In light of the baby boomer generation turning 65 this year, a recent article published by CNN Health highlighted several health problems that these individuals may be affected by as they grow older.

Individuals who gain excess weight during their 40s may have an increased risk of developing dementia in old age, according to a recent study published in the journal Neurology.

It is widely recommended that all individuals sleep between six and eight hours each night, but achieving this much nightly rest may be especially important for older people, according to a recent study published in the journal Sleep.

Kids who learn how to play an instrument or read music may be less likely to develop memory loss in old age, according to a recent study that was published in the journal Neuropsychology.

Aging individuals who want to sustain good cognitive function may consider going for brisk walks several times each week, according to the findings of a recent study.

Meditation may significantly impact brain regions that are associated with memory, sense of self, empathy and stress, according to a study published in the journal Psychiatry Research: Neuroimaging. A team of scientists at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) have found that meditating does not only lend a sense of peace and physical relaxation, but it may also provide cognitive and psychological benefits.

Practicing tai chi, a form of Chinese martial art, may help elderly individuals who suffer from depression to lower their symptoms and improve their overall health, according to a recent study that was published in the American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry.

A traditional form of Jin Shin acupressure may help individuals who have suffered minor traumatic brain injuries to regain memory and improve their cognitive responses, according to a new University of Colorado study.

Star-shaped brain cells that transfer lactate energy to neurons aid in the retention of long-term memory, according to recent research that was conducted by investigators at Mount Sinai School of Medicine.

Although the heart condition atrial fibrillation affects millions of Americans, new research that is published in the journal Neurology shows that stroke survivors who have this irregular heartbeat are more likely to develop elderly dementia than those who do not.