A serious but often missed sign is confusion or trouble thinking clearly. This is called hepatic encephalopathy. It happens when the liver can’t remove toxins from the blood, and those toxins reach ...

It’s dangerously cold outside, and the forecast calls for temperatures to remain low for the next week. Everyone needs to ...

In an older house, the projects that look smallest on paper are often the ones that unravel the fastest. A new outlet, a ...

Older people may think sleep problems are just a symptom of aging, but doctors say most sleep problems can be diagnosed and treated effectively. Older people may think sleep problems are just a ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Life!) - Binge drinking is usually seen as a problem of college campuses but many older adults may be overindulging in alcohol as well, according to a U.S. study published on Monday.

Strengthening the family in terms of health, savings, income security as well as a sustainable insurance will help manage some of the older citizen’s plight. Dr Emem Omokaro, the Executive Director, ...

At first, the pills helped her feel so much better. Jessica Falstein, an artist living in Manhattan, learned she had an anxiety disorder in 1992. It led to panic attacks, a racing pulse, sleeplessness ...

Historic lead levels from the era of leaded gasoline may be contributing to cognitive issues 50 years later, suggests research reported for the first time at the Alzheimer’s Association International ...

Dear Savvy Senior: I’ve heard that excessive earwax can cause serious health problems in elderly seniors. What can you tell me about this? — Caregiving Daughter Dear Caregiving Daughter: It’s true.