Some researchers suspect that rising prescription drug use may explain a disturbing trend. By Paula Span For a while, walking the dog felt hazardous. Earl Vickers was accustomed to taking Molly, his ...

The way people walk also changes with age. Many older adults walk slower, take shorter steps, or have an unsteady stride.

EDITOR’S NOTE: The following column was originally published Sept. 11, 2021. Thanks to breakthroughs in medicine and nutrition in recent years, we are living longer than ever before. But this increase ...

The notion of getting older is often looked upon with disdain, worry and fear. However, in my opinion, Mark Twain said it best, “Do not complain about growing old. It is a privilege denied to many.” ...

Losing your balance can be an unsettling experience. If you fall, it can be dangerous as well. And unfortunately, falls and fall-related injuries are common occurrences. According to the World Health ...

For a while, walking the dog felt hazardous. Earl Vickers was accustomed to taking Molly, his shepherd-boxer-something-else mix, for strolls on the beach or around his neighborhood in Seaside, ...