Deaths from cardiovascular disease have surged among adults ages 25 to 64 living in rural areas, a new study shows.

AARP’s endorsement is one of several ways we’re fighting to help older Americans age safely at home. In September, we ...

“Older adults who drink do so more frequently than people under 65,” says George F. Koob, PhD, director of the National ...

Having grandchildren helps older Americans feel less isolated ... with grandchildren under 18 provide care for them at least ...

For years, research has shown that older adults who are lonely are at greater risk for cognitive decline and conditions like ...

Lea en español Older adults whose cholesterol levels fluctuate from year to year may face an increased risk for dementia and cognitive decline compared to people whose cholesterol levels remain more ...

One of the first studies to investigate the prevalence of unrecognized cognitive impairment among patients seen at Federally ...

Talking about sex can be uncomfortable. But older adults with heart conditions often have questions they want answered – and ...

Specific structural changes were also noted. Cannabis use among older adults is associated with measurable differences in brain structure and function, although these associations are unlikely to be ...

In 2022, single women without children had a median wealth of $87,200, while the typical single man had $82,100.

Among older adults, falls vs other mechanisms of injury are associated with a higher risk for a dementia diagnosis.

Social isolation is known to be linked to poor health outcomes and mortality among adults 65 and older. Around one-fifth of those with COPD experience social isolation, according to the authors, ...