Your health needs change as you age. Treatment for common types of breast cancer in older adults may change, too. Learning you have breast cancer is stressful at any age. But you may learn you have ...

If you’re 65 or older and have been itemizing your tax deductions, you may wonder if the new “senior bonus deduction” in Trump’s tax bill — available starting in 2025 — could benefit you. After all, ...

Veterans over the age of 65 are eligible for a range of benefits and services designed to support their health, well-being and financial security. These benefits acknowledge the contributions and ...

Women over 65 are being screened for cervical cancer in diminishing numbers. But some are reluctant to give up the tests. JB Lockhart, a retired office worker in Oregon, still schedules an annual Pap ...

As we navigate our fabulous 40s and beyond, it’s hard not to notice the wealth of wisdom that women over 65 carry with them. Their life experiences and habits are not just relics of the past; they’re ...

Thanks to provisions in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, the standard deduction has been super-sized for seniors: Taxpayers 65 and older can now claim up to an additional $6,000 without itemizing their ...

Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal trainer and weightlifting coach. She has been writing about health for over 10 years. To stave off winter ...

Influenza, or the flu, is a virus transmitted by respiratory droplets from coughing and sneezing. It can cause the sudden onset of a fever, cough, runny nose, sore throat, headache, muscle and joint ...