Health & Care helps you to understand medical conditions, everyday wellness, and the changes that come with time. You will find practical tips from doctors, along with honest peer stories and real-life strategies that help you feel informed, capable, and supported in daily life.
A woman sits on a cozy sofa with pink and beige pillows, holding a glass and looking out the window. A notebook, pen, tumbler, mini fan, and eye mask are on the wooden coffee table in front of her.
From cooling sleep products to intimate wellness essentials, these menopause must-haves are helping women over 55 feel more comfortable, rested, and supported through every stage of menopause.
A middle-aged man with graying hair and a beard examines his scalp in the mirror, looking for hair loss warning signs as he touches his hair with both hands. He is wearing a tank top and has a towel draped over his shoulder.
Losing hair as we age is normal, but not all hair loss should be brushed off. According to the American Academy of Dermatology, nearly 80 million Americans (men and women)…
A person in a white coat holds a detailed anatomical model of a human eye, illustrating internal structures like the cornea, iris, lens, retina, and optic nerves often discussed during cataract surgery recovery.
If your vision has started to feel blurry, dim, or like you're always looking through a fogged-up window, cataracts may be the reason. You're not alone. Cataracts are one of…
toothpaste for receding gums and sensitivity
Gum recession affects millions, especially after 50. This breakthrough toothpaste is designed to support gum repair, reduce sensitivity, and protect long-term oral health.
An older woman with gray hair, experiencing loss of bladder control, sits and smiles on a modern circular blue and white chair in a bright room with a plant and a basket in the background.
Let’s talk about something that too many people quietly struggle with: bladder leaks. Whether it’s waking up multiple times at night, feeling anxious about long car rides, or planning your…
A person sitting on a bed and holding their bare foot, pressing on the heel, which is highlighted with a red area to indicate pain or discomfort.
When Barbara turned 60, she expected some aches and stiffness. But one morning, her routine walk became unbearable. “It felt like I was stepping on nails,” says Barbara, now 67,…
A bathroom medicine cabinet with shelves holding vitamins, a pill organizer, supplements, a massage gun, a blood oxygen monitor, sleep masks, a small case, skincare products, and a plant on the counter.
These Amazon wellness finds have become editor favorites for a reason. From smart pill organizers and heated eye masks to migraine relief caps and wellness gadgets, these practical products can make everyday routines easier, more comfortable, and far more organized.
A detailed, glowing blue X-ray image of a human skull in profile, clearly showing the teeth, jawbone, and nasal cavity—highlighting bone loss in the jaw—with defined outlines against a dark background.
As we age, it’s not uncommon to lose a tooth or two, but did you know that missing teeth can lead to bone loss in the jaw? It’s a little-known…
A calendar shows the 18th circled in red with the words colonoscopy 8am written in blue on that date.
Colorectal cancer is one of the most preventable and treatable forms of cancer when caught early. Yet far too many adults over 55 are still putting off this life-saving screening.…