If you or someone you care for is an older adult, you have probably wondered what “healthy aging” means and how you can pursue a healthier lifestyle. Maintaining physical and mental health are equally important…
Real-Life Benefits of Exercise and Physical Activity
Español Why is physical activity important? Exercise and physical activity are good for just about everyone, including older adults. No matter your health and physical abilities, you can gain a lot by staying active. In…
Anti-aging ‘superfoods’ aren’t enough. Try an eating plan.
Comment on this storyCommentWith my 48th birthday around the corner, I’ve become more aware of hyped-up claims about anti-aging foods. A skeptic by nature, I have been wondering whether there are really superfoods — Goji…
Readers reply: This is what ‘aging well’ is…
By Washington Post ReadersOctober 24, 2022 at 6:58 a.m. EDT(The Washington Post)Comment on this storyCommentWhen we asked what “aging well” looks like, more than 500 readers responded. But one idea came up again and again…
Causes and When to See Your Doctor
Abrupt changes in mood, or “mood swings,” aren’t always a cause for concern. Rapid shifts triggered by periods of stress or transition, for example, are often temporary. Persistent fluctuations could be related to an underlying…
How to tell the difference
Bipolar disorder and schizophrenia are mental health conditions that have some common traits and some key differences. Bipolar disorder causes shifts in mood, energy level, and thinking. Schizophrenia causes a person to appear to lose…