A new study found shingles vaccination cut older adults' risk of developing dementia over the next seven years by 20%.

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HTP is a popular supplement that can increase levels of the hormone serotonin in the brain. But very little evidence supports ...

Now, a new La Grange area nonprofit, OptWell, is on hand to help educate people with approaches to healthy aging. The group will host a free presentation and resource fair called Healthy Aging, ...

One of the teens accused of curb-stomping a Butchers Hill man in his late 60s in September has pleaded guilty to multiple charges related to the incident on Monday.

Telomeres are protective caps at the ends of chromosomes. By adopting stress-reducing habits, you can help preserve them, potentially slowing down aging and improving your health.

Not getting enough of deeper stages of sleep raises the risk of brain deterioration associated with Alzheimer’s disease, a ...

One in 10 young Americans schedules “worry time,” according to new research. The survey of 2,000 general population Americans ...

Melatonin is a hormone in the brain that maintains your body's circadian rhythm, and therefore, regulates sleep. Taking ...

But in many cases, the claims behind supplements aren’t backed by strong data. And you can’t redeem an unbalanced diet by ...

There is nothing wrong with having a stuffed animal as an adult or using one to sleep better, experts said. In fact, there ...

Here are the steps you can take to put those fears to rest and retire with confidence so you can relax and enjoy the life you ...