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Just about everyone you talk to these days is on Facebook, or knows someone who is. More>>
U.S. hospitals spent 16 percent of their overall patient care costs treating baby boomers in 2007, and that number is expected to rise even higher. More>>
There's an old saying that age is just a number. One Florida man knows a little something about age - and numbers too. More>>
If you need some motivation to hit the gym today, listen up. More>>
Seniors are the number one demographic that's easily fooled by scammers. More>>
A new survey finds more than 60 percent of grandparents are taking care of their grandkids on a regular basis. But how should parents manage these relationships without taking advantage? More>>
Most seniors with canes use them to get up and go. But some are using them for protection. "Cane Fu" classes are popping up across the country. More>>
To say waterskiing is her hobby would be an understatement. A Kansas woman has been hitting the water for more than 40 years. More>>
There's no shortage of blame for the down economy we're in, with reckless borrowing by homebuyers, irresponsible lending by big banks and corporate greed. Now there's a new scapegoat for financial ruin: the baby boomers. More>>
A new test that evaluates cognitive ability -- and which you can give yourself -- appears to be faster and more accurate than current tests in detecting early dementia, according to British researchers. More>>
About 400 senior citizens attended the San Diego County-sponsored Vital Aging Conference in Balboa Park today, where they were encouraged to use laughter as a way to stay healthy. More>>
In China, some seniors enjoy the art of Tai Chi to stay fit. But the ancient practice is being threatened by the younger generation, and the explosion of the fitness industry there. More>>
A review of Social Security and Medicare shows the government's giant trust funds could be depleted in the next 30 years. More>>
It may look like just a cute cuddly toy, but a robotic baby seal is actually helping seniors. Paro is the latest in Japanese robot technology. More>>
Saving for retirement while paying off the monthly bills is a tough act to balance, but not saving enough can come back to hurt you. That's what's happening for a group of Bay Area senior citizens, whose rent is going up. More>>
Lawmakers are calling for more funding to head off a national medical crisis over Alzheimer's. More>>
Running isn't just for the young and healthy. Older runners with healthy joints also keep pounding the pavement. More>>
The face of unemployment in America is getting older. The number of unemployed workers is up 50 percent from a year ago. More>>
Your pet may be good for your health. Experts say pets can be therapeutic, help you lose weight and reduce stress. More>>
The Nintendo Wii has proven to be a great way to motivate couch potatoes to exercise. In L.A., some seniors kept their resolution for the New Year by challenging teenagers to a high-tech fitness competition. More>>
Rating systems help people decide which restaurants to go to or hotels to stay at. So why not something similar from the federal government for the nation's 16,000 nursing homes? More>>
Anyone with a retirement fund tied to the stock market is worried following the collapse and sale of two investment banks. More>>
Baby boomers are retiring in record numbers, but their spending habits aren't changing, according to a survey from Nielsen. More>>
The stock market meltdown is having a big impact on some seniors trying to enjoy their golden years. More>>
More baby boomers are buying motorcycles, leading to more deadly crashes. More>>
Advocates with the AARP say they're seeing an alarming amount of cases where people are avoiding medical procedures to save money. More>>
There are more than 9 million Baby Boomers in California, and they're all approaching retirement amid an unstable economy. More>>
People are expected to live about 30 years longer than they were a century ago, and now scientists say we could soon be living even longer lives. More>>
Life expectancy is longer than ever in the U.S., but that doesn't always equal a healthier life. More>>
Injuries suffered from falling down make up 10 percent of all emergency room visits for people 65 and older. More>>
There's a new way to help detect dementia in senior citizens. More>>
Chester Santos has been training his brain for seven years. More>>
A new website is helping Baby Boomers use their cell phones more effectively. More>>
More and more people are sharing prescription drugs. More>>
Baby Boomers may find it more difficult to find the specialized care they will need as they age. More>>
The San Diego Police Department is warning the public after receiving reports of a scam targeting elderly Hispanic women at two local strip malls. More>>
It's a CBS smash hit. Since "The Mentalist" made its debut last season, the show has captured a consistent top 10 spot in the ratings, an Emmy nomination and the coveted Thursday 10 p.m. time slot. More>>
Big Red has now undergone a rare, life-altering surgery in the East County to repair a shattered leg and have a second chance at a good life. More>>
It sounds too good to be true. A new Walmart commercial claims you can feed your entire family a traditional Thanksgiving dinner for about $20. More>>
Three rewards totaling $16,000 were on offer today for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the "Geezer Bandit." More>>
At Crawford High School, welcome to Jonathan Winn's advanced calculus class. It's a class so popular and diverse it can't be confined to a single classroom or taught in a conventional method. More>>
The News 8 CrimeFighters need your help to identify a handful of suspected credit card thieves. El Cajon police have posted surveillance photos online, hoping somebody will recognize these criminals and come forward. More>>
