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Having Diabetes Can Speed Up Brain Aging, New Study Finds
Both prediabetes and type 2 diabetes speed up brain aging, but living a healthy lifestyle offers protection, according to researchers.
Fish Oil Supplements May Help People at High Risk for Alzheimer's
A new study finds taking a daily fish oil supplement may slow brain cell deterioration in people at genetic risk for Alzheimer’s – but researchers say it does not benefit all older adults.
New Study Identifies the Best Diets for Slowing Your Biological Clock
Follow an eating plan high in vitamins and minerals and low in added sugars to stay young.
COVID-19 Virus Now Widespread in U.S. Wildlife
Researchers have detected the SARS-CoV-2 virus in 6 wild animal species commonly spotted in U.S. backyards.
Preventing Middle-Age Spread: Skipping These Foods Will Help, New Study Finds
New evidence details which foods to eat and which to avoid if you want to keep the scale from creeping up during middle age.
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Are Antidepressants Being Overused to Treat Seniors' Pain?
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- September 20, 2024
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Doctors sometimes turn to antidepressants as a means of easing older people's physical pain, but a new expert review finds there's little evidence to support the practice.
Antidepressants may even come with hazards for seniors who don't need them, said researchers from t...
Arthritis Can Flare Up in Colder Weather: Tips to Easing the Pan
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- September 20, 2024
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An arthritis sufferer’s joints start to get ornery when the weather turns colder, getting stiff and achy as the mercury drops.
Cold weather doesn’t cause arthritis, but it can make it worse, experts say.
"Our joints operate best in temperate weather," s...
Most U.S. Seniors Prescribed at Least 1 Drug, But Many Skip Meds Due to Cost
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- September 5, 2024
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Too many U.S. seniors are skipping their prescription meds due to cost, and the problem is most acute among the poor and chronically ill, new data shows.
Almost all (88.6%) Americans age 65 or older have been prescribed at least one prescription medicine, according to 20...
Folks Who Cope, Adapt Do Well in Old Age: Study
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- September 4, 2024
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People who can cope with challenges as they grow older are more likely to live longer, a new study shows.
Seniors with higher levels of mental resilience are 53% less likely to die within the next 10 years than those with the lowest levels, researchers found.
Even ...
Antibiotic Overuse in Nursing Homes Could Foster 'Superbugs'
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- August 30, 2024
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Senior residential homes are breeding grounds for antibiotic-resistant bacteria, due to overprescription of antibiotics, a new study says.
Stool samples provided by Australian senior home residents contained bacteria with a wide range of genes linked to
Likelihood of Dementia Getting Diagnosed Varies Widely Across U.S.
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- August 16, 2024
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Where you live in the United States could play a role in whether you get a timely diagnosis of dementia, a new study says.
The same person can have twice as much chance of getting a dementia diagnosis in some areas of the country than others, researchers found.
And...
Cost of Health Care Is Big Concern for Voters Over 50
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- August 14, 2024
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Older voters are keenly interested in the cost of health care, a new survey has found.
Five of the top six health issues among older adults have to do with health care costs, according to new data from the University of Michigan’s National Poll on Healthy Aging.
Your Body's 'Biomolecular' Makeup Shifts in Your 40s and 60s
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- August 14, 2024
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Aging Americans, you're not imagining things: Big shifts in physical well-being do occur at certain points in the life span, new research shows.
A team at Stanford University has found "massive" changes during a person's mid-40s and early 60s in regards to the molecules ...
Bout of Shingles May Raise Odds for Cognitive Decline
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- August 14, 2024
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Older Americans already dread shingles, and they may now have one more reason to do so: A painful episode could raise their odds for cognitive decline.
A new study found a 20% higher risk that an older person would experience "subjective cognitive decline" if they'd gone...
Even Light Drinking Harms Health of Older Adults: Study
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
- August 13, 2024
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New research confirms that alcohol is not your friend as you age: Even light drinking was linked to an increase in cancer deaths among older adults, with the raised risk most pronounced in those who had other health problems or lived in low-income areas.
