Health & Wellness

New Stanford and MIT research says the independent stretch of later life is getting longer, not shorter. Here is what the numbers show, and how to protect your share of them.

The right smart devices make a home easier to live in. Here is what earns a place, what to skip, and the one thing no gadget can replace.

Cutting sodium is only half the story. Meet the everyday foods that work the other half, and the one doctor conversation to have first.

Video games aren’t just for younger generations — and the research backs that up. For older adults, gaming can mean a daily puzzle, a trivia match with a grandchild, or a card game with a friend across the country. Here’s what the evidence actually shows, and the simplest way to get started.

Poor sleep isn’t just uncomfortable — for older adults, it affects balance, reaction time, memory, and fall risk. Here are six sleep hygiene habits that actually make a difference, and when to talk to a doctor about something more.

You press the button. A real person answers. Help gets sent. Here’s exactly what happens at each step — and what changes if you can’t speak or can’t reach the button.

AI can clone a loved one’s voice from a few seconds of audio — and use it to run the oldest scam in the book. The defense costs nothing and takes one conversation. Here’s exactly what to do.

Hip pain doesn’t just hurt — it changes how older adults move through daily life. Here’s what’s most likely behind it, when to see a doctor, and how to stay active and protected.

If you are taking care of an older adult, here are the top five activities for better balance.

It’s quite common for retirees to want to relocate closer to their adult children. However, there are a few things you might want to consider first.