While you may be more likely to avoid a cold as a senior, doctors add this warning: You're at risk of becoming sicker if you do get one.

Flu and pneumonia are respiratory illnesses that should not be taken lightly. In the United States, pneumonia and the flu combined are the sixth leading cause of death. Older adults are at greater risk than younger adults for contracting pneumococcal pneumonia, the most common bacterial form of the disease.

The safer and more livable you make your home, the longer you can maintain your independence and avoid debilitating injuries.

Whatever the reason for needing a new primary care physician, these suggestions can help you find the right doctor.

Older adults may have dental concerns that can’t be totally taken care of with just brushing and flossing.

A good night’s sleep is as important to your health as eating a healthy diet and getting regular exercise. As we age, however, it can become more difficult to get deep sleep.

To make sure you’re getting high-quality care, ask yourself if your health care provider is meeting your needs in five areas.

No purchase is more important than medical care, yet people spend more time shopping for houses and cars than they do for their own health care.

Medications, symptoms, conditions—sometimes your health situation can leave you feeling overwhelmed and confused.

Ignoring your symptoms can end up costing more in the long run because many conditions are more quickly and easily treated if diagnosed in their early stages.

Effective pain treatments are available. You can also take steps yourself to ease ongoing discomfort.

If you’re covered by Medicare, the following glossary can help you understand some of the basic terms that describe your benefits.

Age lowers your ability to endure long periods of cold. You're also at risk if your response to cold is impaired by certain illnesses or medications.

We bruise when blood vessels beneath our skin rupture and bleed. As alarming as these purplish marks can be, they're usually harmless. With passing years, however, they become increasingly common with the mildest bump or blow.

After age 65, your body can't adjust to changes in air temperature -- especially heat -- as quickly as it did when you were younger. That puts you at risk for heat-related illnesses.

These screening tests are recommended for healthy people older than 65.

Some stress is inevitable, but as you grow older, the key is to minimize stress while maximizing happiness and enjoyment.