You’re probably aware that high blood pressure, also known as hypertension, can be dangerous, increasing your risk for heart disease, stroke, kidney disease, eye problems, and heart failure. But what exactly causes high blood pressure in older adults? And why does it increase with age?

A basic plan can help you make the most of your appointment whether you are starting with a new doctor or continuing with the doctor you’ve seen for years. The following tips will make it easier for you and your doctor to cover everything you need to talk about.

Barry and Joanne have been married 57 years. They've spent the last 15 modeling.

When relocating to an age-friendly community, it’s well worth weighing the “Five P's”

As the saying goes, age is just a number. What matters is how you feel as you age, inside and out. If you feel pretty good on both counts as the years go by, consider yourself aging well.

“I want to show that even after people and things seem to have already served their ‘purpose,’ they are still full of beauty and value," says artist Ann Laser.

Join Lisa Raffo in her conversation with Marilyn Mann about international retirement living.

Join Lisa Raffo as she begins a series of conversations with older adults about their life experiences. Want your story told? Send an email to: [email protected]