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

(BPT) – The “silver tsunami” of people 65 and older combined with the uptick in surgeries during the winter months is creating the perfect storm for a sometimes-overlooked issue — postoperative ...

Older people may think sleep problems are just a symptom of aging, but doctors say most sleep problems can be diagnosed and treated effectively. Older people may think sleep problems are just a ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Life!) - Binge drinking is usually seen as a problem of college campuses but many older adults may be overindulging in alcohol as well, according to a U.S. study published on Monday.

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A large fraction of elderly people have age-related degenerative changes in their eyes that put them on a path to blindness -- but could be preventable - a new study finds.

Dear Savvy Senior: I’ve heard that excessive earwax can cause serious health problems in elderly seniors. What can you tell me about this? — Caregiving Daughter Dear Caregiving Daughter: It’s true.

At first, the pills helped her feel so much better. Jessica Falstein, an artist living in Manhattan, learned she had an anxiety disorder in 1992. It led to panic attacks, a racing pulse, sleeplessness ...