Optimal Aging

It’s important to stay active even while you shelter in place. Here are things you can do to help build strength, balance, heart health and immunity.

Providence shares helpful tips for communicating with and understanding someone with dementia.

Providence is following new international standards to prepare food and drinks appropriately for people with swallowing disorders.

Get in the habit of practicing some back-stretching exercises, and you may be surprised at how much better you feel.

Learn about the importance of caring for your mental health as well as your loved ones’, and how to become a better caregiver by focusing on your own needs.

Learn from Providence how laughter improves both mental and physical health to increase your longevity and quality of life.

Dr. Glen Komatsu: trying to bring the “care” back into health care.

Don’t let age affect your oral health. Learn how to maintain a healthy mouth as you get older, and which oral health problems seniors should know about.

Learn the top 10 health tests seniors need to address issues before they become serious threats to enjoying an active and healthy life.

Learn the different forms of assistance available to help you afford the cost of healthcare if you have limited resources or income.

Seward Area Hospice provides end-of-life compassion, care.

You don’t have to face a lonely holiday season. Use these tips to bring others into your life and brighten up the season.

NAD+ is a naturally-occurring substance that improves cell function and repair. Can it help increase longevity as well?

Learn how personal trainers can help older adults stay healthy and reach their fitness goals with guidance and expert advice.

After you reach 40, it becomes more likely that the normal aging process will introduce new and perhaps surprising health concerns.

A recent study indicates women with higher BMI have a higher risk of getting the disease before age 50.

It's wise to mention to your health care provider the growth of skin tags.

The connection may not seem obvious, but pain in the legs or feet can be a sign of atherosclerosis, commonly known as hardening of the arteries

A healthy diet can be beneficial when it comes to breast cancer treatment and prevention.