Most adults 50-plus surveyed agree that the projected 3.5% Social Security COLA is insufficient and would prefer a COLA of 5% ...

For decades, work hands people a ready-made social life. There are meetings, lunch breaks, hallway chats and shared deadlines ...

Older adults with dementia and other cognitive disorders are less likely than they were a decade ago to receive medications ...

Tuberculosis (TB) is still the world's deadliest infectious disease. In Taiwan, where the population is aging quickly, most ...

Resting metabolism may help flag nutritional problems and muscle loss in older adults, but it can't tell the whole story. For now, unexplained weight loss, appetite changes, and declining strength are ...

A survey of 900 adults aging alone found that pets may help reduce loneliness, ease stress, and improve emotional ...

About 8.9% of Americans age 65 and older reported using cannabis in the past year.Among those older adults, 11.4% met the ...

High food prices are pushing some older adults to make difficult budget decisions when it comes to what's available to eat. That can mean scaling back on produce in favor of cheaper, processed foods a ...

Masked high blood pressure in adults older than age 78 is associated with a 70% higher risk of falls compared to high blood ...

Regular physical activity can help older adults maintain mobility, strength and independence. Walking, suitable strength exercises and balance activities can form part of a weekly routine.

For older adults who rent or still have a mortgage, housing is the largest monthly expense, while health care is the largest expense for couples who have paid off their mortgages.

It’s never too late to start exercising for balance, strength and longevity. But as adults get older, their needs change and not all workouts are ideal for seniors.