New research suggests that a person's overall physical and mental abilities, known as intrinsic capacity, may help predict ...

Childhood ADHD was also linked to a higher risk of disability in middle age — having problems with work or other daily activities due to poor physical health. The link between childhood ADHD and ...

Phoenix heat is notorious for the harm it causes in the short-term, like heat stroke and heart problems. Just last year, temperatures there topped 90 degrees Fahrenheit for a record-breaking 188 days.

Getting older is inevitable — but illness doesn’t have to be. Scientists have developed a groundbreaking tool that can measure how fast a person is aging and predict their future risk of chronic ...

At times, we all need help. Sometimes what we need is obvious. And, without too much trouble, we can find a solution. Other times, we might not know exactly what we need or where to turn. Or, even if ...

As a social worker connecting older adults to services and supports, I have heard from many older adults and their family members that think they are or will be facing challenges to their independence ...

Aging brings wisdom, experience, and often, a host of changes — including those that affect our vision. “By the time most people reach their forties, the eye begins to undergo physiological changes ...

Mental health concerns in the elderly population are underrecognized and often untreated. This not only impacts one’s quality of life but can exacerbate other age-related disorders and vice versa ...