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- How to Choose Long-Term Care Insurance
Long-term care insurance can help when you’re older and need ongoing care. Learn what it does, the best time to buy it, and how to get it.
- Knee Pain Not Inevitable as You Age
Although having knee pain is common as you get older, it doesn’t have to become your new normal. Learn more about the symptoms, what causes it, and how to treat it.
- ADHD in Young Adults
Signs of ADHD usually start to show in early childhood and continue into adulthood. But sometimes ADHD isn’t caught or diagnosed until someone is a young adult. The symptoms of adult ADHD might not be as obvious as those in children, but they’re similar.
- Older Adults: Tips to Spice Up Your Sex Life
Hormones dip and bodies change, but your sex life doesn’t have to suffer. Use what you have -- and these tips -- to keep it strong and satisfying.
- Nutrition Guidelines for Older Adults
As you get older, should you change your diet? Find out what nutrients are more important for older adults and what foods you should avoid.
- Assistive Devices for Elderly People
These tools can make life easier, safer, and more convenient. Experts, older people, and caregivers share their recommendations for must-have devices.
- How to Keep Your Bones Strong as You Age
Your odds of fractures from weak bones, or osteoporosis, go up as you age. Find out what you can do to keep your bones healthy.
- Can You Become Lactose Intolerant as You Age?
As you age, you may find that you can’t enjoy ice cream or milkshakes without painful gas or bloating afterward. Lactose intolerance is a fairly common, natural condition that develops over time. Find out what may put you at risk for lactose intolerance and how to manage uncomfortable symptoms if you still want to enjoy dairy foods.
- Dealing With Dementia-Related Psychosis
There’s no cure for dementia-related psychosis. But there are steps you can take to help you and your loved one live with the disease and its symptoms.
- Recognizing Psychotic Symptoms of Dementia
Seeing signs of psychosis in a person with dementia may be harder than it seems. The first step: Asking questions of everyone involved.
- Dementia-Related Psychosis: Dos and Don’ts of Communicating
It can be hard to talk with your loved one if they believe things that aren’t true. But the right skills can help you communicate with someone who has dementia-related psychosis.
- What Is Dementia-Related Psychosis?
Psychotic episodes -- like hallucinations or delusions -- related to dementia can be scary for all involved. But there are ways to diagnose and treat the condition.
- Hip Pain as You Age
Having hip pain as you age is more common than you think. About 50% of older adults say they have hip or knee pain. Luckily, there are things you can do to feel better.
- Brain Exercises: Can They Help Older Adults?
You see the ads for puzzles and apps that promise to help your brain work better and hold off dementia. Do they work?
- Living With the Side Effects of AFib
Your life will probably change in some ways after a diagnosis of atrial fibrillation (AFib). The symptoms can lead to shifts in your routine. It’s even normal to feel anxious or fearful at first. But with treatment and some healthy lifestyle changes, you can learn to manage the side effects of AFib.
- Series: My Life With Rheumatoid Arthritis
Their diagnosis is the same, but their experiences are unique. Follow Andy, Ryn, and Molly as they share stories from their lives with RA.
- What It's Like to Live Well With Schizophrenia
20 million people around the world have schizophrenia. But this conditions still carries a lot of stigma. Find out how two individuals with schizophrenia find hope, succeed in life, and defeat stereotypes.
- Healthier 2021: Mark's Accomplishing More Than He Thought He Could
I was able to make lasting changes in my fitness journey by finding the right motivation and focusing on the long game.
- Learning to Love Again: Moving on After Divorce
Learning how to trust again isn't easy when you've been burned before.
- What to Know About Bodybuilding After 50
Is it safe to try bodybuilding after 50? Is bodybuilding safe for women? What are the health benefits of bodybuilding? How can I do weightlifting safely after age 50? Learn why bodybuilding may be right for you and how to do it safely.
- How to Deal With Irrational Elderly Parents
Dealing with a difficult elderly parent can cause stress and frustration for all involved. But you can balance patience and peace of mind. Learn how to set clear boundaries, adjust expectations, and find outside help when needed.
- Caregiving and Dementia-Related Psychosis Treatment
Caregivers for people with dementia-related psychosis can play a big role in a loved one’s care plan and can help provide a better quality of life for as long as possible.
- Healthier 2021: Bill Found New Motivation
I can’t allow the measurable goals to consume me anymore when the bigger picture is what this is all about. My motivation is my future.
- What Are the Different Parenting Styles?
There’s no one set way to parent your children. Learn about the pros and cons of various styles.
