Susan Pigg
Scientists search for a way to extend the human lifespan that can be squeezed into a pill
Anne-Marie Tobin
One in 6 people who take care of the needs of ailing seniors at home is in distress, says a study of 130,000 people age 65 and over who receive publicly funded...
Elderly patients given formal home car after a hip replacement due to a fall have a lower risk of dying within a few months after leaving hospital.
Anne-Marie Tobin
More octogenarians are surviving heart attacks and part of the credit may rest with procedures such as bypass surgery and angioplasty, a new Canadian study...
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If you think you can save money on sunscreen by using a body lotion with SPF 15, we’ve got some bargain ways to give your skin more protection.
Nancy J. White
A University of Sheffield study points to a correlation between increased drinks and decreased symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis
Mari Yamaguchi
Women in Japan are expected to live almost 86 ½ years, topping the world longevity ratings for the 25th straight year, the government reported Monday.
Michelle McQuigge
Kids at summer enrichment programs make prototypes for safer wheelchairs, medication memory aids and glow-in-the-dark slippers.
Barbara Turnbull
“You’re out on your own, without a husband, empty-nested . . . you need them. It’s like having a warm blanket around you.”
A new report estimates that one out of every five Canadians over age 15 may suffer from arthritis by 2031.
Vanessa Lu
Retired Scarborough nurse starts program to help isolated seniors who learn everything from line dancing to karaoke to exercise techniques.
Nicole Baute
High-profile media types like Lloyd Robertson, Larry King and Hugh Hefner continue to thrive late in life, even as they hoist anchor.
Robert Cribb
With more men finding themselves single at mid-life and feeling as youthful as they did a decade ago, the image in the mirror can seem inconsistent with the inner...