New research suggests that a person’s overall physical and mental abilities, known as intrinsic capacity, may help predict ...

Older guys suffering from back pain had poorer sleep six years later, researchers recently reported in the journal Innovation ...

About half of older men suffer from sleep problems, back pain or both, according to Soomi Lee, associate professor of human ...

The natural aging process results in much more than just changes to one’s physical appearance – it also brings chronic health ...

Let’s be clear. The primary reason to be vaccinated against shingles is that two shots provide 90 percent protection against ...

According to the surgeon general’s 2023 report on loneliness, a lack of social connection is as dangerous as smoking 15 cigarettes a day. Janada Carter hosts Bible Jeopardy for North Light Community ...

Difficulty swallowing is a common problem in older adults. Nerve or muscle problems are often the cause, but the condition can also stem from various health conditions. It can significantly affect a ...

Just a few days of eating a diet high in saturated fat could be enough to cause memory problems and related brain inflammation in older adults, a new study in rats suggests. Researchers fed separate ...

Balance issues in older adults can stem from various causes. Prompt diagnosis and treatment for any underlying conditions, along with preventive measures, can help reduce fall risks and serious ...

Over the past 25 years, opioid use among older adults has increased dramatically, with a ninefold increase. Older adults are more likely to be prescribed opioids for chronic conditions such as chronic ...

Mild cognitive impairment is linked to blood vessel dysfunction in the brain's temporal lobes -- the seat of memory -- according to a new study. The findings, seen in people with and without signs of ...

More than 40% of U.S. adults 65 and older now take at least five prescription drugs daily, a practice known as polypharmacy.