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08 Aug

Mammography After 70, Do the Benefits Outweigh the Risks?

A new study finds breast cancer screening after the age of 70 may be leading to overdiagnosis, unnecessary procedures and anxiety.

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18 Sep
Older Americans' Finances Decline in Years Before Dementia Diagnosis

Older Americans' Finances Decline in Years Before Dementia Diagnosis

Perhaps succumbing to fraudsters or facing mounting bills, older Americans begin losing wealth in the years preceding a definitive dementia diagnosis, new research shows.

For example, the median household net worth of the seniors in the study dropped by more than half in...

18 Sep
1 in 4 Older, Low-Income Americans Are Uninsured

1 in 4 Older, Low-Income Americans Are Uninsured

As people age, health issues tend to mount, but roughly a quarter of low-income adults over 65 have no medical insurance.

That’s the age when most Americans become eligible for Medicare, the federal health insurance for seniors. But many of the uninsured seniors are Hi...

15 Sep
Dental Issues Plague America's Nursing Home Residents

Dental Issues Plague America's Nursing Home Residents

Good oral health is one of the keys to healthy aging, but a sobering new study shows that many U.S. nursing home residents have significant dental issues.

Close to two in every 10 residents have missing teeth, about 8% have broken teeth/cavities and another 11% report pa...

14 Sep
Early-Life Removal of Ovaries Could Bring Faster Aging

Early-Life Removal of Ovaries Could Bring Faster Aging

Premenopausal women who have surgery to remove the ovaries (oophorectomy) and fallopian tubes may face chronic medical conditions and a decline in physical functioning, new research warns.

“The study is important because it emphasizes information that we already know, ...

14 Sep
Digestive Diseases Can Take Toll on Seniors' Mental Health

Digestive Diseases Can Take Toll on Seniors' Mental Health

A lot of older adults have digestive diseases that can be debilitating. They can also be linked to loneliness and depression, a new study says.

“These conditions are very common in ambulatory care,” said gastroenterologist

11 Sep
Old Age & Heat Can Be Deadly Combo: Tips to Stay Safe

Old Age & Heat Can Be Deadly Combo: Tips to Stay Safe

Hot weather can pose serious health risks for older adults.

Existing medical conditions, problems moving around and medications raise the risk of heatstroke, according to an expert at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago.

Being prepared can help prevent heat e...

08 Sep
Some With Glaucoma May Not Even Know They Have It

Some With Glaucoma May Not Even Know They Have It

New Swedish research suggests that up to 5% of 70-year-olds have glaucoma, and half of those diagnosed didn't even know they had the disease.

“Of those who were diagnosed with glaucoma via the study, 15 people -- or 2.7% of all participants -- were unaware that they h...

05 Sep
Mitch McConnell's Recent Episodes Weren't Strokes or Seizures, Capitol Doc Says

Mitch McConnell's Recent Episodes Weren't Strokes or Seizures, Capitol Doc Says

The two "freezing" episodes that Sen. Mitch McConnell experienced recently weren't strokes or seizures, the Capitol physician said in a new letter released Tuesday.

“My examination of you following ...

01 Sep
Sen. Mitch McConnell Cleared for Work After Another 'Freeze' During Media Briefing

Sen. Mitch McConnell Cleared for Work After Another 'Freeze' During Media Briefing

FRIDAY, Sept. 1, 2023 (HealthDay News) – After Sen. Republican Leader Mitch McConnell froze for the second...

29 Aug
Men, These Factors Could Lower Your Testosterone As You Age

Men, These Factors Could Lower Your Testosterone As You Age

Men's testosterone levels remain pretty steady until age 70. After that, production of the male sex hormone starts to decline, new research indicates.

This begs the question: Is testosterone loss among seniors really a function of the normal aging process? Or might ...

29 Aug
Should Folks Get Hip Replacements in Their 90s?

Should Folks Get Hip Replacements in Their 90s?

