Longer lives are colliding with a healthcare system built for short crises. What that mismatch means for families, costs, and ...

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

Some people celebrate the first grey hair and the first wrinkle, while others are horrified at the first signs of aging and ...

At times, we all need help. Sometimes what we need is obvious. And, without too much trouble, we can find a solution. Other times, we might not know exactly what we need or where to turn. Or, even if ...

Getting older is inevitable — but illness doesn’t have to be. Scientists have developed a groundbreaking tool that can measure how fast a person is aging and predict their future risk of chronic ...

Regular physical activity is one of the most powerful “medicines” available to older adults for managing Parkinson’s disease, diabetes and many cancers, and it works alongside — not instead of — your ...

There is new evidence that the quality of your sleep can impact your brain. A new study finds that people who struggle getting a good night’s sleep in early middle age can show signs of cognitive ...

Phoenix heat is notorious for the harm it causes in the short-term, like heat stroke and heart problems. Just last year, temperatures there topped 90 degrees Fahrenheit for a record-breaking 188 days.

Aging brings wisdom, experience, and often, a host of changes — including those that affect our vision. “By the time most people reach their forties, the eye begins to undergo physiological changes ...