People with shorter telomeres, the protective caps at the end of chromosomes, inside their white blood cells may be more ...

A new study found that older adults with fluctuating cholesterol levels—regardless of how high—could be 60% more likely to ...

Effects of Social Isolation and Loneliness” is the topic of a Wyoming Dementia Together (WDT) program Wednesday, Feb. 12.

Increased social engagement may delay dementia onset by up to five years, emphasizing the importance of social connections ...

Many commercial biological age tests collect genetic information through saliva samples or oral swabs. For accurate measurements, however, blood samples are typically necessary according to a new ...

Social activities include dining out, traveling, and even playing bingo. According to research from Rush, staying socially ...

Keeping your blood pressure in check may benefit you in the long run by cutting your risk of developing dementia.

Amid the rising cost of senior care facilities, more aging baby boomers prefer to age in place, often creating the need for ...

Keeping active throughout life—particularly before the age of 50—leads to changes in the brain that could help stave off ...

Being more social by visiting friends, attending parties and going to church may help keep your brain healthy, according to new research.

Visiting friends, going to parties, and being social may help keep your brain healthy and prevent or delay dementia in old ...

Visiting friends, attending parties and going to church may help keep your brain healthy, according to research conducted at ...