Caring for a cat or dog can have health and well-being benefits for seniors but the costs of owning a pet is rising.

Participants in a New Zealand e-bike pilot program say cycling has improved their physical and mental health and helped in ...

Older people who are physically active have a significantly lower risk of developing sarcopenic obesity - a combination of obesity and weak muscles. This is shown by new research from örebro ...

Village Caregiving reports that 75% of seniors prefer aging in place. The guide offers safety tips and solutions for enhancing senior home safety.

Older women with greater strength had a significantly lower risk of death during an eight-year follow-up, researchers ...

Physical fitness and psychological resilience develop side by side during adolescence, a life stage that lays the foundation ...

A new study published in the Journal of Social and Personal Relationships suggests that engaging in daily reading may help ...

Good nutrition can also play a part in reducing your risk for heart disease and stroke. If you’re looking to start eating ...

Researchers at UC San Francisco have identified a biological process that may explain why exercise sharpens thinking and ...

It turns out that dancing— more than once a week — may reduce risk dementia risk by as much as 76%, according to a 2024 study in the Journal of Personal Medicine.

No two senior centers are alike. We visited three very different venues in L.A. to learn how they're changing to meet the needs of California's aging population.

Learn why it’s important to incorporate balance exercises into your workout routine as you age. Plus, try 6 simple balance exercises today.