Older people are living longer and keeping more of their teeth. That’s good news — but it also means that seniors need to be more vigilant than ever about oral health. Over the past 20 years, the ...

Getting older is inevitable — but illness doesn’t have to be. Scientists have developed a groundbreaking tool that can measure how fast a person is aging and predict their future risk of chronic ...

Did you know the classic book about pregnancy, “What to Expect When You're Expecting” — first published in 1984 — is in its fifth edition? There are later editions that cover the first, second and ...

When people think about COVID-19, they may think about how it affects their respiratory system. But it can also lead to ...

A gastroenterologist explains the latest findings.

In late April, I had knee replacement surgery. My need for the surgery had been building for years. I put up with a lot of pain. It was stability issues that let me know it was time. After my second ...

Is stress worse in older adults? Here's what the research says and what you can do to manage your stress levels.

Aging brings wisdom, experience, and often, a host of changes — including those that affect our vision. “By the time most people reach their forties, the eye begins to undergo physiological changes ...

Phoenix heat is notorious for the harm it causes in the short-term, like heat stroke and heart problems. Just last year, temperatures there topped 90 degrees Fahrenheit for a record-breaking 188 days.

The challenge is recognizing when forgetfulness is a normal part of aging and when it may signal cognitive decline. By paying attention to the type of memory lapses and their frequency, you can ...

Mental health concerns in the elderly population are underrecognized and often untreated. This not only impacts one’s quality of life but can exacerbate other age-related disorders and vice versa ...