As a person ages, they can adopt certain behaviors to help them live healthier and improve their physical and mental health and quality of life. A lot of the habits that make up healthy living as an ...

Making friends as an adult is awkward, effortful, and completely worth it—here's how to actually do it.

As more older adults choose to live independently, experts say a little planning can go a long way in helping them stay safe, healthy and connected. Dr. Laura Garrett shared practical tips on how ...

Andrew Duxbury, M.D., professor in the UAB Division of Gerontology, Geriatrics and Palliative Care, provides expert advice and tips for at-home geriatric care. The health of older adults can change ...

Your college registration days might be long behind you, but the thrill of planning a structured yet exciting schedule doesn’t have to be. A recent social media trend has adults revisiting that ...

Sleep is important at all ages, but older adults often do not get enough. Proper sleep hygiene can help promote healthy sleep habits and help individuals stay healthy as they age. Sleep hygiene refers ...

Somewhere along the way to adulthood, time to play fades away. We tend to trade silliness and imagination for seriousness and busyness. Yet there is clear evidence that adults benefit from playfulness ...