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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.
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Over 40? Get Fitter and Live 5 Extra Years
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- November 15, 2024
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If you're over 40 and raise your levels of exercise to that of the top 25% of your peers, you might gain an average of five more years of life, a new study calculates.
For over-40 folks in the lowest level of daily activity, a similar move could bring an average 11 extra...
Daytime Drowsiness Linked to a 'Pre-Dementia' Syndrome
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- November 7, 2024
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Seniors who are drowsy during the day and find it hard to muster enthusiasm for activities could be at higher risk of a brain condition that precedes dementia, ...
Sleep Apnea Could Raise Dementia Risk, Especially for Women
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- November 1, 2024
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Sleep apnea appears to increase a person's odds of developing dementia, a new study finds.
The effect seems stronger among women compared to men, noted a research team from the University of Michigan.
Luckily, there are treatments available to help ease sleep apn...
Money, Education Helps Determine Your Odds for Dementia
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- November 1, 2024
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Folks with more money and better education are at less risk for developing dementia as they grow older, a new study shows.
People with advantaged backgrounds are less likely to develop mil...
Hospice Care Saves Medicare Lots of Money, Study Finds
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- October 28, 2024
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Hospice care is a compassionate and heartfelt enterprise, involving a medical team dedicated to maintaining a person’s comfort and dignity as they face the final curtain.
No...
CDC Says Some People May Need Extra Dose of COVID Vaccine
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
- October 25, 2024
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Some Americans should get more than one shot of the updated COVID vaccines because their age or certain health conditions make them more vulnerable to severe infections, U.S. health officials advised this week.
Six months after their first shot, people 65 and older and t...
Over 50? How Long You Can Stand on One Leg Is Important
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- October 24, 2024
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There's a simple test available to seniors who want to quickly check how well they’re aging: see how long you can stand on one leg.
Folks over 50 who can stand on one leg for 30 seconds are aging gracefully, particularly if it’s not their strong leg, a new st...
Cataract Surgery Could Save Your Eyesight and Maybe Your Life
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- October 22, 2024
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Cataract surgery could restore good vision to older people and by doing so cut their odds for potentially life-threatening falls, a new study finds.
Folks who got the surgery had significantly lower odds for bone fractures and brain hemorrhages linked to falling compared...
Real-World Study Confirms RSV Vaccine's Protective Power for Seniors
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- October 18, 2024
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A global real-world study of the vaccine for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) finds it offers folks aged 60 and over 80% protection against severe illness and/or hospitalization.
With U.S. vaccination rates falling, "I encourage older adults to follow CDC guidance and g...
Most Older Americans Don't Trust AI-Generated Health Info, Survey Finds
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- October 16, 2024
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Most Americans 50 and older don’t place much trust in health advice generated by artificial intelligence, a new survey finds.
About 74% of middle-aged and senior Americans would have very little to no trust in health info generated by AI, the University of Michigan...
Long-Term Care Out of Reach for 6.5 Million 'Near Dual' American Seniors
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- October 14, 2024
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About 6.5 million “Near Dual” seniors are struggling to afford long-term care as they grow older and more frail, a new study warns.
“Near Dual” seniors are those who are eligible for Medicare but are only at the cusp of eligibility for Medicaid, t...
Seniors, You're Never Too Old to Quit Smoking, Study Finds
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- October 10, 2024
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It’s never too late for a person to quit smoking, even if they’re elderly, a new study finds.
Dropping the smokes even...
Breast Cancer Treatments Might Speed Aging, Study Finds
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- October 8, 2024
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Any form of breast cancer treatment appears to speed the aging of the recipient's cells, a new study finds.
“For the first time, we're showing that the [aging] signals we once thought were driven by chemotherapy are also present in women undergoing radiation and su...
Hearing Loss Can Raise Risks for Cognitive Decline
- Carole Tanzer Miller HealthDay Reporter
- October 4, 2024
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A new, large study from France underscores the link between adult hearing loss and dementia.
"Given the major burden of cognitive decline and the absence of curative treatment, identifying modifiable risk factors is of importance," a team led by
Falling Linked to Raised Risk of Dementia in Older People
- Carole Tanzer Miller HealthDay Reporter
- September 30, 2024
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More than 14 million seniors a year take a tumble, and those falls can be life-changing.
"The relationship between falls and dementia appears to be a two-way street," said Molly Jarman
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 ...
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...
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
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...
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...