The st...
Even Moderate Drinking Ups Risk for Brain Bleeds After a Fall
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- August 12, 2024
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Drinking can increase a senior’s risk of a brain bleed following a fall, even if they only occasionally imbibe, a new study finds.
In fact, the risk of a brain bleed i...
Could Switching to a Vegan Diet Make You Biologically Younger?
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- July 30, 2024
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Eating a vegan diet may help you age more slowly, a new study claims.
Twins assigned to eat a vegan diet for eight weeks appeared to age ...
Grief Can Truly Age People, Study Finds
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- July 29, 2024
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Losing someone close to you can make you age faster, a new study finds.
People who lost a parent, partner, sibling or child showed signs of older biological age compared with those who hadn’t experienced such a loss, researchers reported July 29 in the journal
Avoiding One Nutrient Can Keep Your Cells Young
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- July 29, 2024
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Added sugar can cause your cells to prematurely age, a new study warns.
Each gram of added sugar is associated with an increase in a person’s cellular age, even when they eat healthy otherwise, researchers found.
On the other hand, a diet rich in vitamins, m...
Shingles Vaccine Could Lower Dementia Risk
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- July 26, 2024
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Older people who avail themselves of the newest shingles vaccine could reap a hidden benefit: A significant drop in their odds of developing dementia.
One expert applauded the new findings.
"Dementia isn’t an inevitable part of aging; it’s caused by d...
Younger May Not Fare Better When It Comes to Leg Artery Disease
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- July 23, 2024
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Middle-aged folks don’t necessarily fare better than seniors following urgent surgery to unclog arteries and restore blood flow to their legs, a new study warns.
Adults in their 50s with peripheral artery disease (PAD) appear more likely to require a leg amputatio...
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As Days Heat Up, More Seniors Skip Doc Appointments
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- July 22, 2024
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More folks, especially seniors, are missing doctors’ appointments due to extreme weather, a new study shows.
The rate of missed primary care appointments increases 0.64% for every 1-degree increase in temperatures 90 degrees or hotter, researchers reported recentl...
Know a Narcissist? They May Become Less So as They Age
- Carole Tanzer Miller HealthDay Reporter
- July 11, 2024
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Your schoolmate who acted like he was better than everyone else has probably shed some of that narcissistic behavior an adult.
New research shows people tend to be less narcissistic as they age. Still, those who were more narcissistic as kids tended to be narcissists as...
Could an App Help Predict Thinking Declines for Those With Alzheimer's?
- Carole Tanzer Miller HealthDay Reporter
- July 11, 2024
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Dutch researchers are developing an app to predict how individual cases of Alzheimer's disease will progress.
Based on data from nea...
July 4 Tips for Folks Caring for People With Alzheimer's
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- June 30, 2024
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Big pops of noise and light are always a part of Independence Day celebrations.
But the "rocket's red glare" (and bang) can be disorienting and upsetting for people struggling with
Loneliness Can Raise Older People's Odds for Stroke
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- June 25, 2024
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A lonely middle and old age could bring higher odds for a stroke, new data suggests.
A 12-year study of people over 50 found that those who experienced chronic loneliness were 56% more likely to have a stroke, versus those who said they weren't lonely.
"Loneliness ...
Older Americans in Senior Housing Have Better Health Than Those Living at Home
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- June 24, 2024
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Independent living is important for seniors, but a new study shows it might not be the best thing for their health.
Older adults living in senior housing tended to have better health than those who remain in their own homes, researchers found.
People in senior hous...
Colombian Family's Genes Could Hold Key to Delaying Alzheimer's
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- June 20, 2024
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A Colombian family's genetics are shining a spotlight on a gene that might help protect people from the ravages of Alzheimer's disease.
About 1,200 out of 6,000 family members carry a genetic variant called the "Paisa mutation,"which dooms them to early Alzheimer's, rese...
