QMedic reports that loneliness poses serious health risks for older men living alone, affecting mental and physical well-being. Solutions include community support and connection.

A 6-year cohort study conducted by researchers from Japan, comprising nearly 39,000 older adults found that people living in ...

The U.S. is currently home to an estimated 59 million adults over the age of 65. That number is expected to increase to 82 million by 2050 – a more than 47% increase. Of the total population in ...

The study links part-time work in older adults to higher depression rates, suggesting that less work doesn't always equate to ...

Death rates from falls among older adults have surged in the last 20 years, as the American population ages and more seniors prefer to live independently in their homes. New data from the Centers for ...

Similarly, a 2016 study found the richest men in America live 15 years longer than the poorest, and the richest women 10 ...

From diet snacks to frozen meals, ultra-processed foods may be fueling hidden addiction risks among older Americans.

The prevalence of ultraprocessed food addiction among older adults in the United States was 12.4%, with higher rates found among women vs men. HealthDay News — Overall, 12.4 percent of older adults ...

Turns out, chasing a little yellow ball might just help you turn back the clock. Research suggests that those who play tennis regularly may add nearly 10 years to their lives — outperforming the ...

According to new research in JAMA Internal Medicine, cannabis use among those aged 65 and older has surged almost 46% from 2021 to 2023. Researchers examined data from the National Survey on Drug Use ...

A NIH-funded study shows acupuncture treatments significantly reduce chronic low back pain and disability in adults 65 and ...

Drinking alcohol poses various health and safety risks for older adults, such as exacerbating balance problems and increasing fall risk. This is due in part to the physical effects of aging. Having a ...