Heart disease and stroke remain two of the biggest health problems facing older adults around the world. One of the main ...

When facing tough times, people might hide troubles. But for some aging loved ones, keeping secrets can be a desperate ...

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WELCOME BACK. APRIL IS ALCOHOL AWARENESS MONTH, AND ACCORDING TO THE NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF HEALTH, ALCOHOLISM IS A GROWING PROBLEM FOR OLDER ADULTS. JOINING US NOW TO TALK MORE ABOUT THIS AND ALSO THE ...

Scientists at Stanford may have uncovered a hidden reason our brains decline with age. Studying the ultra-short-lived turquoise killifish, researchers discovered that the cellular machinery ...

Many patients are not being screened for geriatric health problems, chronic health conditions and mental health needs, study ...

Using clichés about getting older can reinforce ageism—and even harm your health.