The study of ageing has shifted from a niche pursuit to a major area of research. Over the past two decades, scientists have flooded the field, determined to unlock the secret to a longer, healthier ...

Childhood ADHD was also linked to a higher risk of disability in middle age — having problems with work or other daily activities due to poor physical health. The link between childhood ADHD and ...

At around the age of 40, Maja Olecka’s friend suddenly found she could no longer handle her drink. Quantities of alcohol that she would have shrugged off in the past now knocked her for six. Her ...

Respiratory infections are among the leading causes of illness and death in the elderly, driven by immune aging, chronic ...

New England has the lowest percentage of houses deemed “age-ready,” mostly because so many houses are old. Aging-in-place upgrades help elderly avoiding moving into facilities. Photo for The ...