Medicare is a federal program intended to provide a basic level of health care for people age 65 and older. Bill Oxford / It’s once again Medicare open enrollment season, the time of year when older ...

Consumer Reports says it's smart for older adults, and honestly, everyone, to shop around for car insurance every few years.

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Experts agree that exercise is vital to longevity and helps to preserve muscle mass, bone density and joint health as we age. But it’s important to approach workouts in the right way to ensure safe, ...

Cocoa extract could help slow down inflammation in the body and potentially reduce the risk of age-related diseases, especially for older adults, a large-scale new study has found. Scientists at Mass ...

As we get older, the inevitable cognitive decline emerges, now one ancient food will have you saying goodbye to brain fog ...

They were the first generation of Americans to grow up with ultra-processed foods all around them—products typically loaded with extra fat, salt, sugar and flavorings. They were children and young ...

As sports betting expands, polling suggests Americans have become increasingly critical of its role in U.S. society and ...

Falls present a real health risk for older adults, and the bathroom can be particularly perilous. However, understanding the risks and making certain modifications can improve bathroom safety for ...

It's no secret that saving for retirement is a good idea. And for many older adults, retirement expenses often include senior living, which can be pricey. In this article, we'll go through the ...

The inconvenient truth is that most Americans already consume more protein than their bodies require. The average adult ...

How can family physicians effectively respond to the global aging population? This question, posed by Leon Geffen, MBChB, honorary lecturer in the Division of Geriatric Medicine at the University of ...