Leg Workouts Around Retirement Could Keep You Mobile With Age
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- June 19, 2024
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Folks nearing retirement shouldn't skip leg days at the gym, a new study advises.
One year of heavy strength training preserves vital leg strength ...
Rates of Problem Marijuana Use Are Rising Among Seniors
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- June 18, 2024
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As marijuana use becomes legal and more accepted across America, more seniors are developing unhealthy relationships with the drug, a new report suggests.
A look at data on almost 56 million Medicare beneficiaries finds "rates of health care encounters with cannabis-rela...
Depression Could Take Toll on Memory With Age
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- June 12, 2024
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Depression and memory declines may be closely linked in older people, new research suggests.
"Our study shows that the relationship between depression and poor memory cuts both ways, with depressive symptoms preceding memory decline and memory decline linked to subsequen...
Tips to Making Your Home Safer for People With Alzheimer's
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- June 10, 2024
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Bright lights, loud sounds and trip hazards can make a person with Alzheimer's uncomfortable in the home and even pose real dangers.
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Lifestyle Changes May Slow or Prevent Alzheimer's in People at High Risk
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- June 7, 2024
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New research shows that a set of healthy lifestyle habits can help preserve brain function in folks with mild cognitive impairment or early dementia.
About 71% of patients who ate healthy, exercised regularly and engaged in stress management had their dementia symptoms e...
1 in 8 Older Americans Are Stricken With Traumatic Head Injury
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- May 31, 2024
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About one in eight U.S. seniors will be treated for a traumatic brain injury, typically during a fall, a new study finds.
Medicare data shows that about 13% of seniors suffer...
Subtle Mental Declines Occur Before Older Folk Quit Driving
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- May 24, 2024
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One of the toughest decisions seniors face is when to give up their keys and stop driving.
Even slight changes to the ability to remember, think and reason can lead a senior to decide to stop
Blood Pressure Meds Raise Fracture Risks for Those in Nursing Homes
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- May 20, 2024
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Blood pressure medications appear to more than double the risk of life-threatening bone fractures among nursing home residents, a new study warns.
The increased risk stems from the drugs' tendency to impair balance, particularly when patients stand up and temporarily exp...
Brain Decline, Dementia Common Among Older American Indians
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- May 16, 2024
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Higher rates of blood vessel-damaging conditions like hypertension or diabetes may be driving up rates of cognitive decline and dementia among older American Indians, new research shows.
The study found that 54% of American Indians ages 72 to 95 had some form of impairme...
Money Worries Top Seniors' List of Health-Related Concerns: Poll
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- May 6, 2024
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Worries over health-related costs are plaguing the minds of older Americans of all backgrounds, a new poll suggests.
Five of the six health-related issues that most people found very concerning had to do with health care costs, according to results from the University of...
Which Patients and Surgeries Are 'High Risk' for Seniors?
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- April 26, 2024
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Most seniors probably view any emergency surgery with a certain level of anxiety.
Now, a new study seeks to sort out who might be at highest risk for a complication from such surgeries -- and which surgeries are more prone to trouble.
Two key factors emerged: How...
Medicare Warnings Stop Nursing Homes From Overusing Antipsychotic Meds
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- April 26, 2024
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Warning letters sent by Medicare officials can prompt a decline in antipsychotic prescriptions for seniors with dementia, a new study finds.
Letters sent to heavy prescribers of quetiapine (Seroquel), the most popular a...
What Folks Consider 'Old Age' Is Getting Older
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- April 22, 2024
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People's idea of "old age"is aging itself, with middle-aged folks and seniors believing that old age starts later in life than did peers from decades ago, a new study finds.
The study revolves around the question "At what age would you describe someone as old?"
Dec...
Work That Challenges Your Brain Helps You Stay Sharp With Age
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- April 18, 2024
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Jobs that challenge your mind could help your brain age more gracefully, a new study suggests.
The harder your brain works on the job, the less likely you are to have memory and thinking problems later in life, researchers reported April 17 in the journal Neurology<...
