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Excess belly fat in midlife is linked to genes that may increase a person’s risk of developing Alzheimer's disease later in life.
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Age bias is culturally embedded across regions and socioeconomic groups. It rears its head in the workplace, in media representations and beauty "standards," and can be subtle — even unconscious — or overt.
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The VA pilot program places federally-backed volunteers in the homes of veterans to help with cooking, cleaning and other low-skill tasks.Carson Frame…
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A San Antonio researcher wants to know if two medicines many people already take could improve people's quality of life as they age. The drugs are…
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Research shows friendships can make you healthier and happier, while loneliness is a risk factor for early mortality. What biological mechanisms mediate…
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Five San Antonio nursing homes were flagged for alleged instances of abuse and neglect of their residents. The Express-News reports the Centers for…
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It’s no secret that the U.S. population is aging rapidly. No one is immune. And with aging comes frailty, disease, disabilities, memory loss and more. But…
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An aging generation of baby boomers, longer average life expectancy and a lack of available resources are contributing to what's being called an impending…
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San Antonio researchers will experiment with older baboons to see if new drugs can help ease the challenges that come with getting older. Scientists at…
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From Texas Standard: The so-called silver tsunami – the idea that as America's Baby Boomer generation ages, the country will change dramatically as a...