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New research suggests that a person’s overall physical and mental abilities, known as intrinsic capacity, may help predict ...

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A small set of common blood biomarkers predicts which older adults will develop specific combinations of chronic diseases—and ...

Koumans and team pointed out that while adults ages 65 and older make up 17.7% of the U.S. population, this group bore a ...

A nonprofit in Miami County is looking for seniors in Miami County to celebrate Valentine’s Day in a special way. One Small ...

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New research suggests waist-to-height ratio is a more accurate obesity risk indicator than BMI, especially for older adults.