Aging Well

Strength and flexibility are co-contributors to your best functional safety and independence, and these exercises specialize in maximizing both of them.

TCM expert Hu Naiwen can still read small print without reading glasses by adhering to a unique set of eye-care practices.

As we age, it's important to maintain strength in the core and leg muscles.

Research suggests that diet and culture may have an effect.

In TCM, different body odors may be linked to specific body conditions, reflecting slow metabolism, poor circulation, and weakened organ function.

Life can be less enjoyable when you feel off, and doctors don't always have answers. Certain exercises can potentially help you feel metabolically better.

Most guidelines call for 150 minutes of exercise per week, however, significant strides in physical health could be only four minutes away.

At 79, Sister Pacis Bao made a decision that may have added 25 years to her life. It wasn't a special diet or supplement. It was something more unexpected. Want ...

A radiant, rosy complexion and lustrous, shiny hair are a reflection of strong vital energy and a high-quality blood supply.

The four dimensions of heart health that matter most.

Weak pelvic floor muscles can cause plenty of problems, but tight, overactive ones can as well. Easy-to-do exercises can help calm them.

A weak pelvic floor can compromise bladder and bowel incontinence, cause pain, and inhibit sexual function. These targeted exercises can strengthen it.

While osteoporosis and sarcopenia are among the most consequential aspects of aging, they are also the most preventable and reversible.

High blood pressure is more than a reading on a monitor.

Dr. Russell Blaylock argues that immune activity triggers excitotoxicity, a process he says may help explain MS, arthritis, and other chronic diseases.

As we age, our cellular energy factories become less efficient—but research suggests one compound may help support their renewal.

A review of 108 brain-imaging studies demonstrated how nature exposure reduces stress and restores attention.

The decline of the senses is seldom random and often far more reversible than most patients believe.

Not all exercises require extensive equipment or heavy weights. Who knew the lowly pillow had so much promise for getting you stronger and more fit?

The most effective treatments are often the basic ones.

What causes skin aging, what speeds it up, and what may help slow it down.

As I’ve aged, I’ve noticed an emerging trend in my morning routine: When I first get up, I have to do so carefully.

Recognizing early warning signs, dancing, and practicing finger-coordination exercises may help protect brain health.

Researchers found that both short and long sleep durations were linked to signs of accelerated aging across multiple organs.

Simple, consistent exercises that activate and contract the muscles can help improve circulation and lower blood pressure naturally.

Knee pain can limit your mobility. These gentle exercises improve flexibility and strength and can be done by most people.

New research suggests lactate, long dismissed as a workout waste product, may serve as an alternative brain fuel.