Katharine Lang

Miindfulness-based stress reduction may be as effective as escitalopram (Lexapro — an SSRI commonly used to treat depression and anxiety), in relieving anxiety symptoms, a new study has found.

Mindfulness may be a good practice for relieving anxiety symptoms, research suggests. Catherine Falls Commercial/Getty Images

Alzheimer's disease, the most common form of dementia, affects around 7 million people in the United States alone.

A person’s ability to balance on one leg may be a reliable indicator of neuromuscular aging, a new study has found.

Research indicates changes in balance as people age. Photographer, Basak Gurbuz Derman/Getty Images This article originally appeared on Medical News Today

This Special Feature explains why menopause might impact cardiovascular health, and how women can maintain a healthy heart as they age.

Menopause occurs when menstrual cycles cease. In the years before and after menopause, the body undergoes many changes, leading to symptoms that

Physical activity is linked to a reduced risk of many cancers. Vlad Georgescu/Getty Images This article originally appeared on Medical News Today

To reduce colorectal cancer risk, being active in both the early morning and evening might provide greater benefits than overall activity, a new study indicates.

More evidence emerges suggesting that staying fit can help protect your brain health as you age. Image credit: Giselleflissak/Getty Images.