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Whether conservative or liberal, my retired friends all appreciate their monthly Social Security check. But I suspect any move to expand the program may fall on deaf ears.

Reports that a daily aspirin may not prevent heart attacks and strokes reminds me that ignoring the advice of the medical establishment is often the healthiest option.

Seamus Mullen’s fresh take on slaw brings out the best flavors of fall.

Four tips to get your kids moving.

If you suspect your cortisol, insulin, estrogen, or testosterone levels are out of balance, here’s how to test them.

We dug into our archives for this easy, festive, and delicious Thanksgiving menu.

Here are four tips to make sure your sports-loving kid does not become overwhelmed.

My vacation activities tend to mirror much of what I enjoy doing on the home front. And if what the latest research suggests is true, those preferences may extend my lifespan.

What does fashion mean to the aging male? New research suggests that we don’t give it much thought.

Millions of Americans experience chronic constipation. But laxatives might not be the answer. Here’s why.

Never one to put too much stock in preventive health measures, I suddenly find myself obsessed with improving my hearing.

As summer turns to fall, try these nine tips to maximize your health, energy, and beauty quotient.

The interstitium might be the reason some complementary-medicine techniques, such as acupuncture and myofascial-release therapy, work, says one researcher.

Recent research suggests that geezers are less likely than young adults to recognize when they err. This is problematic — except when it’s not.

Many of our digital devices — including cell phones — emit electromagnetic radiation, which may be harmful to our health. Here are tips on reducing your exposure risks.