If you are in your 90s, is hip replacement surgery too dangerous for you?

That depends, new research shows: While elderly patients have more complications and higher death rates after such a procedure, the surgery can be “appropriately considered."

That's because...

25 Aug
Adult Education Classes Could Be a Buffer Against Alzheimer's

Adult Education Classes Could Be a Buffer Against Alzheimer's

Older people who take adult education classes may lower their risk for dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease, Japanese research suggests.

Middle-aged folks and older people in adult education classes had a 19% lower risk of developing dementia within five years, the ...

24 Aug
Nearing Retirement, America's Lower-Middle Class Faces Increasingly Bad Health

Nearing Retirement, America's Lower-Middle Class Faces Increasingly Bad Health

The American middle-class squeeze has grown even worse in recent years, with many in the “forgotten middle” facing financial pressure and poor health as they near retirement age, a new study reports.

Essentially, the U.S. middle class has split in two, and those rele...

21 Aug
More Americans Grow Old Alone, and Faltering Minds Bring Risks

More Americans Grow Old Alone, and Faltering Minds Bring Risks

An estimated 26 million Americans 50 and older live alone, and researchers estimate that more than 4 million have dementia or cognitive impairment.

That means a large number of older Americans are at risk for medication mix-ups, unsafe driving, wandering and missing impo...

21 Aug
Vaccines Against Shingles, Pneumonia May Also Lower Your Alzheimer's Risk

Vaccines Against Shingles, Pneumonia May Also Lower Your Alzheimer's Risk

Certain adult vaccines, including shingles and pneumonia shots, may also help seniors fight off Alzheimer's disease, new research reveals.

Prior vaccination with the shingles vaccine, pneumococcus vaccine or the tetanus and diphtheria shot, with or without an added ...

10 Aug
Could Popular Heartburn Meds Raise Your Odds for Dementia?

Could Popular Heartburn Meds Raise Your Odds for Dementia?

Older adults who use certain heartburn medications for years may have a heightened risk of developing dementia, a new study suggests.

The study, published Aug. 9 in the journal Neurology, is the latest to point to potential hazards from prolonged use of medicati...

04 Aug
Troubled Childhood Could Mean a Troubled Old Age, Study Finds

Troubled Childhood Could Mean a Troubled Old Age, Study Finds

The trauma and unhappy family dynamics of childhood may follow kids into old age, affecting both their mind and body, according to new research.

“We looked at self-reported disability, as well as objectively measured physical and cognitive impairment, and learned that...

03 Aug
Yoga Might Do Wonders for Women's Aging Brains

Yoga Might Do Wonders for Women's Aging Brains

Yoga is known for its benefits to both the mind and body. And a gentle form of yoga may be an ideal early intervention technique for older women at risk of Alzheimer's disease, new research suggests.

In a small study involving kundalini yoga, participants reported ...

03 Aug
Moderna or Pfizer? One COVID Shot May Be Safer for Older Adults

Moderna or Pfizer? One COVID Shot May Be Safer for Older Adults

While both the Moderna and Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines are considered safe and highly effective, new research finds the Moderna shot has been the safest and most effective for seniors.

“The results of this study can help public health experts weigh which mRNA vaccine mig...

21 Jul
Breast Cancer Survivors Age Faster Biologically Than Cancer-Free Women: Study

Breast Cancer Survivors Age Faster Biologically Than Cancer-Free Women: Study

Women who have survived breast cancer age faster than women who have never had to survive the disease.

The treatment they received impacted their aging rates, according to a

20 Jul
While 8 in 10 Seniors See Wisdom of Dementia Screening, Few Have Been Tested: Poll

While 8 in 10 Seniors See Wisdom of Dementia Screening, Few Have Been Tested: Poll

Most older adults think that screening for dementia is a good idea, according to a new poll on aging. But few actually take that step.

