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Broken bones in later life are a leading cause of disability, recurrent fracture, nursing home placement, and death. Prior studies have shown that health care providers can prevent poor outcomes...

A routine osteoporosis screening bone density test can tell if you are at increased risk for a heart attack because of the presence of calcium in the aorta. Now, this calcification test score can be...

Brad Manor, PhD, is among the 20 individuals scheduled to be honored by the Gerontological Society of America, the country’s largest interdisciplinary organization devoted to the field of aging. Dr...

An international group of researchers led by the Department of Pharmacology and Pharmacy, LKS Faculty of Medicine, the University of Hong Kong (HKUMed), and including Douglas P. Kiel, M.D., MPH...

Eating plant-based foods that contain dietary compounds called flavonols can lower your chances of developing frailty. Foods like apples and blackberries that contain flavonoids called quercetin may...

Managing cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors may play a role in preserving physical function during the aging process, according to new research published today by The Journals of Gerontology...

The American Geriatrics Society (AGS) and the AGS Health in Aging Foundation (HiAF) have announced that the 2023 Thomas and Catherine Yoshikawa Award for Outstanding Scientific Achievement in Clinical...

Boston, MA - New research suggests that having a stronger purpose in life (PiL) may promote cognitive resilience among middle-aged adults. Cognitive resilience refers to the capacity of the brain to...

BOSTON – A new study published in the Journal of American Medical Directors (JAMDA) found that the risk of severe COVID-19 illness among nursing home residents with complete vaccination are low. The...

Boston -- Walking is a complex task that is most commonly performed while completing other tasks like talking, reading signs, or making decisions. For most, after the age of 65, such “dual tasking”...