud noises and wondered if the clamor was affecting your well-being, the answer is yes.

What exactly is hospice care and how does it differ from hospital care? And how do you make the decision to place your loved one into hospice?

Are your daily doses making you dizzy? Handy help is here.

It's important to take control and define the type of medical care we want, or don't want, at the end of our life.

Here's how to keep an eye on the (sometimes hidden) salt you consume, while maintaining the flavor you crave.

Packed with protein and fiber, but low in fat, this pantry must-have delivers a lot of nutrition at an affordable price.

A program of "eurhythmics" shows results in promoting physical coordination and mental acuity in older adults.

There's no question that antidepressants can be a tremendous help to depressed seniors. However, antidepressants, in combination with other medications, can cause adverse reactions, or drug-drug interactions.

When it comes to mercury exposure from fish, what do you need to know to make the healthiest choices?

Educate yourself on what can happen so you can take the steps now to change your outcome for the better.

From the moment you are diagnosed with cancer, you become a survivor. And you are in good company. In 2010, the number of people in the U.S. living with cancer exceeded 11 million.