Twelve common bad habits older adults develop quietly accelerate physical and cognitive decline faster than aging alone. The ...

Common health problems of old age -- dehydration, delirium, malnutrition or falls -- can become catastrophic if they occur following a major surgery, a new study reports. Seniors who suffer these ...

At a time when a growing number of Americans are reaching and living well into retirement, it is more important than ever to create a formula for health and happiness in our later years. Until ...

Caring well for the elderly is a familiar challenge. Some elderly people need close medical attention in facilities; others struggle with reduced capabilities while not wanting to leave their homes.

Many of us assume heart attacks only happen to older adults, but the reality is quite different. Lifestyle, stress, and diet play a huge role, and even younger people can be at risk. Dr Priyanka ...

I just read two fascinating articles about aging, one of which confirmed my deepest hopes and the other of which activated my deepest fears. I’ll start with the optimistic research: Under the headline ...