- The Emotional Side of Lung Cancer
A condition like lung cancer can trigger a wide range of emotions such as grief, anger, and feeling helpless. Everyone is different, so there’s no “normal” way to feel. But no matter where you are in your journey, these strategies can help you cope.
- Home Schooling: Pros, Cons, What You Need to Know
Many parents turned to home schooling in the wake of pandemic uncertainty. If you’re thinking about it, here’s a look at the pros and cons, plus other things you need to know to get started.
- Can You Remove Pregnancy Stretch Marks?
Can you get rid of pregnancy stretch marks? Do stretch marks go away? What works to get rid of stretch marks after you’re pregnant? Learn about pregnancy stretch marks and what you can and can’t do to make them look better.
- Healthier 2021: You've Got to Believe in Yourself
Believing is the key to unlocking doors. For me, it’s knowing that I can continue this wellness journey by making the best choices for me.
- Tips for New Moms: The First Few Weeks
Caring for a newborn is often tiring and overwhelming. Parents share their best advice on how to make it through those first weeks at home.
- DVT and COVID-19: What Are the Links?
Doctors have found more blood clot cases, like DVT and PE, during the pandemic. Find out what might cause these conditions, how they relate to COVID-19, and what impacts the combined illnesses may create.
- Alternatives to Breastfeeding
For whatever reason, sometimes breastfeeding isn’t the best option for new moms. Find out what alternatives are available to you for your baby.
- Healthier 2021: Mark Has Some Challenges Ahead
After nearly 2 months on this fitness journey, I can't say that I don't have very many complaints. But, things are going to be changing.
- Tips for Setting Curfews for Your Teens
Curfews for your teens can be tough to enforce, but it’s important that kids have guidelines to keep them safe and healthy.
- Healthier 2021: Sometimes It's Okay to Splurge
Life is too short to not indulge once in a while, especially when celebrating! But, I still made healthy decisions and my weight loss is still on track.
- My Pregnancy Was Tough. Here's What Helped
Moms share why their pregnancies weren't the blissful experiences they hoped for.
- Are Depression and Anxiety Meds OK During Pregnancy?
Is it safe to take medications for mood disorders when you’re pregnant? The answer, experts say, is complicated.
- What It’s Like Having Three Kids
Thinking of having a third kid? Mom-to-three Diedre Anthony shares the ins and outs of her daily parenting life.
- Tips for Single Dads
Being a single dad can be tough. Get tips on how to set routines, build a support system, and communicate with your ex. Find out how you can make life easier for you and your children.
- How I Plan My Workday With Narcolepsy
A producer describes how she manages narcolepsy in the high-pressure world of local news.
- New and Future Sleep Tech for Narcolepsy
If you have narcolepsy, will popular sleep apps, devices, or other smart technology help you manage your condition? Before you use or buy any sleep tech, find out which ones may be useful for you.
- How to Prepare for a Baby: What I Wish I Knew
Parents share what they wish they’d known before they brought their newborn home.
- Healthier 2021: Laura's Boosting Her Immune System
My white blood cell count is unusually low. And since white blood cells help the body fight off infections, I'm doing what I can to ramp up my immunity.
- Healthier 2021: Mark Celebrates Small Victories
Life's hard. So anything I can do to keep my mind and space positive makes not only my life better, but the lives of those close to me, too.
- Racial Disparities in Breast Cancer
Breast cancer is more often diagnosed in White women than in other racial and ethnic groups. But the death rate is higher for Black women. Find out about these and other racial disparities in breast cancer.
- Healthier 2021: Bill Reflects on His Progress So Far
The information I get from my biometric scale and food logs has been opening my eyes to what’s working and where I need to work harder.
- Things People With DVT Want You to Know
Potentially life-threatening clots that form in the veins deep within your body can happen to anyone. Even young and active people can get deep vein thrombosis (DVT). People who’ve had it have some things they want you to know:
- Healthier 2021: Laura's Practicing Self-Care
This week I scheduled an hour-long appointment at a stretch studio a few minutes from my place, and it was just the recharge I needed.
- Healthier 2021: Mark Is Facing His Feelings
I've been a bit more emotional than normal. It's disheartening to do all the work and not see it reflected on the scale.
- When You Choose to Stop Breast Cancer Treatment
Stopping breast cancer treatment can be a tough decision, but you don’t have to go through the process alone. Learn more about what it means and your options.
- If You Worry About the Risk of Having Another DVT
Here’s what you can do to reduce your blood clot risk -- and try to worry about it less.