Only about 20% of those aged 65 to 80 had a screening test in the past year to see if their memory and thinking abilities have started t...

17 Jul
Stretch Your Brain as You Age, Lower Your Dementia Risk?

Stretch Your Brain as You Age, Lower Your Dementia Risk?

Writing letters, taking classes and playing mentally stimulating games like chess in your older years could lower your risk of dementia over the next decade, a new study suggests.

Researchers in Australia found that journaling, using a computer, taking education cl...

14 Jul
Washington State's New Payroll Tax Helps Fund Long-Term Care. Could It Be a Model for the Nation?

Washington State's New Payroll Tax Helps Fund Long-Term Care. Could It Be a Model for the Nation?

Vicki Bickford is a professional caregiver, but lately she's been worried more and more about her own aging.

Bickford, 66, has aggressive arthritis that has required hip replacements and has now spread to her knees, as well as degenerative disc disease in her spine.

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13 Jul
Being Isolated May Shrink the Aging Brain

Being Isolated May Shrink the Aging Brain

Older adults who regularly spend time with family and friends may have bigger brains to show for it, a new study suggests.

Healthy brain aging is a complex matter, and researchers are still trying to understand which factors keep the mind sharp and which ones feed declin...

10 Jul
Want a Healthier, Happier Old Age? Get Moving

Want a Healthier, Happier Old Age? Get Moving

The couch potato life may not be a happy one.

When older adults become more sedentary, their overall quality of life takes a hit, new research cautions.

Sitting still is your enemy, the study suggests. Even slow walking can help improve your mental and physica...

07 Jul
Exercise + Good Sleep Best Combo for Aging Brains

Exercise + Good Sleep Best Combo for Aging Brains

Getting regular exercise can help protect against mental decline in an aging brain. But poor sleep can take away those benefits.

A new s...

06 Jul
Frailty Greatly Lowers Survival in a Surgical Crisis

Frailty Greatly Lowers Survival in a Surgical Crisis

When frail patients go into cardiac arrest and need cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) during surgery, they're more likely to die than those who are stronger, a new study shows.

Researchers from Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston studied the impact of frailty on sur...

03 Jul
As Seniors' Sense of Smell Declines, Their Risk for Depression Rises

As Seniors' Sense of Smell Declines, Their Risk for Depression Rises

Researchers have found significant new evidence of a link between a decreased sense of smell and the risk of developing depression later in life.

Known as hyposmia, or at its most profound, anosmia, the condition has been associated previously with Alzheimer's disease in...

26 Jun
A-Fib May Be Bigger Threat to Women's Brains Than Men's

A-Fib May Be Bigger Threat to Women's Brains Than Men's

A new study finds that women with a common form of irregular heartbeat may be at greater risk for cognitive decline than men.

Atrial fibrillation, or a-fib, is linked with a higher risk for mental decline and dementia, possibly because it also more than doubles a person'...

22 Jun
Census Shows America's Population Is Older Than Ever

Census Shows America's Population Is Older Than Ever

The median age of Americans hit a record high of nearly 39 in 2022, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

In 2000, the median age was 35, and in 1980 it was 30 -- meaning half of Americans were older, half younger. These findings add to the evidence that like many Europea...

21 Jun
Is Alzheimer's Disease Genetic?

Is Alzheimer's Disease Genetic?

Alzheimer's disease is a devastating diagnosis, and if a close relative has had it you may worry whether you will be next.

According to the National Institutes of Health, it is estimated...

20 Jun
Low-Dose Aspirin Could Raise Anemia Risks in Older Adults

Low-Dose Aspirin Could Raise Anemia Risks in Older Adults

Taking daily low-dose aspirin increases the risk of anemia in the elderly, a new clinical trial suggests.

Not only does it raise anemia risk by more than 20% in people 70 or older, it is also associated with a decline in blood iron levels, researchers report.

“Th...

