Mental health disorders are increasingly prevalent in adults aged 55 and above, with nearly 19% experiencing conditions like ...

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 ...

According to the surgeon general’s 2023 report on loneliness, a lack of social connection is as dangerous as smoking 15 cigarettes a day. Janada Carter hosts Bible Jeopardy for North Light Community ...

(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 ...

Sept. 5, 2025 – A persistent brain fog may make you uneasy as you get older. Is it normal or is it dementia? Don't jump to that conclusion. A visit to your regular doctor may reveal an overlooked ...

Balance issues in older adults can stem from various causes. Prompt diagnosis and treatment for any underlying conditions, along with preventive measures, can help reduce fall risks and serious ...

The golden years should be filled with confidence and comfort, but for millions of older adults, persistent bad breath creates an embarrassing barrier to social interactions and intimate moments. This ...

Just a few days of eating a diet high in saturated fat could be enough to cause memory problems and related brain inflammation in older adults, a new study in rats suggests. Researchers fed separate ...

Many long-COVID symptoms in people older than 65 years mimic signs of early aging, particularly cognitive, cardiac, and ...

Over the past 25 years, opioid use among older adults has increased dramatically, with a ninefold increase. Older adults are more likely to be prescribed opioids for chronic conditions such as chronic ...