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Traditionally, old age was associated with the end of the human life cycle; you were old when you were nearing the end of your life. The problem with that definition of old age is that no one knows when they will die. People are also living much longer lives than they used to:...

“Higher levels of upper- and lower-body muscular strength are associated with a lower risk of mortality in the adult population, regardless of age or follow-up period,” the researchers discovered.

If Biogen's drug Aduhelm is effective in combating Alzheimer's, it could give hope to millions of older Americans suffering from the disease. However, the FDA approved the drug despite objections from its own scientific advisory panel, which voted nearly unanimously that clini...

Now, research shows that sufficient sleep plays an important role in weight management and decreasing the risk of metabolic disorders such as insulin resistance and diabetes as well as other sleep-related problems.

There's no doubt that many medications, such as those used to lower blood pressure or cholesterol, have saved lives and kept people healthier for longer. But is it possible to have too much of a good thing?

How can we slow down or optimize the aging process? Perform the following actions: Eat to lose weight! Exercise to build muscle! Sleep in order to be well-repaired!

While senior caregiving responsibilities may change from day to day, some fundamental tasks remain the same when caring for an aging parent or senior loved one.When you employ a caregiver for yourself or an elderly loved one, you can expect their duties to include:<...

The primary need with aging is to be well, to maintain or, more importantly, to improve one's ability to function optimally. As you get older, this need translates into the ability to care for yourself – even with simple daily tasks like taking a shower or bath without assi...

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