At the age of about 90, Nettie London started complaining to her assisted living facility about the quantity of garlic put in just about every food served. It was, she was told, because a lot of ...

Graying hair or wrinkles tend to be the most common concerns for people as they age, but there are more important changes that are often overlooked. An increased risk of falling and urinary ...

Breathing changes with age occur so gradually that most people fail to recognize them until well advanced. The respiratory system undergoes predictable alterations beginning around age 30, with ...

From babies who cry through the night to teens who sleep all morning to older adults who just can’t seem to catch any z’s, sleep patterns and the amount of sleep you need change throughout our lives.

Researchers have discovered that microscopic structural changes in the aging heart may help prevent irregular heartbeats. The discovery challenges the idea that all age-related heart changes are ...

Aging can affect your skin in various ways. You may notice wrinkles, dry skin, or other changes, such as age spots. There are ways you can protect your skin and decrease your risk of certain skin ...

The golden years should be filled with confidence and comfort, but for millions of older adults, persistent bad breath creates an embarrassing barrier to social interactions and intimate moments. This ...

The drinks we consume daily might seem harmless, yet emerging research reveals a darker truth. Certain beverages appear to fast-track the aging process at a cellular level. Studies have found ...

Virginia Tech Professor Steven Poelzing (at right) led a study published in the journal JACC Clinical Electrophysiology that challenges the idea that all age-related changes in the heart are harmful.