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Today's retirees can expect to be considerably more on their own than their parent's generation was, experts say.

Baby boomers aren’t heading for a rocking chair anytime soon. Find out how they’re reworking retirement.

Now, with the first of them turning 60, baby boomers are about to do something utterly conventional and predictable. They're going to start getting old.

Keeping on your toes can be no easy fete, especially come winter. Find out what can trip you up, leading to sudden falls and unwanted injuries.

In addition to hearing aids, there are a number of assistive listening devices that can be used to improve hearing. This article talks about low-tech and hi-tech options.

More American consumers are buying prescription drugs abroad. Learn the laws and regulations here.

Discount pharmacies line the borders. But do these drugs meet U.S. standards? Read this before you cross the line.

Here are 10 tips to make sure you're financially ready for retirement.

10 tips to make sure you're financially prepared for retirement.

Vitamin A? Vitamin C? Vitamin B? How do you know which ones to take? How much should you take? Here’s what you need to know.

Despite being illegal, more Americans combat high prescription drug costs by buying abroad.

A look at how - and if - we can delay aging, naturally.

There are at least 39 important diseases people catch directly from animals. There are at least 48 important diseases people get from the bite of bugs that bit an infected animal. And there are at least 42 important diseases that people get by ingesting or handling food or water contaminated with animal feces.

Hearing loss doesn’t just affect the elderly. Find out about hearing loss in people in their 40s and 50s.

Food for living longer generally falls into the vegetarian diet. If you want to eat foods for living longer, consider a plant-based diet.

Non-prescription and prescription drug interaction problems can spiral out of control if you aren't careful.

Aches and pains abound, so what are your pain relief options? Should you go to the doctor or treat it yourself? Read on.

Want to hold on to -- or recapture -- your youth? These simple steps promise maximum vitality.

Seniors are often one wrong step away from falling in their own homes. To reduce the chance of an accident, follow these tips.

Researchers working to unlock the secrets of how memories are formed may one day offer treatments, or even cures, for some of our most devastating brain disorders -- from Alzheimer's to Parkinson's to mental retardation.

Taking a Trip? Be Prepared

Can't take the heat? Many people can't, and too often they end up in the hospital.

Older drivers are not able to process and react to information at speeds necessary for behind-the-wheel safety.

Many people think that long life is just genetics and good luck. But you'd be surprised at how many factors that contribute to long life are within your control.

Planning to travel this season? Here's how to stay happy and healthy en route.

What do you do when an adult child gets ill? For some aging parents, the answer is to step into an all-too-familiar role.

The American Automobile Association Foundation for Traffic Safety offers some guidelines in determining if an older driver is a danger on the road.

More and more American men are faced with the daunting task of caring for sick and disabled loved ones. As health providers and caregiver organizations recognize this growing trend, they are struggling to come up with ways to offer help to the men who spend their days caring for others.

Creative storytelling helps open communication with -- and foster an understanding of -- people with Alzheimer's disease.

We've all felt woozy at one time or another. In fact, dizziness is one of the most common of health complaints.

Years of exposure to loud concerts, cranked-up stereos, personal CD players, leaf blowers, and other environmental noises are a big part of the reason doctors are now seeing more middle-aged people with hearing loss

There are many reasons to choose wisely and carefully when picking a spouse, but here's one you may not know: New research suggests that a good marriage is good for your health -- and that a bad one can be a real heartbreaker.

With the right training and adaptive equipment, people with limited vision don't have to lead limited lives.

The demand for prescription drugs is growing as fast as the supply of pharmacists to dispense them is shrinking.

America is growing grayer -- and the gray are going gambling. With time on their hands and a monthly check in their pockets, U.S. seniors are flocking to casinos and other gaming venues. Is this is a good source of socializing and entertainment -- or of financial disaster?

According to the latest census, nearly 4 million American children live in households headed by a grandparent. Many of these parental 'reservists' are finding that things have changed a good bit since their first tour of duty, and that parenting in the 21st Century is different from what they once knew.

Research is looking at ways to increase seniors' quality of life through physical means, but a growing group of professionals are concerned for the mental health of seniors and the question of who will care for them if they develop a psychiatric condition.

No one wants to live in a hospital. The designers of assisted-living facilities have finally figured this one out and are beginning to give today's seniors a real place to call home.

Taking a more active role can help older people get the care they need. Here's how to get started.

When illness or disaster strikes, surrogates tend to the family dog or cat, allowing owners to recover.

At this innovative clinic for the poor, retired physicians treat patients who otherwise might not get care.

Many nursing homes are working to improve their residents' living conditions. Sometimes it even saves them money.

After years of ambivalence, alarms are sounding over the sorry state of our nation's nursing homes. An aging population demands better alternatives.

Pop docs say there's a connection between sexual activity, looking younger, and living longer. Does frequent sex contribute to good health, or does good health make frequent sex possible?

Can the simple pleasure of gazing on a landscape improve your health? Perhaps. A growing number of experts say that nature may hold a key to a long, healthy life.

As the number of older drivers increases as the population ages, the question arises more often: When should car keys be taken away to ensure the safety of older drivers -- and others on the road?

Give lab rats a low-cal, high-nutrient diet, and they live longer -- and healthier. Could this work for humans, too?

How the theater is helping a group of active seniors live fuller lives.

One sign of the growing presence of vigorous older people is the National Senior Games Association, a not-for-profit entity that promotes health and fitness and coordinates state Senior Games and Senior Olympics organizations.