By Beth Howard, AARP, January 2023 What do my toes say about my health? Here's 7 Things Your Toes Could Say About Your Health. Doing a little digit detective work might help you spot heart disease, diabetes and more. You probably don’t think of your toes much unless someone steps on them. But your toes and toenails can tell you a lot about your health. “The toes and toenails provide clues that there could be something going on that patients might not realize,” says Tracey Vla

By Kimberly Goad, AARP March 2022 While it’s true that your age or a family history of diabetes can affect your chances of developing the disease, your lifestyle plays a critical role, too. In fact, you may be surprised by how much a small number of daily habits can significantly raise your risk. Keep reading to see which matter most — and how to stay out of the danger zone. 1. Skipping breakfast There’s been a lot of back-and-forth over the value of breakfast to your health.

By Cheryl Platzman Weinstock, February 2022 Abdominal Survival rates have risen and there are new treatments, but early diagnosis is key. Twenty years ago, getting a pancreatic cancer diagnosis was very often devastating. The cancer usually wasn’t caught until later stages, partly because the pancreas is tucked behind the stomach, making it hard to detect tumors. Plus, some of the warning signs — abdominal discomfort, back pain, unintended weight loss and fatigue — are easy t