Study suggests reasons for pained knees go beyond the usual suspects -- obesity and aging
Standing exercises better than sitting ones for preserving walking skills, study finds
One out of three may not offer the right protection, study suggests
What you should look for in the shoe store
Seriously confused people were more likely to be hospitalized and to die early, study finds
Changes seen in areas involved with attention and memory, but it's not yet clear if yoga is the cause
When you need help to help them
It's the same virus that causes chickenpox in kids
But the research only found an association, not cause-and-effect connection
Social isolation tied to increased risk for premature death, research suggests
Of greatest importance are diabetes, blood pressure and smoking, researchers say
But finding comes with cautions against excessive alcohol use over extended periods
Staves off muscle decline, Canadian researchers suggest
Study of 188 countries finds burden of impaired vision falls hardest on developing nations
New method may aid doctors in assessing harms, benefits of anti-clotting drugs
These stem cells might hold valuable clues to time's effects on the body
Rates have doubled in people over 50, report says
Rates of all-cause admission were significantly lower for elderly who got the stronger vaccine, study found
Following lifestyle recommendations in young adulthood pays off later, study says
Regular puzzlers score better on tests of mental function, study finds
Study suggests older tribe members may have pulled the 'night shift' to watch for danger
A few bad nights might not hurt, but chronic sleep problems may be cause for concern, researcher says
Researchers find older adults' respiratory systems keep up with demands of cycling regimen
Is there a link between IQ and life expectancy?
These relationships may even outstrip family when it comes to well-being, study suggests
Lifestyle choices may explain why gifted kids tend to outlive their peers, study suggests
Seniors whose pace dropped showed shrinkage in brain region linked to memory, spatial orientation
New research debunks other studies suggesting that medications used to treat ulcers, reflux cause mental decline
Income inequalities when young appear to have lifelong effects, research suggests
DNA studies reveal alcoholics have shorter telomeres, key markers of aging and overall health
Study finds their sons score high in intelligence and focus
Age is no reason to avoid the operation, Norwegian researchers report
They have less chronic disease than those in their 80s and 90s, researcher says
After menopause, frequent drinkers had four times the risk of sarcopenia, study found
Findings suggest U.S. drinking guidelines might be too liberal
Average yearly rate of the attacks doubled in people with the liver disease, study found
Could be due to changes made years ago in treatments children receive, researchers say
Study suggests more street accidents, older bikers are boosting expenses
It's possible, but hard work in today's 'Western' culture, study finds
Regular jogging and other pursuits delay cellular aging, study finds
Here's what seniors can do
Study finds fewer older Americans are trained to do it or receive it if needed
Study found middle-aged adults who reduced their intake showed slower biological aging
Patients typically helped by other means, but levels of drug resistance are concerning, researchers say
Study finds many still prescribed long-term disease-preventing medications
A grin puts wrinkles around the eyes that make you look two years older, but there's a youthful look in surprise
2-year difference seen between people with degenerative brain diseases and their healthy peers
Gene-based research suggests that, instead, early stage disease might cause weight loss
Careers, finances may take a hit because of caregiving demands, researchers say
Findings in mice might lead to treatments that stop baldness and gray hair