For most older adults, good health only becomes more important over time. When you're in good shape physically and mentally, this increases the likelihood that you’ll have more independence ...

Falls can often lead to reduced mobility or long-term disability in adults 65 and older, but there are strategies beyond exercise that can help these patients stay independent longer.

Most people need at least 150 minutes of moderate aerobic physical activity to help maintain their health. This is even more important for older adults over 65, but most people within this age ...

In his book, ‘Super Agers,’ cardiologist Dr. Eric Topol argues that we now have the tools to age better than our predecessors ...

Eat more leafy greens, fish, fruits and veggies to boost potassium, calcium, vitamin D, dietary fiber, and vitamin B12, which many older adults need. These nutrients are found in the following ...

Seniors struggle with grief, isolation, and trauma after wildfires. This guide explores the mental health challenges they face and explains how to support them.

The use of a smart speaker with preprogrammed diabetes care features may help older adults manage their diabetes and improve ...

“There’s a whole different set” of health risk factors for older drinkers, said Paul Sacco, a professor of social work at the ...

Knee pain is common as you age but it isn’t inevitable With proper lifestyle tweaks and management you can maintain strong ...

However, many of these problems can be prevented with a robust daily foot care regime, so here are seven essential foot care tips for older adults…. 1. Keep toenails cut neatly and trimly ...

From 2003 to 2023, the death rate for falls increased more than 70% for adults ages 65 to 74, and more than 75% for those ...