Harvard Health

These "floaters" are not just bothersome. They can be signs of potential retinal disease. Floaters, those tiny specks that drift across your field of vision, are usually harmless and often...

Why caffeine, spicy foods, and alcohol make poor bedfellows. When it comes to your ability to get a good night's sleep, your diet may play a role. Go to bed...

Why it's vital to know the causes and symptoms of urinary tract infections and how to treat and prevent them. Unrecognized and untreated urinary tract infections (UTIs) can quickly turn...

The tip-off may be swelling near, but not in, the joints. Joint pain is a common complaint as we age, but the cause isn't always arthritis. Sometimes another condition can...

Quick tips when trying to cut sodium intake. Certain foods, such as canned soup, are well-known sources of sodium. But soup is just one of the "salty six" foods you...

Q. I've heard that age-related macular degeneration is a common cause of blindness. Do copper, zinc, or lutein help prevent it? A. There's no clear and certain answer, but there...

You still have options when your blood pressure can't be controlled. One-third of all Americans have hypertension (high blood pressure), and most don't have it under control. For many people,...

But new research offers reassurance that dense breasts don't raise risk of cancer death. Dense breast tissue can make it harder to see breast cancer on a mammogram. Dense breasts...

Don't underestimate the value of everyday activities such as reading and writing. They may be enough to help you preserve your memory. A study published July 3, 2013, in the...

Consider these health issues to keep you safe on the road. For many of us, driving is a vital component of freedom and independence. But aging brings physical changes that...