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What does it take to live healthfully into the triple digits? Science has shown that eating nutrient-rich foods, exercising regularly, getting enough sleep, managing stress, and surrounding yourself with loved ones all play a role. But did…

We all want to thrive as older adults, but what exactly does that mean? As primary care doctors with specified training in treating older adults, geriatricians see first-hand people who are living a healthy and satisfying life in their…

Special cells called osteoblasts build new bone while osteoclasts break down old bone.You might be amazed to learn that every 10 years, the skeleton goes through a process termed modelling in which it entirely regenerates. Read more about…

For Joe Toles, the track to fatherhood runs straight through foster care. "My mission, my purpose, is to help," Toles told CBS News. Toles grew up in foster homes and aged out of the system. Then, he found a father figure in his…

New research in osteoarthritis leaves hope for an injection that prevents or restores joint damage. getty In this second installment of our stories on osteoarthritis, we discuss a new approach for treatment and cure. Both stories are part…

Martha Stewart made history on Monday as the oldest swimsuit model to grace the cover of Sports Illustrated.The legendary TV host, 81, is one of four women to pose for the magazine’s iconic swimsuit edition this year. Rounding out the 2023…

Scientists discover bat protein that can slow aging and even fight Covid, heart disease and arthritisBy Caitlin Tilley, Health Reporter For Dailymail.Com Updated: 11:07 EDT, 12 May 2023 <!-- <!-- …

SACRAMENTO —  There are days when Milford Kemp’s mind can’t leave the boxing ring. At 69 years old, he relives fights in an endless loop, replaying each blow from memory as his large fists rhythmically reenact his words.He was briefly…

Like most older adults, Brian Kelly wants to stay in his home as long as he can.The Seminole resident’s concerns go beyond losing his independence or the rising cost of long-term care.“I wonder, ‘Is the facility welcoming to LGBTQ?’”…

Every week, a small group of older women gathers in a little room next to the courtyard of a senior living center in Northern California to practice the centuries-old Japanese craft of arranging flowers. The ikebana stylists, ranging from…