Across the United States, aging houses are quietly sliding into crisis. In older neighborhoods, the same repair problems are ...

As a social worker connecting older adults to services and supports, I have heard from many older adults and their family members that think they are or will be facing challenges to their independence ...

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 ...

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 ...

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.

Mayo Clinic study reveals chronic insomnia accelerates brain aging by 3.5 years and increases dementia risk by 40%. Learn ...

Aging can be a joyful experience. The visible signs of growing older such as gray hair, diminished eyesight, hearing loss, memory lapses, and the occasional aches and pains are simply part of life’s ...

Understanding the stages of aging may help you make important decisions about your health and aging well. Aging is a natural experience that lasts a lifetime. It’s a biological process that involves ...

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 ...

Alcohol can present health problems for even light or occasional drinkers. By Mohana Ravindranath Drinking is harmful to your health at any age. But as you get older, the risks become greater — even ...

Mental health concerns in the elderly population are underrecognized and often untreated. This not only impacts one’s quality of life but can exacerbate other age-related disorders and vice versa ...