Once a person falls, things usually go downhill; it’s one of the leading causes of people going to the emergency department,” ...

Despite dramatic drops in smoking over the last 60 years, tobacco use among middle-aged and older people remains relatively ...

Walking 3,000 to 7,500 steps daily may slow cognitive decline in older adults with early Alzheimer's, reducing tau buildup ...

Many older Americans take prescription medications to help them sleep. These drugs include benzodiazepines and newer ...

Too often, older adults face fragmented care, preventable hospital visits or the challenge of managing chronic diseases alone ...

This information, officials said, empowers participants to make informed, preventative health care decisions in partnership with their providers.

A USC study reveals that blood pressure fluctuations between heartbeats may harm brain health even when overall readings are ...

Rendever, the company leading the industry in immersive technology for aging, has secured nearly $4.5 million in grant funding from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to improve the aging process ...

Increasing your steps by even a little bit may help slow down the progression of Alzheimer's disease among people at ...

A new study suggests that exercise can be particularly beneficial for older people at a higher risk for the disease.

A new study led by Dr. Jennifer MacRitchie, Dr. Nicola Pennill, Dr. Christian Morgner, Prof Renee Timmers, and Unforgettable Experiences CEO Victoria Burnip, published in Arts & Health, sheds new ...

New data shows 70% of caregivers don't want their aging parents to move in. But the financial tolls of caregiving often lead to just that.