(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 ...

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

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.

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 ...

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 ...

Historic lead levels from the era of leaded gasoline may be contributing to cognitive issues 50 years later, suggests research reported for the first time at the Alzheimer’s Association International ...

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.