More than 70% of older adults in fair or poor health said their pet helps them cope with physical or emotional symptoms.

In a new study, older people who ate lots of mushrooms had a lower risk for cognitive decline.

As couples age, they show more humor and tenderness towards one another, researchers say.

A generic HIV drug shows promise for reducing age-related inflammation in mice. Could it treat Alzheimer's disease?

The age difference in men and women's brains may be one reason why women tend to stay mentally sharp longer than men.

When older cells' fuel tanks start to get low, they have trouble performing their functions. A new discovery could change that.

Providing less than an hour of help to an elderly person can take a surprising emotional toll on older caregivers.

"...home is recognized as the preferred, safest, and best place for individualized care of patients and families."

A new discovery suggests a way to slow motor function decline and increased frailty in worms. Could it work for aging mammals, too?

Younger women who have recently had a child may be at higher risk for breast cancer than their child-free peers.