Graying hair or wrinkles tend to be the most common concerns for people as they age, but there are more important changes that are often overlooked. An increased risk of falling and urinary ...

At the age of about 90, Nettie London started complaining to her assisted living facility about the quantity of garlic put in just about every food served. It was, she was told, because a lot of ...

Sleep patterns, needs, and challenges change throughout your life. Learn more about how sleep evolves with age.

Breathing changes with age occur so gradually that most people fail to recognize them until well advanced. The respiratory system undergoes predictable alterations beginning around age 30, with ...

Aging can affect your skin in various ways. You may notice wrinkles, dry skin, or other changes, such as age spots. There are ways you can protect your skin and decrease your risk of certain skin ...

Virginia Tech Professor Steven Poelzing (at right) led a study published in the journal JACC Clinical Electrophysiology that challenges the idea that all age-related changes in the heart are harmful.

The golden years should be filled with confidence and comfort, but for millions of older adults, persistent bad breath creates an embarrassing barrier to social interactions and intimate moments. This ...

Changes in vision are often a common sign of aging. If you sit in a dimly lit restaurant with anyone over the age of 60, you'll likely hear the person say, "Hold on - let me pull out my cell phone. I ...

The drinks we consume daily might seem harmless, yet emerging research reveals a darker truth. Certain beverages appear to fast-track the aging process at a cellular level. Studies have found ...

Researchers have discovered that microscopic structural changes in the aging heart may help prevent irregular heartbeats. The discovery challenges the idea that all age-related heart changes are ...