The potential problems of living longer: Q&A

by Annie Young,Tufts UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMany scientists are trying to determine just how much medical intervention can lengthen the human lifespan. But Daniel Promislow, senio

Updated on: July 08,2026

The potential problems of living longer: Q&A

by Annie Young,Tufts UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMany scientists are trying to determine just how much medical intervention can lengthen the human lifespan. But Daniel Promislow, senio

Updated on:July 08,2026

Researchers find older adults rarely discuss cannabis use with clinicians

by Nicole Swenarton,Rutgers UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainFewer than 1 in 5 adults older than 65 report discussing their cannabis use with clinicians, according to Rutgers Health researc

Updated on: July 07,2026

Researchers find older adults rarely discuss cannabis use with clinicians

by Nicole Swenarton,Rutgers UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainFewer than 1 in 5 adults older than 65 report discussing their cannabis use with clinicians, according to Rutgers Health researc

Updated on:July 07,2026

Integrated care may cut ER visits and hospital stays for adults with developmental disabilities

byUniversity of CincinnatiThe Timothy Freeman MD Center for Developmental Disabilities celebrated a grand reopening in Sept. 2025. Credit: UC Health/University of CincinnatiUniversity of Cincinnati an

Updated on: July 01,2026

Integrated care may cut ER visits and hospital stays for adults with developmental disabilities

byUniversity of CincinnatiThe Timothy Freeman MD Center for Developmental Disabilities celebrated a grand reopening in Sept. 2025. Credit: UC Health/University of CincinnatiUniversity of Cincinnati an

Updated on:July 01,2026

Surprising benefits for seniors can come via brain training

by Martin LaSalle,University of MontrealCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainCognitive training apps and programs promise to sharpen memory, improve attention and prevent cognitive decline. One important

Updated on: June 30,2026

Surprising benefits for seniors can come via brain training

by Martin LaSalle,University of MontrealCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainCognitive training apps and programs promise to sharpen memory, improve attention and prevent cognitive decline. One important

Updated on:June 30,2026

To curb overprescribing for seniors, researchers urge annual prescription checkups

byMcGill UniversityCredit: Etatics Inc. from PexelsTo address the growing problem of overprescribing for seniors, a new Canadian guideline is calling for routine medication reviews. In Canada, roughly

Updated on: June 29,2026

To curb overprescribing for seniors, researchers urge annual prescription checkups

byMcGill UniversityCredit: Etatics Inc. from PexelsTo address the growing problem of overprescribing for seniors, a new Canadian guideline is calling for routine medication reviews. In Canada, roughly

Updated on:June 29,2026

Fasting after 60 changes more than waistlines, exposing a trade-off many dieters never see coming

bySayan Tribedi, Medical XpressIntermittent fasting affects body weight, metabolism, and cardiovascular health differently across the lifespan, highlighting the need for age-aware approaches. Credit:

Updated on: June 25,2026

Fasting after 60 changes more than waistlines, exposing a trade-off many dieters never see coming

bySayan Tribedi, Medical XpressIntermittent fasting affects body weight, metabolism, and cardiovascular health differently across the lifespan, highlighting the need for age-aware approaches. Credit:

Updated on:June 25,2026

Falls are prevalent concerns among people who use wheelchairs, scooters

by Sharita Forrest,University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignMore than 98% of adults who predominantly used wheelchairs and scooters for mobility reported some level of concern about falling, research

Updated on: May 19,2026

Falls are prevalent concerns among people who use wheelchairs, scooters

by Sharita Forrest,University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignMore than 98% of adults who predominantly used wheelchairs and scooters for mobility reported some level of concern about falling, research

Updated on:May 19,2026

Asthma in older age linked to other comorbidities

by Elana GotkineAsthma in older age is associated with other comorbidities, according to a studypublishedin theJournal of Asthma and Allergy. Martyna Miodońska, from the Medical University of Silesia

Updated on: May 16,2026

Asthma in older age linked to other comorbidities

by Elana GotkineAsthma in older age is associated with other comorbidities, according to a studypublishedin theJournal of Asthma and Allergy. Martyna Miodońska, from the Medical University of Silesia

Updated on:May 16,2026

Family caregivers provide $1 trillion in annual labor, AARP says

by Dennis ThompsonFamily caregivers provide more than $1 trillion in labor every year in the U.S., most of it unpaid, a newAARP reportsays. Their work forms the backbone of the nation's long-term

Updated on: May 13,2026

Family caregivers provide $1 trillion in annual labor, AARP says

by Dennis ThompsonFamily caregivers provide more than $1 trillion in labor every year in the U.S., most of it unpaid, a newAARP reportsays. Their work forms the backbone of the nation's long-term

Updated on:May 13,2026

Nursing home flu outbreaks—statistical approach reveals keys to preventing hospitalizations

by Carl Dimitri,Brown UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn nursing homes, influenza spreads quickly. Even in facilities with separate wings, staff move throughout the home, caring for medically compl

Updated on: May 12,2026

Nursing home flu outbreaks—statistical approach reveals keys to preventing hospitalizations

by Carl Dimitri,Brown UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn nursing homes, influenza spreads quickly. Even in facilities with separate wings, staff move throughout the home, caring for medically compl

Updated on:May 12,2026

E-bike crash study links severe brain injuries to older men riding unhelmeted

byTechnical University MunichCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainSince 2023, more e-bikes have been sold in Germany than conventional bicycles. But the number of crashes has been rising just as sharply.

Updated on: May 08,2026

E-bike crash study links severe brain injuries to older men riding unhelmeted

byTechnical University MunichCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainSince 2023, more e-bikes have been sold in Germany than conventional bicycles. But the number of crashes has been rising just as sharply.

Updated on:May 08,2026

What humor means to older people—and why some find it hard to keep on laughing

by Heather Heap,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainFor many older people, humor can be a lifeline. It's not easy to discuss the challenges of aging—from loneliness and the loss of a

Updated on: May 06,2026

What humor means to older people—and why some find it hard to keep on laughing

by Heather Heap,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainFor many older people, humor can be a lifeline. It's not easy to discuss the challenges of aging—from loneliness and the loss of a

Updated on:May 06,2026