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Are backpacks hurting your kids’ backs?

The excess weight of supplies stuffed into an improperly worn backpack might lead to sore joints and muscles.

Seeking a fountain of youth? Look to the gym

Many older people point to strength training as a method to slow down the ever-present biological clock.

Savvy Senior: Easy steps to prevent falls at home

Each year, more than 1 in 4 older Americans fall, making it the leading cause of injuries for those 65 and older. But many falls can be prevented.

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Answering common ‘what if’ questions on Medicare

You can’t put a price on knowing the correct answer to Medicare quandaries — because with Medicare, what you don’t know will cost you.

Steve Martin looks back on his wild and crazy life

“I’m feel very comfortable with being in my 80s,” the funnyman says ahead of the premiere of Season 5 of his hit series “Only Murders in the Building.”

 
Here’s why Medicare Part D premiums are likely to go up

One thing is surer than ever, many policy experts say: Beneficiaries should not simply roll over their existing stand-alone Medicare drug plans.

 
This test can see a heart attack in your future

The test, which involves a quick and painless CT scan, can assess the risk of atherosclerotic heart disease and whether plaque is building up in a person’s arteries.

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