Poor housing conditions increase the risk of falls among older adults, and the associated healthcare and social costs exceed $1 billion each year, according to a study published last week in PLoS One.

The majority of older US adults regularly took prescription and over-the-counter (OTC) medications and dietary supplements between 2015-2016 and 2021-2023 while polypharmacy with prescription ...

Taking a daily multivitamin may help older adults preserve the strength and stamina needed for everyday activities. After three years, users reported better functional health than those taking a ...