Research shows that following healthy eating patterns can cut overall mortality risk by 20% and reduce the risk of death from ...

Q: Do seniors need any special vitamins? A: Our nutritional needs change as we age. And sometimes, several key vitamins and minerals can be low or deficient in older adults. Pop a vitamin, right? But ...

Almonds are one of the most senior-friendly nuts thanks to their high calcium, magnesium, and vitamin E content. These nutrients help support bone strength, which naturally declines with age. Almonds ...

With all the choices, it's no wonder half of multivitamin users in a new, nationally representative Consumer Reports telephone survey expressed some doubt that they were taking the right product for ...

While pharma companies struggle to show that cutting-edge therapies can treat, prevent, or slow Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia, a new study suggests that a far simpler and cheaper ...

Sept. 14 (UPI) --A new study found no benefit to older people from taking a cocoa extract supplement despite previous research suggesting it may benefit thinking and reasoning. Yet, researchers found ...

Active Aging is weekly series that provides wellness tips and creative living ideas for the active aging lifestyle. Getting enough essential vitamins and minerals is a vital part of maintaining good ...

Falling is the leading cause of injury-related death among people over age 65, and seniors who want to avoid falls should exercise, not rely on supplements like vitamin D, US guidelines said Tuesday.