Healthy Aging

In 2011, my life was uprooted in an instant. I remember sitting on the floor of my Brooklyn, New York, apartment, heart pounding, tears flowing, palms sweating, anxiously anticipating a phone call where I hoped to hear two words: "She's OK." Earlier that morning, my mom, who lived alone, was knocked...

Stroke happens to 1 in 5 women. In the United States, someone has a stroke every 40 seconds. This is unfortunate because most strokes are preventable. Stroke happens when blood flow to the brain stops or is blocked, which causes brain cells to die. There are two types of stroke: One is caused by a...

Editorial note: Content for this Q&A is from the National Institute on Aging. Whether you’re getting older or someone you love is aging, it’s common to worry about memory and thinking abilities. But what’s the difference between mild forgetfulness, which is often a normal part of aging, and a more...

Stress occurs when you feel like the demands placed on you — such as work, school, or relationships — exceed your ability to cope. It can be a reaction to a short-lived situation, such as being stuck in traffic or late for an appointment, or it can last a long time if you're dealing with...

It’s National Women’s Health Week — a very important observance! The goal is to empower women to make their health a priority, and I want to do my part by sharing why now is the time for women to take steps to improve their health and also raise awareness about a cause close to my heart...

It can be tough to make time for sleep, especially when you’re trying to juggle family, friends, work, and your other commitments. But sleep is worth prioritizing. Dr. Michael Twery, the director of the National Center on Sleep Disorders Research at NHLBI, shares why sleep is important, how much you...

Ladies, a recent study shows that we’re catching up with men when it comes to alcohol use — and misuse. That means we’re also dealing with how it hurts our health. This is especially true for younger women. If you enjoy going to happy hour after work, late-night partying, or the occasional day...

Ed. note: This blog is cross-posted from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services news page. The original post date was November 20, 2013. As we celebrate the Nation's 10th annual Family Health History Day this Thanksgiving, I encourage everyone to spend time talking with their family...