Health & Wellness

Their bodies and minds are slowly deteriorating, yet research consistently finds that older adults say they’re happier on average than people half their age. So,…

A common complaint from people who have gone too long without treating their hearing loss is “I can’t hear with my hearing aids.” What they…

A recent review in Current Opinion in Psychiatry addressed the unique problems posed by substance abuse among older adults. In addition to describing the prevalence…

Researchers recently discovered that the health impacts of eating protein change as we age. Their study looked at the impact of protein consumption on overall…

With a third of people age 65 and better reporting a fall each year and two-thirds of that number falling again within six months, falling…

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, and in Europe cardiovascular disease accounted for up to 47 percent of deaths…

Recent research in nutrition suggests that, when examining the potential health risks and benefits of food, researchers look beyond the major food groups such as…

Although participation in the arts has long been suggested as a beneficial activity for older adults, only recently has there been much formal study of…

Physical exercise has been identified as one of the most effective things an adult can do to reduce risk of cognitive decline, and has been…

For older adults, the potential for decline in the ability to carry out daily tasks after even minor injuries is a concern. Knowing what might…

Metabolic syndrome involves the presence of multiple metabolic risk factors for both cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes. Metabolic syndrome strongly increases with age and…

Evidence is emerging that sugar-sweetened beverages may have uniquely detrimental effects on health, even compared to other sources of sugar. Previous research shows the impact…