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A study by researchers at Kanazawa University in Japan found that drinking green tea regularly may reduce certain types of brain damage in older...

Researchers from Tokyo Metropolitan University have uncovered a significant link between age-related diabetes and the loss of specific pancreatic...

For years, fitness experts have stressed the importance of running for cardiovascular health. But recent scientific studies have demonstrated that...

Managing high blood pressure is important for everyone, but it becomes especially critical as people age. High blood pressure, also called...

Obesity is a growing health concern worldwide, especially for older adults. Carrying excess weight does more than change how we look—it has serious...

We used to have "balloon" debates in school: The hot-air balloon is losing height and, to avoid disaster, people must be jettisoned. To avoid this...

As we get older, taking care of our teeth and gums becomes even more important. One of the most common dental problems in older adults is gum disease,...