Health and Wellness

Healthy teeth and gums are important to your health and well being no matter your age! Thanks to advances in oral health research, it’s easier than ever before to keep your teeth and gums healthy as you age. To learn more about some common issues impacting your oral hygiene, and how to clean your teeth…

We’ve all been there before! Stiff knees, achy hips and swollen hands. It can be a part of daily life after age 50. Most likely it’s osteoarthritis — a common wear-and-tear disease that happens when the cushion-like tissue between the bones breaks down over time, leading to joint pain. To learn about more ways to take care…

Staying up to date on your regular vaccines, including flu and COVID-19 shots, is especially important as we age. But these vaccinations may have an even bigger benefit! New research shows that the shots also might decrease the risk of age-related cognitive decline. To learn more about how sticking to a vaccine schedule may benefit…

Changes in your eyesight is an inevitable fact of getting older. However, it’s important to know that these changes may signify even more serious eye conditions that can lead to vision loss or even blindness, as well as reveal potentially dangerous health issues unrelated to sight. Getting regular eye exams can help to preserve your…