As the global population ages at an unprecedented rate, the management of health among older adults has emerged as a critical issue in public health. According to the World Health Organization, the ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Optimizing the aging process isn’t a new concept for researchers. Scientists have long studied the ...

Our teenaged son never misses an opportunity to tease me when I do something he deems old-fashioned. “Hey Mom and Dad,” he’ll ask, “what was it like back in the 1900’s?” While our son’s question is ...

American statesman and polymath Ben Franklin’s legacy includes inspirational quotes on frugality, honesty, and hard work. He’s less frequently thought of as an icon of successful aging. But as doctor ...

On average, Americans want to live to be 91 years old, according to a recent Pew Research survey — a goal that has driven a focus on longevity-boosting practices. Over 60% of U.S. adults use ...

Opinions expressed by Digital Journal contributors are their own. Humanity is in a unique position. Growth in technology has fundamentally changed the way people live, from the dawn of the internet ...

Source: used with permission of author Andrea Brandt. Forget all those TV commercial for arthritis and sexual dysfunction; they’re way behind the emerging mindset. Conventional approaches to aging ...

TORONTO, CANADA –A new study followed more than 7000 middle aged and older Canadians for approximately three years to understand whether higher rates of social participation were associated with ...