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People who have a few drinks a week live longer and are less likely to have heart disease, say US scientists. Read more
Aging is related to faulty stress responses and hormonal changes rather than the passage of time, according to a new review of the evidence. Read more
Loneliness is not just a problem for older people, nor is it a product of individualistic societies. Read more
Quality of life among older people is about much more than just health and physical functioning. Read more
A study shows that physical activity in middle age helps people keep their mobility later on. Read more
Family style meals boost quality of life in nursing home residents. Read more
People who retire early do not live longer, despite popular perception. Read more
Actors and actresses who win an Oscar live four years longer, on average, than nominees who do not win. Read more
Men with open-angle glaucoma can take sildenafil without suffering any deterioration in their eye condition. Read more
A worldwide survey shows the majority of those over 40 continue to have sex, although not without certain issues. Read more
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