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It’s no secret that older people can become isolated and lonely, especially as connections with relatives and friends fall away and losses of loved ones occur. Without regular social interaction, grief and depression may overwhelm a lonely senior, potentially causing serious harm. Years ago, Patrick Arbore, of the Institute on…

No one can deny the devastating effects that opioid abuse has taken on thousands of young people and communities across our country. No doubt too many people are using narcotics in ways never intended for these medications. The question is, how to determine an appropriate use of such drugs and…

There are some people who swear they can predict rain just by the pain they feel in their knees or back. And there is a common belief that wet or humid weather can affect the aches you feel in your joints. But two studies out of Australia suggest otherwise. Researchers…

Each year, at the major consumer electronics conference in Las Vegas, the latest tech toys are revealed to the delight of young gamers and tech fanatics. But this year, some of the more interesting revelations involved gadgets geared to an older audience. Between “smart” canes that have sensors and GPS,…

Dr. Lisa Feldman Barrett, a distinguished professor of psychology at Northeastern University, has some new year’s advice for those of you who want to stay as healthy and sharp as possible while aging: Do “it” until it hurts. What does that mean? Dr. Barrett and her research colleagues have studied…

When you’re tired or feeling down, it might be easy to dismiss your symptoms as just normal “aging.” But feeling fatigued or weak, especially if these symptoms come on suddenly, may not just be the result of getting older. Writing for Kaiser Health News, journalist Judith Graham provides useful information about…