MONDAY, Sept. 19, 2022 (HealthDay News) — As Americans age, millions end up struggling with dementia or some level of memory impairment and diminished capacity to think clearly and make decisions. Yet a new study says that despite such serious challenges, many seniors continue to manage their own finances, oftenContinue Reading
MONDAY, Sept. 19, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Seniors, there’s good news and bad from a new study of mental health. The brain-centered research confirms that mental skills do decline with age — but it also finds many people over 60 having better psychological health than folks in their 20s. “WeContinue Reading
FRIDAY, Sept. 16, 2022 (HealthDay News) — COVID-19 infection may significantly boost an older person’s risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease, a new, large-scale study suggests. People 65 and older who contracted COVID were nearly 70% more likely overall to be diagnosed with Alzheimer’s within a year of their infection, researchersContinue Reading
FRIDAY, Sept. 16, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Older adults who rise and shine early every day may have sharper minds and fewer depression symptoms, a new study suggests. The researchers found that U.S. adults aged 65 and older who typically got up early — before 7 a.m. — then stayedContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 14, 2022 (HealthDay News) — A daily multivitamin might help keep your brain free from any decline in thinking skills, a new study suggests. In a trial of more than 21,000 men and women, the study authors reported that cocoa had no benefit on thinking skills but takingContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 14, 2022 (HealthDay News) — If only you could pop vitamin D and fish oil supplements to fight the frailty that often comes with aging, but new research delivers a disappointing message: Don’t count on it. In reaching that conclusion, the team used data from the VITAL studyContinue Reading
TUESDAY, Sept. 13, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Aching joints are common for people over 50, but it’s still important to talk to a doctor about it rather than endlessly self-medicating, experts say. Now, a new poll from the University of Michigan breaks down joint pain, its impact on those whoContinue Reading
THURSDAY, Sept. 8, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Queen Elizabeth II, who reigned over Great Britain for 70 years — the longest reign in the nation’s history — died at 96 at Balmoral Castle in Scotland on Thursday. “The Queen died peacefully at Balmoral this afternoon,” a statement posted late ThursdayContinue Reading
THURSDAY, Sept. 8, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Buckingham Palace on Thursday announced that Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II has been placed under medical supervision following “concern” from her doctors over her health. The queen, 96, is still residing at Balmoral Castle, her estate in the Scottish Highlands, and has not beenContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 7, 2022 (HealthDay News) — America’s middle-income seniors could face a time of financial reckoning within the next decade, with the rising costs of health care and assisted living overwhelming their meager savings, a new study reports. The number of middle-income seniors in the United States is expectedContinue Reading
THURSDAY, Sept. 1, 2022 (HealthDay News) — When the wildly popular TV show “This Is Us” wrapped up its final season this year, it did so with a storyline that showed one of the lead characters dealing with Alzheimer’s disease as her adult children disagreed over the type of careContinue Reading
TUESDAY, Aug. 30, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Every year, anywhere from 700,000 to 1 million people fall while in U.S. hospitals, and this often triggers a downward health spiral. Little has been shown to make a dent in those numbers. Until now. Enter Smart Socks, which are wired with sensorsContinue Reading
THURSDAY, Aug. 25, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Here’s a fresh prescription for seniors who want to live longer and lower their odds of dying from cancer or heart disease: Lace up your running shoes or grab your tennis racket. A new U.S. National Cancer Institute study found older folks whoContinue Reading
THURSDAY, Aug. 25, 2022 (HealthDay News) — It’s never too late to benefit from regular walks. A new study suggests that a 10-minute daily stroll can prolong life in folks well into their 80s and beyond. “Adults are less likely to meet activity recommendations as they get older,” said studyContinue Reading