A 2026 guide to diabetes prevention for seniors
If you’ve recently looked at a lab report and felt a pang about your blood sugar, you’re not alone. In 2026, nearly one in three seniors over age 65 lives…
The link between midlife depression and dementia, according to new study
Midlife can be uniquely demanding — sandwiched between aging parents and growing kids, career and financial pressures, and the dawning realization that life is halfway lived. It’s no surprise that…
Being a grandparent is good for your brain, among other benefits, studies show
As we get older, there are plenty of things to look forward to: senior discounts, a little more time for yourself, retirement, and, for many, the joy of having grandkids.…
Preventing heart disease: 10 questions (& expert answers)
Maintaining a healthy heart after age 50 doesn’t require running marathons or eating kale for every meal. But it may be time to step back and plan a more strategic…
Rising Retirement Age: Jobs Americans Are Reluctant to Leave
Advances in life expectancy and rising cost of living are making retirement less of a fixed milestone and more of a moving target. According to Northwestern Mutual, the average American…
Signs and risks of malnutrition in older adults
When we think of malnutrition, we often picture pot-bellied children or people who look severely thin and weak. But malnutrition doesn’t always look dramatic—and in older adults, it’s often hiding…
As a major winter storm barrels down on the U.S., read this winter storm checklist to keep your home safe
As a major winter storm barrels down on a large portion of the United States, these storms and freezing temperatures can be more costly than most people realize, especially when…
Balancing College Savings and Retirement Funds
If you had your kids at a pretty young age, then by the time you reach your 50s, they may be graduating college with a diploma in hand. But for…
Understanding Required Minimum Distributions (RMD)
A required minimum distribution (RMD) is the minimum amount of money you must withdraw from employer-sponsored retirement accounts each year once you reach a certain age, depending on when your…
New study: Pre-retirees are more money stressed heading into 2026; here are expert tips to help
It’s no surprise that given the current macroeconomic landscape, pre-retirees are feeling anxious about their finances. And going into 2026, a whopping 48% of them are even more stressed than…