Following a Mediterranean diet long-term may have weight loss benefits but it may not be enough to enhance cognitive function ...

State data analyzed by the Illinois Policy Institute reveals the unrealistic and unsustainable nature of the state’s "Tier 1" ...

Climate change caused by humans played a direct role in the deaths of about 1,504 people during a heat wave that struck Europe last week, a new report has found.

Nursing home operators say much of the problem comes from Illinois’ Medicaid reimbursement rate, which is lower than most ...

In Marin, Napa and Sonoma counties, as well as in San Francisco, residents 65 and older outnumber those under 18.

Illinois’ retiree population is growing. Currently, the median age is 39.4, five years older than in 2000, according to the ...

A dwindling youth population means shrinking potential – not just economically, but in civic energy, creativity and community ...

Joining the multi-state Nurse Licensure Compact offers a solution to Illinois’ growing nurse shortage, but certain special ...

Services providers that help older adults live at home are raising an alarm amid federal funding uncertainty and showcasing ...