Seniors

For older versus younger adults, low- to moderate-intensity statins are associated with a greater reduction in low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C), according to a study published online Aug. 1...

Taking a multivitamin could improve memory in older adults, according to a new study.

The population of adults aged 65 years and older in the United States has grown at the fastest clip of any previous decade in 130 years, new census data show.

The story recollection abilities of seniors significantly improved as did brain activity after weeks of supervised walking exercise, investigators say.

Healthcare providers will need to handle not only growing need, but care that’s more complex, the authors of a spring 2023 health trends report say.

A multifactorial training program for health professionals is capable of halving the use of antibiotics against urinary tract infections (UTIs) while maintaining patient safety, according to a study published...

The combination of mechanotherapy — the use of mechanical forces to stimulate tissue healing — and anti-inflammatory treatment can help heal damage in aged muscles, according to a new study.

Despite the trouble and turmoil associated with the advent of COVID-19, population-wide mental health did not substantially decline when compared with pre-pandemic levels, researchers report.

The data support a single yearly dose of the COVID-19 bivalent booster vaccine for older adults and other groups vulnerable to severe disease, ACIP members say.

The findings underscore the potential for clinical implications when a patient loses a cohabiting relationship later in life, investigators say.