Elder abuse affects 5 million seniors per year. Abuse is a loose term, and the term may include being abused financially, sexually, physically or mentally. Some caretakers and even family members may choose to have their loved one alter their will to make them the primary benefactor.
Do you need a mobility scooter? Here’s how to determine if a mobility scooter would be a prudent investment, and where and how you should go about buying one.
Here are five apps or fitness tech accessories that can boost your health and workout routines.
Taking good care of your skin is an essential part of living a long, healthy life, yet many people don’t know where to begin when it comes to determining their skin type. This is crucially important, as not everybody is the same, which means that relying on the same skin treatment process as your friends and family members could quickly backfire.
Chronic diseases are a key factor limiting the mobility of older people. Usually individuals are conscious of their condition in the case of an acute musculoskeletal disorder
A new study suggests that sunscreen protects the skin's blood vessel function from harmful ultraviolet radiation (UVR) exposure by protecting dilation of the blood vessels.
Sugar does not improve mood and it can make people less alert and more tired after its consumption - according to a new study by the University of Warwick, Humboldt University of Berlin, and Lancaster University.
Here are the hidden dangers of testosterone replacement therapy and why it’s becoming increasingly studied with skepticism.
Here’s how to protect your loved ones from elderly abuse, and what you need to know about this unfortunate trend as the population ages more and more.
Here’s why you should ditch yo-yo tactics and rely on more authoritative data for finding a healthy weight.
Dietary intake of two fatty acids, omega-3 and omega-6, may have opposite effects on the severity of asthma in children
Most people love to get some extra shut-eye when the weekend rolls around, but new research indicates that sleeping in on the weekends could actually be bad for you. Despite the allure of lazing around with your pillows and blankets for a few extra hours, there are causes for concern when it comes to sleeping in that are leading some scientists to warn against the beloved habit.
Patients shed more weight when doctors give specific tips, study finds
'Snus' may be less harmful for smokers unable or unwilling to quit tobacco
Exercise can shift the human body clock, with the direction and amount of this effect depending on the time of day or night in which people exercise.