Aging Well

Medicare Advantage increasingly popular with seniors—but not hospitals and doctors
BYJulie Appleby and Kaiser Health News
How a ‘brain coach’ might help you beat the odds of developing dementia
BYAlexa Mikhail
XPRIZE launches $101 million competition for innovations that combat aging and restore a decade of life
BYAlexa Mikhail
She once advised the president on aging issues. Now, she’s battling serious disability and depression
BYJudith Graham and Kaiser Health News
Long travel distances, excessive wait times, doctor shortages: Medicare beneficiaries face hurdles to see neurologists
BYMargie Zable Fisher
If you want to live longer, try being a better friend. Here’s how
BYL'Oreal Thompson Payton
A new study on the Mediterranean diet offers the strongest proof yet that it’s associated with healthy brain aging
BYErin Prater
Rampant confusion about Medicare is bad for your health and costing you money. Experts help make sense of coverage and fees
BYRichard Eisenberg
What ‘SuperAgers’ can teach us about fighting off age-related diseases
BYLiz Seegert
What long-term care looks like around the world
BYJordan Rau and Kaiser Health News
Nationwide Medicare program that aims to improve health care, fails to deliver any mental health benefits, new study finds
BYMargie Zable Fisher
1 in 5 older adults don’t have someone they can depend on in time of need. It’s driving up ER visits and food insecurity
BYAlexa Mikhail
How to protect yourself from Medicare scams—and what to do if you become a victim
BYRichard Eisenberg
Reversing your biological age could help you live longer—and reduce dementia and stroke risk. 8 habits to help flip the switch
BYErin Prater
Wealthy men are spending millions to lower their biological ages and live longer. These women are beating them with cheaper solutions
BYAlexa Mikhail
5 common—and costly—Medicare Open Enrollment mistakes to avoid
BYLiz Seegert
How to enroll in Medicare: A simple step by step sign up guide to walk you through it
BYErin Prater
Medicare will negotiate drug prices with Big Pharma for the first time. Here’s how your prescription costs might change
BYRichard Eisenberg
Millions of Americans have ‘mild cognitive impairment’ and don’t know it, experts say. How the condition relates to Alzheimer’s—and what you can do about it
BYErin Prater
TikTok’s Doctor Mike says you can over-optimize your health in the name of longevity. Here’s his best advice for living longer
BYAlexa Mikhail
Adults with ADHD are at a higher risk for developing dementia, new study finds. These treatments may help
BYErin Prater
Steep physical decline isn’t inevitable. This type of exercise can change the trajectory of aging, one expert says
BYZachary Gillen and The Conversation
Menopause symptoms worsen as the number of hours spent caring for others increases, according to new research
BYLiz Seegert
Does Medicare cover vaccines? The new rules for shots that protect against COVID, flu, RSV, and more
BYRichard Eisenberg
Blue zones—where people live the longest—prove you’re only as healthy as those you’re surrounded by. Here’s why
BYAlexa Mikhail
What are Medicare’s income limits in 2023? Here’s how to calculate your costs
BYMargie Zable Fisher
What is a Medicare Flex card? Get the facts about the flexible benefits card—including where to get one
BYLiz Seegert
What a government shutdown would mean for Medicare beneficiaries
BYErin Prater, Stephen Groves, and others
These two types of exercise combined can lead to better brain health as you age, new study says
BYBrian Ho and The Conversation
Who is eligible for Medicare? Experts explain the rules, including who may be able to get benefits before 65
BYMargie Zable Fisher