Having a job – whether it's working for someone else or being their own boss – gives older Americans more than just a way to earn money or get health insurance, a new poll finds.

For the first time, University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa researchers have studied how work, volunteering and leisure activities ...

Some older adults may have a medical issue, could be dealing with difficult emotions or find some adaptations inaccessible.

The global aging population has brought increased attention to the environments in which older adults live, shaping health ...

Older people have greater general happiness, life satisfaction and sense of purpose than they did before the Covid-19 pandemic.

Can physical activity extend the lifespans of older adults? A review article published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal summarizes the considerable evidence supporting the important role ...

Overall, scientific evidence suggests that probiotics can be a valuable tool in preventing gut diseases and improving ...

Adults 65 years and older reported that working had positive impacts on both their mental and physical health compared with those aged 50 to 64 years.

A new research paper was published in Aging (Aging-US) on January 15, 2025, in Volume 17, Issue 1, titled “Association ...

A comprehensive new toolkit will help rural communities across the U.S. improve quality of life, health outcomes and ...

The interplay between mental health and physical health is well-documented, and in older adults, this connection becomes even more pronounced. The heart, a vital organ, is particularly susceptible to ...