Health & Wellness

Back in the '70s, when we slathered ourselves in baby oil and sat in the sun, skincare was the last thing on our minds. We blistered, we freckled and we turned bright red. Spending time in the sun is a great way to boost your mood and get some vitamin D. But we all know the painful consequences of overdoing it and ending up with sunburn. A Cleveland Clinic doctor offers other suggestions for treating sunburn. ...

Experts believe there isn’t a single cause of Alzheimer’s and it is likely to develop because of multiple factors. While not a direct cause of Alzheimer’s, the greatest known risk factor is advancing age. The Alzheimer’s Association is offering five suggestions for taking charge of brain health and spreading awareness. ...

When my dad had a mild stroke a few years ago, he had two things going for him: it happened at a high school football game where he was sitting in front of his primary care physician, and an ambulance on the field immediately whisked him away to a hospital. ...

Caring for dementia is getting easier in Ohio: Tembo Health (Tembo) and Benjamin Rose of Cleveland have joined forces to deliver support services for people with dementia and their families and at no cost for those with Traditional Medicare. ...

Bone up on your health for a stronger future. How's your balance? Have you tripped and fallen lately? What about your bones? Falls and bones are something none of us thought about when we were younger. We didn't have to. Our balance was good, our bones were strong, and we assumed the only way we'd end up on the ground was if we chose to be there. ...

As the number of Americans living with Alzheimer’s disease tops more than 7 million for the first time, nearly four in five Americans would want to know if they have the disease. They also want treatment, even if it comes with risks, as long as it slows disease progression. ...

Are you planning to retire in the next year? Good for you. But did you know that from now until your retirement party, you've got some work to do to be prepared financially, physically and emotionally. No worries; we've found a great checklist to get you started. ...

How we talk about aging matters just as much as how we feel about aging. Every May, Older Americans Month celebrates the contributions of older adults with the theme, "Flip the Script on Aging." It reminds us how words can negatively reinforce outdated or dismissive perceptions of aging. ...