Health and Wellness

Meditation is gaining ground as an accepted health practice for older adults.

In late June, 2013, 77-year-old Helga Beier will perform a 20-minute recital at the Theatersaal of the University in Bremen, Germany.

Flowers, jewelry,  fragrant soaps, and cards aren't going to cut it for a family caregiver.

An increasing number of older people prefer a natural death over being kept alive on a ventilator.

The last surviving member of the Stanford class of 1933, Dr. Ephraim Engleman, is turning 102 in a few weeks. There are many interesting accomplishments to his credit.

Life expectancy has risen faster over the past century than it did since the appearance of the humans, 200,000 years ago. That makes 72 the new 30, scientists say, and as reported by CNBC.