The world's population is getting older, which brings significant challenges for health systems and society. Eighty percent ...

The study found that the Alternative Healthy Eating Index (AHEI) diet was the best for healthy aging. This diet is actually a scoring system developed by Harvard nutritionists that assigns ratings to ...

Researchers at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health found that certain dietary patterns — such as avoiding processed ...

Osteoporosis weakens bones, increasing fracture risks in the elderly. Maintaining bone health requires exercise, a balanced ...

The idea of eating like our ancient ancestors sounds both exciting and a little wild. The Paleo diet mimics the ...

A new University of Michigan study shows that a strong majority of older Americans want health insurance — including Medicare — to cover weight loss medica ...

As we age, keeping blood pressure under control becomes increasingly important to maintain overall health and reduce the risk ...

By Alexandra Fisher Maintaining a balanced diet is essential for health, independence, and quality of life. However, many older adults face challenges such as mobility limitations, financial ...

A new study says that people who follow a healthier diet and have a lower WHR during midlife may have better brain and ...

Older people naturally lose muscle as they age, especially with rapid weight loss, which can cause people to become frail and put them at risk of falling or fractures. It is important for older ...

Even a little weight loss can work wonders for your health. A study found that people at high risk for developing type 2 diabetes who lost 5-7% of their weight had a 58% lower risk of developing it.