January 12, 2021

Weight Training Benefits Older Women, Men Equally, Study Shows

When it comes to pumping iron, women have as much to gain as men.

January 11, 2021

Some Americans Can't Access Telemedicine, Study Shows

Telemedicine rapidly expanded during the COVID-19 pandemic as people turned to their phones and computers rather than leave their homes for health care.

December 29, 2020

Older and Getting Surgery? Get Fit Beforehand

Getting fit before surgery can limit the amount of muscle older adults will lose during their recovery, researchers say.

December 21, 2020

High-Dose Vitamin D Won't Prevent Seniors' Falls: Study

High doses of vitamin D may increase seniors' risk of falls, rather than reduce it, according to a new study.

December 8, 2020

Air Pollution May Harm Older Women's Brains

Pollutants in the air -- fine particulates that are 30 times smaller than the width of a strand of hair -- may be damaging older women's brains.

November 30, 2020

Got Leftover Meds? Ditch Them at Pharmacy Drop Boxes

Medication drop boxes at pharmacies are a safe and secure way for people to dispose of unwanted drugs, but many people are unaware of them, a new study finds.