By embracing the "Beyond the Table" theme, you're acknowledging that health is a holistic concept that involves various lifestyle factors. Making informed choices in meal planning, shopping, and exercising contributes to an overall healthier and more balanced lifestyle.

Having worked at the VA Medical Center for a good chunk of my career, I’ve witnessed some pretty awful conditions, including multiple types of cancer. One of the worst ones I’ve encountered is mouth and throat cancer.

Having worked at the VA Medical Center for a good chunk of my career, I’ve witnessed some pretty awful conditions, including multiple types of cancer. One of the worst ones I’ve encountered is mouth and throat cancer.

Staying healthy as you age involves adopting a combination of physical, mental, and lifestyle habits. Here are some important habits to consider for maintaining health in older age.

Many of us (myself, included) would prefer to keep our wits about us and avoid the development of dementia at all costs. Some behaviors include not smoking, staying social, and keeping blood lipids in check. But which lipids are we talking about?

Reducing blood pressure is one of the top ways to reduce the risk of future heart attack and stroke. New research from Northwestern Medicine, Vanderbilt University Medical Center and the University of Alabama at Birmingham finds that reducing salt intake can drop blood pressure even among those taking medication for hypertension.