Many Seniors Are Overmedicated, But ChatGPT Might Prevent That
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- April 18, 2024
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AI could help doctors cut back on the bewildering variety of medications that seniors frequently are prescribed, a new study suggests.
More than 40% of seniors are prescribed five or more meds, and this increases a person's risk of adverse
Pandemic's Effect in Isolating Older Americans May Not Be Over
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- April 12, 2024
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COVID-19 lockdowns prompted countless American seniors to become socially isolated.
Now, new research finds that many have still not fully rejoined society.
More than half of ...
Can Pregnancy Accelerate Aging for Women? Study Says Yes
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- April 9, 2024
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Pregnancy transforms women's bodies in many obvious ways, but new research suggests it may also accelerate aging.
Women who had been pregnant appeared to be biologically older than women who had never carried a child, the genetic analysis revealed.
Further, more pr...
Today's Young Adults Are Aging Faster, and That Might Help Spur Cancers
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- April 8, 2024
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Younger generations are aging more rapidly, and this could be leading to an increased risk of cancer, a new study says.
People born in or after 1965 are 17% more likely to be experiencing accelerated aging compared to seniors born between 1950 and 1954, researchers found...
Seniors, Stay Away From Young Kids to Avoid Pneumonia: Study
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- April 4, 2024
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Sticky fingers, runny noses: Little kids are sweet, but they can also pass on dangerous germs to loving grandparents, new research confirms.
The study found that contact with pre-school and kindergarten-aged kids may be the leading transmission route for bacteria that ca...
Playtime, Being Social Helps a Dog's Aging Brain, Study Finds
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- April 2, 2024
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As their aging brains shrink, older dogs can suffer the same memory and thinking problems as many older humans do.
But dogs are just like humans in another way -- playtime and social activities can help preserve their brain function, a new study finds.
Exercising, ...
Mutation Helps Even Carriers of 'Alzheimer's Gene' Avoid Alzheimer's
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- March 29, 2024
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A genetic mutation that boosts cell function could protect people against Alzheimer's disease, even if they carry another gene mutation known to boost
These 3 Factors Make Your Brain More Vulnerable to Dementia
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- March 28, 2024
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Out of a host of possible risk factors for dementia, three really stood out in a new analysis: Diabetes, air pollution and alcohol.
British and American researchers used brain scans to focus on a neurological network they labeled a "weak spot" in the brain. This network ...
Just 30 Minutes Less Sitting Time Per Day Cuts Seniors' High Blood Pressure
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- March 28, 2024
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Seniors wound up with lower blood pressure after they were coached to get up and move more often, a new study says.
Health coaching successfully reduced sitting time for a group of older adults by just over 30 minutes a day, according to a report published March 27 in th...
Can You Build Muscle in Old Age? Yes, and an Expert Has Tips
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- March 22, 2024
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If you're in your 60s, 70s or even older, you might think your days of productively pumping iron are behind you.
That's just not true, said Dr. Adil Ahmed, an assistant professor in the Joseph Barnhar...
Many Older Americans Pop Daily Aspirin, Even Though It's No Longer Recommended: Poll
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- March 8, 2024
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Lots of seniors are regularly taking low-dose aspirin in hopes of preventing heart attacks and strokes, even though updated guidelines often advise against it.
About one in four older adults take aspirin at least three times a week, according to results from the Universi...
Tremor Could Point to Higher Odds for Dementia
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- March 8, 2024
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Dementia could three times more common among people suffering from essential tremor, a movement disorder that causes involuntary shaking, a new study suggests.
"Not only do tremors affect ...
1 in 8 Seniors Who Undergo Surgery Are Back in Hospital Within a Month
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- March 4, 2024
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Major surgery is a dicey proposition for many seniors, with a substantial number landing back in the hospital just weeks or months after their operation, a new study warns.
Nearly one in eight seniors (12%) who undergo surgery are readmitted to the hospital within 30 day...