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

The following column was originally published Feb. 7, 2020. Thanks to breakthroughs in medicine and nutrition in recent years, we are living longer than ever before. But this increase in life ...

Older adults with gum disease were more likely to show white matter damage in brain scans, a sign linked to memory and ...

(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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Overall, the proportion of US adults reporting serious cognitive difficulties rose from 5.3 percent to 7.4 percent between ...

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 ...

One of adulthood’s quiet regrets is not sleeping more when we had the chance. Yet sleep seems to get even more elusive with age. Many older adults struggle with restless nights or find themselves ...

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 ...

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 ...