Entering a hypnotic state can improve symptoms of many mental and physical illnesses—and Medicare may cover it. 

Independent living is important for seniors, but a new study shows it might not be the best thing for their health.

Dehydration - failure to consume adequate fluids to replace those that are lost - is a major problem for the elderly.

Have you ever wondered about your potential risks for cardiovascular disease? According to the 2024 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics report from the American Heart Association, heart disease has been the leading cause of death in the United States for over 100 years.

Seniors often find themselves as targets in a world where financial exploitation and fraud are increasingly prevalent.

You’ve made the decision to move to a smaller home. There isn’t room for all your belongings, but how do you decide which items make the cut?

As the nation continues to grapple with COVID-19, many Americans who’ve had the virus report persistent and often debilitating symptoms—long after their initial infection has passed. Referred to as "long COVID,” this condition is a growing concern for healthcare professionals and researchers, not to mention the people whose lives continue to be impacted.

Finally, we have weight-loss drugs that really work. But should older adults be taking them?

“You can drink all the milk you want, but it’s not going to make a difference!”

That’s what Mary Welsh, 79, learned the hard way in the decades since she first was diagnosed with osteopenia.

Given the ever-rising cost of health care in the United States, it is unsurprising consumers are searching for ways to pay for their medical bills.