The Hidden Cost of Delirium in Older AdultsDelirium—a sudden change in attention, awareness, and cognition—is a common and ...

Quiz: Which blood tests matter most for aging adults? Most people know they should get blood work done. Fewer know what each test is actually looking for, or why some panels become more important ...

Dear Carol: I’m upset because my dad, age 84, is refusing a colonoscopy even though he’s had some blood in his stools. He says it’s hemorrhoids, but I think he needs to get a colonoscopy to find out ...

A new study suggests that older adults may show reduced movement as cognitive decline progresses, highlighting a potential ...

Predicting whether a healthy 45-year-old will struggle to climb stairs or walk a decade later has long been a challenge for geriatric medicine. Now, a study published in JMIR Aging, reveals that early ...

(Toronto, May 12, 2026) Predicting whether a healthy 45-year-old will struggle to climb stairs or walk a decade later has long been a challenge for geriatric medicine. Now, a study published in JMIR ...

The number of people with Alzheimer's could nearly double in the U.S. by 2060.

Staying strong may be one of the biggest secrets to living longer — especially for older women. A major study of more than 5,000 women found that simple signs of muscle strength, like a firm hand grip ...

Cognitive training apps and programs promise to sharpen memory, improve attention and prevent cognitive decline. One ...

A smartwatch app detected epileptic tonic-clonic seizures with 98% accuracy and very low false alarms in a major clinical ...