A study of 2,476 adults with an average age of 74 years found volunteering at educational, religious, health-related or other charitable organizations can protect the brain against cognitive decline and dementia.

Former President Carter’s public disclosure in February that he was entering hospice care — where he remains nearly six months later — is shifting the perception of end-of-life care for patients and their families.

Inspired by my parents’ quirky curation, I wrote an eight-part, photo-driven series that is a totally random curation of topics ranging from space and science to animals and sports.

Understanding an individual’s current and past experiences with dentistry and oral care is essential in being able to effectively support their oral care needs.

Since my children were little, their grandparents have been sending them snippets clipped from magazines and newspapers in the mail. With headlines like “World’s Largest Snake” and “Chocolate is a health food,” Grandma edits the world’s news according to the changing interests of my now-teenage son and daughter.

This coverage is designed to bridge the gap and cover costs health insurance won't. It might be hard to imagine now, but chances are you’ll need some help taking care of yourself later in life. The big question is: How will you pay for it?

Like many children of Alzheimer's sufferers, Lauren Kessler, an accomplished journalist, was devastated by the disease that seemed to erase her mother's identity even before claiming her life.

Recently, a 104-year old man from California was in the news because of his love for his rescue dog.

The decisions you make in the four to five years right after you hit that pivotal age can have a big impact on the rest of your retirement.

Imagine it’s a Saturday evening and you’re headed out to a new restaurant. You’re excited, but of course you won’t know whether you’ll like it until the evening is over.