Males made greater gains than women, study says
Senescent cells linked to inflammation, researchers say
Research may ease some concerns about use of benzodiazapines, but side effects do exist
Depression and mental, physical declines stood out in research review
Study also finds mercury in fish isn't linked to dementia symptoms
Study finds spike in deaths among seniors who live in areas with teams in the game
Study suggests young men who had most trouble coping were at greater risk of hypertension in middle age
Study found marijuana linked to slight drop in ability to memorize list of 15 words
Researchers find connection, but can't say losing pounds plays a causal role
Experts believe it's often a taboo subject due to fears of dementia
U.S. National Institute on Aging warns about hypothermia
Seniors shouldn't be checked if they have less than 10 years to live, but study found almost 16 percent do
Patients and physicians should consider overall health before elective procedures, researchers say
Death rates for the oldest old have been dropping since 2008, CDC report finds
It's not valid for people older than 80, and more research is needed before it could be used
For adults, mild thinking and memory problems that may develop over time are unrelated, researchers say
Medications can block absorption of the vitamin, causing mental harms
Healthy older people have greater risk of death if blood bicarbonate level too low, research suggests
For young and old, strong social ties as important as diet and exercise, researchers say
Stick to recommended guidelines, experts say
Recipients say they feel less lonely, study finds
Study finds that mood improves, too
Study finds chronic disease less common among city seniors
Mentally stimulating activity can enhance brain function, researchers say
Negative stereotypes associated with greater mental decline, study says
The field is young, and much is still unknown, surgeon says
Low levels of physical activity also tied to decreased mental function later in life, study finds
Besides improved heart and lung health, study detected growth in cerebral cortex
Researchers suggest this allows older adults to continue to contribute to society
Some joints lose up to half their motion with age, expert says
Big jump also seen in those aged 60 and older needing treatment for painkiller, heroin abuse
Amyloid beta clumps may constrict blood flow, adding to neurological woes, animal studies suggest
Even those who start moving later in life could see benefits, study finds
But researchers only found an association, and age gap didn't seem to affect sons
Regular java and decaf were linked to survival benefits in study
As the ability to identify odors goes, so does mental ability, researchers say
Government-funded study finds injected medicine beats laser therapy for form of retinopathy
Study found regular activity associated with better connections between different brain regions
But more research needed to confirm beneficial effects on vision disorder
Study of women suggests boosting walking force, speed pays mental dividends as you age
Researcher hopes to see routine RSV immunization within a decade
Researchers note that sense of self-worth is more complicated than appearance alone
Older women who thought their memory was worse than average had greater risk of problems, study found
Certain milk duct tumors more likely to become invasive at 60 than 50, experts say
Group advises testing overweight, obese people aged 40 to 70 for abnormal blood sugar
Seniors who ate more foods tied to the eating plan, especially fish, had bigger brains, study says
Risks include kidney damage, stroke and even death, researchers note
Treatments may need to be gender-specific, study suggests
Wide state-by-state variations cited in study
Illness can lower blood pressure, lead to dizziness, researchers say