The opinions expressed are solely those of the authors and do not represent the views of the Department of Veterans Affairs. Dr. Aron is co-clinical coordinator of the VA Health Services Research ...

Fecal incontinence is the loss of normal bowel control, leading to accidental leakage of stool or gas through the anus. Some women develop fecal incontinence after childbirth, while others may develop ...

When the elderly stop eating, it can cause weight loss and nutritional deficiencies, potentially leading to serious health problems, including a risk for increased mortality and impaired immune ...

According to the National Institute on Aging, mild cognitive impairment (MCI) is when an older person has more problems with ...

Passing a bowel movement can cause a small reduction in body weight as a person’s body expels waste products. However, it is rarely significant and does not amount to long-term weight loss.

with 7.9 crore people having vision impairment and nearly 13.7 crore have near vision loss. We must highlight how we can protect the vision of our elderly family members and help them lead ...

Hypertension is a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease in both young and elderly persons; therefore, good blood pressure control is at ... which is related to loss of arterial elasticity ...

Since 1988, when Woods' parents died, the homicide-suicide rate among couples 55 and older in Florida has increased ... talk of feeling helpless or hopeless, loss of interest in activities ...

“That way they were able to take more control of their lives and keep participating actively in society.” Our study shows that hearing loss poses a substantial risk for depressive symptoms in older ...

Tree loss in Bolivia increased hugely in 2019 because of fires that spread out of control Older, carbon-rich tropical forests continue to be lost at a frightening rate, according to satellite data.