People who live in Mediterranean countries have long been admired for their healthy eating habits. Now a new study confirms why. The diet has recently been found to protect against heart disease, cancer, Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease and other chronic conditions.

For his 113th birthday this week, the world's oldest man received gifts, flowers and $1,000 from his town's mayor. What he wants, however, is to live another five years.

Nearly 50% of women aged 80 or older experience a pelvic floor disorder, which can take the form of urinary incontinence, fecal incontinence or pelvic organ prolapse, according to a new report.

A new study has found that the combination of light exercise and specific nutritional supplements could help keep seniors fit for a longer period of time.

The Wesley Enhanced Living Foundation will host "The Aging Revolution II," a conference devoted to aging issues, on September 25 in Philadelphia.

As if keeping your original set isn't enough of a reason, here's one more justification for keeping your teeth healthy: Excessive use of denture cream could lead to neurological damage.

For the first time, moderate exercise has been shown to delay the onset of dementia and improve memory in seniors, according to new research from Australia.

A new study adds to the body of research showing that flu shots do not reduce the risk of death.

With or without dementia, a person's mental capacity diminishes years before they die, according to new research.

Nearly 13% of seniors suffer some kind of abuse, usually in the form of verbal mistreatment, according to a recent report.