Using the internet may result in less depression and better well-being in people over 50, according to a new study.

As colder weather sets in for the winter season, older adults face unique challenges that younger people normally do not experience.

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The importance of ensuring people stay healthier, more engaged, and better connected for longer is becoming clearer.

The comedian, 53, experienced depression during his youth and made an attempt on his life at Christmas when he returned home ...

From a public-health standpoint, social isolation and loneliness increase the risk for heart disease by 29%, for stroke by 32% and for dementia in older adults by 50%, according to the Centers for ...

Depression is one of the leading causes of disability worldwide, with middle-aged and older adults being especially ...

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Groups that connect elders and teens — both in real life and online — have a new sense of urgency in the loneliness epidemic.

These disruptions, especially at key developmental times, can lead to behavioral problems, anxiety, and depression. Not all ...

By Annette Hinkle It’s a tale as familiar — and old — as time itself. A creative, intelligent soul discovers at a very young ...