Kathleen Doheny | Senior Planet

06/22/2017

Your PCP may not be up to date with the latest thinking on calcium and heart health, vitamin D levels and which exercises help. Here’s the scoop.

04/20/2017

Got osteoarthritis? Physical activity really does help. Learn how to make exercise work for you.

03/23/2017

Researchers think a dose of vigorous exercise might prevent mild cognitive impairment from progressing to dementia. You can help them find out.

12/20/2016

A newish blood sugar test is leading to sometimes confusing diagnoses of pre-diabetes and diabetes.

07/12/2016

Some experimental remedies are proving effective, and new treatment options are in the pipeline.

05/25/2016

Fifty percent of seniors considered healthy by doctors are actually not — and some who might seem unhealthy are just fine.

03/25/2016

In a new study, those who had high vitamin C intake had a lower risk of getting cataracts and a lower risk of cataract progression.

11/02/2015

Your doctor should treat you as an individual, not an age — it’s important for your health. Learn the red flags and what to do about it.

08/17/2015

The MIND diet does more than guard against Alzheimer’s – it could keep your brain sharp as you age.

08/12/2015

Fasting? Drugs? Genes? Bill Gifford, author of “Spring Chicken” separates the scams from the science.