At a time when the oldest baby boomers are turning 80, nursing homes and other long-term care options are struggling. One emerging model, however, is showing promise.

Anxiety and depression are not uncommon among seniors awaiting surgery, but a recent study suggests that a coordinated-care model involving mental health counseling could ease the path to the operating room — and boost the chances of a healthy recovery.

Recent research suggests the inability to recapture details, which often plagues the aging brain, may be less a sign of looming dementia than the product of a healthy neuroadaptation process.

We often point to a lack of strength training to explain the loss of muscle mass as we age, but recent research suggests that’s only part of the story.

As the antiaging gospel has moved beyond the super-rich to the affluent mainstream, mental health experts are concerned about the rise of “longevity fixation syndrome.”

Chronic health conditions can prevent some seniors from reaping the muscle-building benefits of physical activity. Recent research suggests a particular supplement may help them get moving.

Caloric restriction and intermittent fasting have become popular longevity strategies in recent years, though recent research suggests a simpler dietary approach may be less risky.