While life expectancy rates for older Americans are rising, nearly 40% of adults report living with a digestive disease of some kind. "Many people don't realize that these conditions are very common ...

A growing sense of loneliness - and the associated risks of stroke, heart disease, depression and stress - is spreading among ...

The Long Island nonprofit says that interacting with horses can have a calming, grounding effect — helping reduce stress and ...

Study finds loneliness, physical activity, and living arrangements also play significant roles in mental health outcomes for Nigeria’s elderly population. Study: Influence of physical activity on ...

Connie Korteland, 82, was accustomed to being active and able to get around when her health changed rather quickly. “We had recently moved to the area, and so we had a lot of work to do around the ...

A bidirectional relationship exists between having a sense of meaning in life and behavioral health issues such as anxiety, depression and loneliness, a new study finds. This means that one can lead ...

A team of gastroenterologists and hepatologists examine psychosocial factors in older Americans with gastrointestinal conditions. While life expectancy rates for older Americans are rising, nearly 40% ...

A lot of older adults have digestive diseases that can be debilitating. They can also be linked to loneliness and depression, a new study says. "These conditions are very common in ambulatory care," ...

Older adults may be at a higher risk of experiencing loneliness and social isolation due to changes in health and social connections. However, there are strategies that can help manage these feelings.

A study from the United Kingdom suggests that increasing the accessibility and affordability of public transportation may significantly benefit social engagement and mental health among older adults.

For more information on this program, contact the Butler County Elderly Services Program at (513) 868-9281 or (800) 215-5305. HAMILTON — Patrick McGee is a people person. He overflows with stories ...

In the fall of 2023, New York State Governor Kathy Hochul appointed Dr. Ruth Westheimer, then 95, New York’s Loneliness Ambassador. Long recognized as America’s most famous sex therapist (she ...