For the last 2 months, 78-year-old Latha (name changed), has been struggling with progressive slowness of walking and fear of ...

The patient's condition, along with her multiple injuries, posed significant mobilization challenges and required an interdisciplinary approach when initiating a care strategy of different therapies.

Metformin, touted as the world's most used anti-diabetic drug, has the potential to improve old age disabilities, such as muscle weakness and poor physical performance, according to University of ...

A simple health test may help estimate how long you’ll live after 60, revealing insights about aging, mobility, strength, and ...

(Reuters Health) - Less than an extra hour a week of moderate exercise can make a big difference in helping older adults stay mobile and reduce their risk of developing major mobility problems, a U.S.

"Mild anemia in elderly women has often been dismissed as 'innocent', but it might be a significant health problem." – Paulo H.M. Chaves, M.D., Ph.D. The amount of oxygen-carrying hemoglobin ...

A new study led by the University of Plymouth and funded through the EU-funded TRACY project has advised governments to do more to develop transport policies that allow those over the age of 65 to ...

Geriatric specialists warn that certain everyday habits can affect quality of life as the years go by. These are the behaviors you should leave behind to age in a healthier way ...