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Decluttering can be stressful − a clinical psychologist explains how personal values can make it easier

Asking how discarding an item fits with a person’s goals can help them decide whether to keep it. MoMo Productions via Getty Images by Mary...

Voters without kids are in the political spotlight – but they’re not all the same

As many as 50 million to 60 million Americans may have decided that they don’t want to have kids. Getty Images by Jennifer Watling Neal,...

Staying Stronger Longer: Addressing sarcopenia with exercise

Studies suggest women are prone to more muscle mass loss than men. Jamie Grill via Getty Images (NewsUSA) - Muscle health is just as important as...

Guest Editorial: Seniors often isolated, ignored despite being society’s most precious living commodity

America has come a long way since declaring its independence from England and establish­ing a new country based on such lofty ideals as “life,...

Heat waves can be deadly for older adults: An aging global population and rising temperatures mean millions are at risk

Older adults face health risks from high heat for many reasons, including medications. AP Photo/Manu Fernandez by Deborah Carr, Boston University; Enrica De Cian, Ca'...

Loss of muscle mass among elderly can lead to falls, and staying put during the pandemic doesn’t help

Studies suggest women are prone to more muscle mass loss than men. Jamie Grill via Getty Images by Roger Fielding, Tufts University This article was originally...

Addressing sarcopenia with a healthy diet

Weight training, along with low-impact aerobic activities and a good diet, can help stave off sarcopenia. Barry Austin via Getty Images (NewsUSA) - Age-related loss of...

Extreme heat is particularly hard on older adults, and an aging population and climate change are putting ever more people at risk

During the July 2023 heat wave, people gathered at the Justa Center, a day cooling center in downtown Phoenix for people age 55 and...

Longer naps in the day may be an early sign of dementia in older adults

by Yue Leng, University of California, San Francisco Doctors often recommend “power naps” as a way to compensate for a poor night’s sleep and help...

Older Americans are given the wrong idea about online safety

Telling elders scary stories about online scammers is not the best way to keep them safe. Olga Gavrilenko/EyeEm via Getty Images by Nora McDonald, University of...

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