Katrina was just one storm in a record hurricane season that saw 27 named storms, surpassing the record of 21 set in 1933. There were so many tropical storms and hurricanes in the Atlantic that we ran out of names and had to start using the Greek alphabet. Natalee Holloway, 18, became a household name after the Alabama teen vanished while on a class trip to Aruba on May 30. 

The first thing many people will tell you about health insurance is that it’s complicated. Between public and private plans, HMOs, PPOs, and high deductibles, it can be hard to know which plan is right for you.

As the seasons of life shift, this final chapter offers a profound opportunity for reflection, intention, and renewal. Far from being a slow fade into frailty, this period can be rich with vitality, presence, and even transformation—if we choose to center our health as a priority.

I grew up in a home filled with love and companionship. I am the youngest of eight children, with five brothers and two sisters. We always managed to find things to do over the summer. Our local swimming pool was about half a mile away, and on lovely days, we would walk to the pool and spend the entire day there enjoying ourselves.

As we age, managing chronic health conditions becomes important for maintaining quality of life and independence. Chronic health issues like diabetes, heart disease, arthritis, and high blood pressure are common among older adults. However, with the right strategies, individuals can manage these conditions effectively and enjoy a fulfilling life. 

According to Albert Einstein, “Wisdom is not a product of schooling, but of the lifelong attempt to acquire it.” If you’re not into physics, don’t worry, he was talking about much more than the theory of relativity

In our spring issue of Pittsburgh Fifty-Five Plus, we focused on women's clothing stores that fashionably faltered. This time, it's the men's turn.

From a recent survey, 50% of U.S. adults say it is difficult to afford health care costs, and 25% say they or a family member in their household had problems paying for health care in the past 12 months.

Leo Noker of Hampton will turn 101 in March, and he’s needed all those years to accommodate the numerous accomplishments he’s achieved

Osteoporosis occurs when creation of new bone does not keep up with the loss of old bone. This causes bone to become weak and brittle.

Like other aspects of Medicare and Medicare Advantage plans, Medicare allowances have the potential to change year-to-year.

Okay, ladies, you know what it is like to have that favorite shop where you find the perfect clothing.

There are a lot of services that can assist someone who wants to continue to age in place (at home) and needs a bit of assistance.

Whenever we approach spring, I always breathe a sigh of relief. We’ve survived another winter. Some winters are worse than others.

Route 66 is decertified. The first Block Buster Video store opens in Dallas, Texas.

In the U.S., according to the dietary supplement industry forecast report, brain-health supplements generated $3 billion in sales globally