Carolyn Dickens, 76, was sitting at her dining room table, struggling to catch her breath as her physician looked on with concern. “What’s going on with your breathing?” asked Peter Gliatto, director ...

A recent study from Australia suggests that high intensity interval training may be optimal for body composition in older adults, by helping to lose fat while preserving muscle.

Jeff Kromrey, 69, will sit down with his daughter the next time she visits and show her how to access his online accounts if he has an unexpected health crisis. Gayle Williams-Brett, 69, plans to ...

To meet their nutritional needs, older adults should follow these guidelines for getting enough macronutrients and ...

Regular exercise can be challenging, whether due to busy schedules, chronic conditions, or mobility issues. That said, a simple daily walk can serve as exercise while offering numerous health benefits ...

The global population of older adults ages 60 and over is expected to jump from 12% in 2015 to 22% by 2050. Past studies show there are several lifestyle factors that can have a negative impact on how ...

The Covid-19 pandemic brought with it a heightened awareness that loneliness can afflict anyone and that social isolation can be deadly to our mental and physical health. Previous United States ...

Line dancing and blues music brought people to their feet Thursday at the Oakland Zoo during the 22nd annual Healthy Living Festival for older adults, an event sponsored by elected leaders in Alameda ...

A new Seattle clinic offers an unusual model of health care for aging adults, with a goal of letting them live independently for as long as possible.

Grandparents who help care for grandkids performed better on memory and verbal tests in a recent study. Grandmothers in ...

Older adults with HIV are encountering health management challenges as they age, despite achieving stable HIV treatment, according to new research from South Korea examining the experiences of those ...

A National Institute on Ageing survey reveals social isolation, financial stress, and a steep decline in positive feelings toward ageing among older Canadian adults.