Vulnerability to online crime is another significant issue that can impact older social media users, since they are more ...

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Christopher Herbert ([email protected]) is managing director of the Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University, in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Jennifer H. Molinsky is a senior research ...

Three years ago, William Mamel climbed a ladder in Margaret Sheroff’s apartment and fixed a malfunctioning ceiling fan. “I love that you did this,” Sheroff exclaimed as he clambered back down.

Researchers say children, especially boys, born to older mothers may face more heart health risks as adults. But they may have a few added benefits, too. Share on Pinterest Children born to older ...

Living with an extended circle of relatives is the most common type of household arrangement for older people around the world, according to a recent Pew Research Center study. But in the United ...

Heart disease is more common in people over 65, but treatments are better than ever. That can complicate decision-making for older heart patients. By Paula Span It turns out that the Isley Brothers, ...

Share on Pinterest Experts say as you age your body doesn’t adjust the rate of sweat loss as well, so drinking water even when you’re not thirsty is important. Maskot / Getty Images Researchers say ...

Falls happen often among older adults over the age of 65. Every year, 3 million older adults are treated in emergency departments for injuries related to falling. With over 800,000 hospitalizations ...

Social networking use among internet users ages 50 and older has nearly doubled — from 22% to 42% over the past year. While social media use has grown dramatically across all age groups, older users ...