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Throughout the electoral campaign last year, one of the most noticeable things about Joe Biden was the fact that he almost never made any public appearances. When he did, he …

Forgetfulness and memory loss has long been seen as a natural consequence of growing older. But with further research into dementia and Alzheimer’s disease, that memory loss is increasingly being …

They say it’s always a game until someone gets hurt. But with serious falls and sports-related head injuries, it may take decades to realize how hurt you truly are.

New research suggests that gum disease may be tied to serious risks for both heart and brain health. Two studies published in Neurology Open Access found that poor oral health …

A new 25-year Northwestern University study is challenging the idea that memory loss is an unavoidable part of aging. Researchers say a small group of seniors, known as “super agers,” …

A new national study shows that prediabetes increases the risk of death for adults aged 20 to 54, but not for older age groups. Researchers say the results highlight the …

A new AARP report shows that more Americans than ever are caring for aging or disabled family members. The number of family caregivers has jumped 45% in the past decade, …

Hearing aids significantly improve social connections, reduce loneliness, and could help maintain cognitive health, according to a new study published Thursday in JAMA Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery. Researchers from the …

Data published in the Journal of the American Heart Association show that heart attack deaths among U.S. adults have fallen by 89 percent since 1970.  However, fatalities from arrhythmias, heart …

A new study shows that eating the right kinds of carbohydrates can help older American women live longer and stay healthier. Researchers at Tufts University and Harvard T.H. Chan School …