Getting older comes with its share of aches, pains — but not every unwelcome change should be blamed on age. In fact, they ...

Symptoms many dismiss may point to an overlooked cause, and catching it early could help prevent lasting health problems.

Could vitamin B12 be the key to muscle power as we age? New research links this nutrient to mitochondrial health and energy.

Vitamin B12 is needed in microscopic amounts, but a shortage can have major effects on health and energy. The vitamin was first linked to a lifesaving liver treatment for pernicious anemia nearly 100 ...

Doctors say fatigue, dry skin, weight changes and feeling cold all the time may be early signs of a thyroid problem rather ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. It’s fair to say that aging and longevity are on many people’s minds, especially as they grow older. The idea of being unable to ...

Pinpoint whether memory loss is normal aging or a warning sign—clear patterns to watch, the ABCS tracking method, and when to see a doctor to protect your cognitive health. You walk into the kitchen ...

In the days after Thursday’s presidential debate, one of the questions that was asked on the stage seems to be lingering in the public debate: How would the candidates address concerns about their ...

Will your heart outlast your mind? Chances are growing that it will. Dementia, a decline that interferes with the activities of daily living, isn't a normal part of aging but it's going to be ...

It could be as simple as constantly misplacing keys, or forgetting to pay a bill, or repeating questions over and over. As people age, their memory and cognition tends to take a small hit. But about ...

Forgetting names and misplacing items happen to us all, more so as we age. But when should you be concerned that these small acts of forgetfulness are part of a larger cognitive decline that may ...

As you get older, it's normal to notice changes in your sleep. These can include fewer hours of shuteye, waking up more during the night, and finding it harder to drop off. However, despite the ...