For older adults, naps may be a warning sign of underlying conditions or declining health, according to a new study.

There is new evidence that the quality of your sleep can impact your brain. A new study finds that people who struggle getting a good night’s sleep in early middle age can show signs of cognitive ...

Learn why excessive napping is associated with increased mortality rates in older adults, acting as a warning sign for ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Common health problems of old age -- dehydration, delirium, malnutrition or falls -- can become catastrophic following a major ...

2030 is going to be an interesting year in the United States. The start of the 30s will mark a turning point for demographics in the US, particularly for the elderly population, according to the US ...

Older people are living longer and keeping more of their teeth. That’s good news — but it also means that seniors need to be more vigilant than ever about oral health. Over the past 20 years, the ...

Phoenix heat is notorious for the harm it causes in the short-term, like heat stroke and heart problems. Just last year, temperatures there topped 90 degrees Fahrenheit for a record-breaking 188 days.

It’s not a secret that sleep can get more difficult with age — research suggests that up to half of older adults complain of sleep problems. That translates to some 27 million Americans over 65.

As you get older, you may expect to feel a little slower. Climbing the stairs might leave you feeling winded. Yard work takes longer. Or you find yourself napping more than you used to. While these ...

Panel discussion hosted by Commission on the Status of Women brings four panelists and over 50 community members to talk ...