Independence is a precious commodity that only increases in value as you age. When you’re no longer able to complete routine tasks and activities — such as shopping for food, preparing meals or ...

New research published in The Lancet Public Health has shown that short bouts of physical activity that are part of everyday life, such as climbing stairs or sweeping, can help prevent cardiovascular ...

Women have a harder time getting back to baseline in the year after a stroke when it comes to daily activities like eating, ...

Many people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) experience severe fatigue that can limit their ability to perform daily activities. A 2021 review found fatigue was a symptom of COPD in ...

Find the perfect medical alert system now. If you or a loved one struggles with essential daily tasks, it might be time to move to an assisted living facility. People who live at assisted living ...

Tonya Russell is a Philadelphia-based writer who covers mental health, culture and wellness. She has bylines in the New York Times, the Washington Post, SELF and more. She’s also a professional ...

And as you get older, these so-called activities of daily living can become harder. If you or a loved one starts to have trouble performing such tasks, it may be time to talk about moving to a senior ...