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February 1, 2024

After they leave the White House, what should America do with our ex-presidents?

Leaders come and go in America. But what's a former president to do after leaving the White House? Jared Cohen explores the engaging topic in an exclusive excerpt from his book, "Life After Power."

January 26, 2024

Want to live longer? Focus on your 'healthspan' not your lifespan

The average lifespan for Americans has increased from 75 to 77. But while they are living longer, many Americans are not staying healthy. What we want to aim for is quality of life.

January 19, 2024

Dolly Parton’s birthday celebrated in style with ponies, cowboy hats and costumes at Michigan senior home

A senior living facility hosts a week-long celebration leading up to Dolly Parton's birthday on Jan. 19. Events include a dress-up station, the chance to pet a pony and more.

January 15, 2024

Purple Heart recipient, 101 years old, celebrates his birthday at Hooters: 'Just loved it'

A US Army veteran and Purple Heart recipient named Harry Perez Cerezo recently celebrated his 101st birthday at Hooters — now an annual tradition for him.

January 13, 2024

Home hospital care brings ‘phenomenal’ benefits to patients and providers, study finds

A growing number of patients and providers are heralding the benefits of bringing hospital care into homes — but a lack of permanent federal funding could put such programs at risk.

January 10, 2024

Hearing aid use could help people extend their lives, USC study finds

Research by Keck School of Medicine of USC found that people who wear hearing aids regularly have a 24% lower risk of mortality. A lead researcher and geriatrician detailed the benefits.

December 26, 2023

New Year’s resolution guide: 5 steps to a healthier 2024 from a longevity expert

Florida neurosurgeon and longevity expert Dr. Brett Osborn offers these five basic New Year's resolutions to make for better health heading into 2024.

December 15, 2023

Artist helps seniors capture precious memories in works of art: 'They bring their life experiences'

Erin Finley, an award-winning artist in Canada, is the creator of Memory Drawing, a program that helps older adults tap into their memories and express them in vibrant color.

December 13, 2023

Blood test may predict the organs in the body that are aging faster than normal, says Stanford study

Nearly 20% of healthy adults have at least one organ aging at an accelerated rate — which increases disease risk. Here's what to know about a new study out of Stanford University.

December 12, 2023

Japan’s oldest person, Fusa Tatsumi, has died at age 116

Fusa Tatsumi, a 116-year-old Osaka resident, died of old age on Dec. 12, 2023. She was the oldest person in Japan and spent her last days at a nursing home in Kashiwara.