Participating in social activities can be beneficial as you age. It can help with your mental health, as well as maintaining your overall well-being and independence. Older adults may find various ...

Experts long have known that strong social networks and physical activity help older adults stay healthier. Until now, however, little has been known about how these two factors interact to affect the ...

When the COVID-19 pandemic forced New Yorkers to isolate, Yu — an 89-year-old Chinese immigrant in Manhatta n — went on reading, writing and learning about history from the comfort of his apartment as ...

As we step into the future, the landscape of social activities for seniors is evolving beautifully, particularly in 2026. With the right mix of engagement, creativity, and connection, you can not only ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (ABC 4) — Social interactions and leisure activities allow older adults to stay engaged with family, friends and their communities, leading to a higher quality of life and ...

Friendships, community ties and family bonds may apply the brakes to natural cell aging, providing a simple way to invest in health in older age. In a massive new study, scientists have found that ...

In conversations around preventive brain health, we often focus on the role of diet, exercise, and sleep. These are activities we can often improve in isolation, and they can be some of the easier ...

European study reveals that retirees feel less lonely over time, with new social activities and personal connections helping reduce isolation—especially for women and highly educated retirees. Study: ...

As a hospital-based physician, I almost always treat people with serious chronic health conditions. As a consequence of these conditions, they lose not just energy but also connection to much of what ...

What do collecting old editions of Dungeons & Dragons monster manuals, securing the same tailgate spot for over 20 years, and mastering yoga postures have in common? They are all forms of “serious ...

Social connectedness is vital to well-being, but members of Gen Z are hesitant about interacting with one another in today’s online and polarized world, says Stanford psychologist Jamil Zaki. That ...

September is Healthy Aging Month, a national observance that highlights the positive aspects of growing older and encourages adults to take charge of their health, happiness and wellbeing. With ...