Hearing loss can significantly impact balance in seniors because the inner ear also plays a crucial role in maintaining balance.

As Alaska’s population of working-age adults shrinks, according to economists, other demographic groups have become bigger ...

The peer-reviewed publication this week in Nature Publishing Cell Death & Disease(1) provides compelling support for the hypothesis that iron dysregulation is not merely a bystander, but a potential ...

Unusual hair loss might signal underlying diabetes. High blood sugar damages blood vessels feeding hair follicles, while hormonal imbalances and stress exacerbate thinning. Research links conditions ...

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Symptoms of a stroke in women can be subtle and just as deadly. “Trust your instincts — if something doesn’t seem right, go ...

Aging is a fact of life, and many older adults may reach a point when they can no longer look after themselves. Often, this leaves their adult children wondering if and when it's time to step in ...

Planned, small-portion, tasty meals and healthy snacks, along with social dining and logistical support, can help older adults with low appetites eat better. However, some appetite loss will require ...

We’ve all done it — lying in bed, phone inches from our face, promising ourselves ‘just five more minutes’. But that soft ...

Whether or not an older adult should undergo an operation depends on a number of factors that are not limited to their health ...

“During drought, the amount of soil and dust in the air rises significantly, reducing air quality. When dust levels increase, ...