20 Jun
What Causes Alzheimer's? Genes, Environment & Lifestyle Play Roles

What Causes Alzheimer's? Genes, Environment & Lifestyle Play Roles

Learning that your loved one has Alzheimer's disease can be frightening and leave you feeling lost and unsure.

To help you better understand the condition and what you can do to manage it, experts detail what causes Alzheimer's disease. In this guide, you'll learn about ...

19 Jun
Preventing Alzheimer's: Here's 6 Ways You May Reduce Your Risk

Preventing Alzheimer's: Here's 6 Ways You May Reduce Your Risk

Alzheimer's robs its victims of their memories and there is no cure, but there are things you can do to prevent Alzheimer's disease.

With Alzheimer's, two types of brain proteins, called tau tangles and beta-amyloid plaques, grow out of control. According to Harvard Heal...

16 Jun
Testosterone Therapy Safe for Low-T Men at Risk of Heart Trouble

Testosterone Therapy Safe for Low-T Men at Risk of Heart Trouble

Testosterone replacement therapy is safe for most men with heart problems who also have been diagnosed with a low testosterone disorder, a new clinical trial has concluded.

The trial found that testosterone replacement did not raise these patients' incidence of heart att...

09 Jun
Seniors: Stay Social, Active for 'Optimal Aging,' Study Shows

Seniors: Stay Social, Active for 'Optimal Aging,' Study Shows

The benefits of friendships and activity aren't just for the young.

Staying socially active can also help older adults age their best, according to new research that pinpoints volunteering and recreational activities as important for seniors.

“Although the stud...

08 Jun
Nutrient Taurine Might Help Extend Life, Animal Studies Show

Nutrient Taurine Might Help Extend Life, Animal Studies Show

An amino acid found in meat, fish and energy drinks might be a key regulator of aging in animals, a new study suggests.

However, experts warn that no one should start seeing Red Bull as a fountain of youth.

Researchers found that deficiencies in the amino acid, cal...

06 Jun
Kids With ADHD, Behavior Issues Have Poorer Trajectories as Adults

Kids With ADHD, Behavior Issues Have Poorer Trajectories as Adults

Kids with poor impulse control — a common characteristic of ADHD — may be at higher risk for health, social and criminal problems as adults, a new study indicates.

Researchers found that having attention and behavior problems in childhood was linked to less money, l...

02 Jun
Erectile Troubles in Middle Age a Bad Sign for Men's Brains

Erectile Troubles in Middle Age a Bad Sign for Men's Brains

Erectile dysfunction (ED) has been tied to an increased risk of diabetes, high blood pressure and heart disease. Now, research suggests that erectile woes during late middle age may also be linked to a man's chances of developing memory issues later on.

“Because s...

01 Jun
FDA Approves Pfizer's RSV Shot for Older Adults

FDA Approves Pfizer's RSV Shot for Older Adults

Older adults may have a second vaccine option for RSV following the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's approval of a Pfizer vaccine on Wednesday.

The other shot for adults 60 and up is made by GSK. It was approved May 3.

Both should be available by fall, before th...

31 May
Viruses in the Gut Might Help People Live to Be 100

Viruses in the Gut Might Help People Live to Be 100

A key to living to 100 may be the viruses living in a centenarian's guts.

“This snapshot of how the virome interacts with gut microbiomes could tell us about how microbial and viral ecology evolves over the lifetime of a person,” said

30 May
Compounds in Chocolate, Berries Might Help Boost Memory As You Age

Compounds in Chocolate, Berries Might Help Boost Memory As You Age

You'll likely lose some of your memory and thinking abilities as you age, but nutrients called flavanols might help thwart that decline, a new study suggests.

Not getting enough flavanols -- natural compounds found in fruits, vegetables and ev...

30 May
Could 'Brain Zap' Procedure Make Older Folks Smarter? Data Suggest It Might

Could 'Brain Zap' Procedure Make Older Folks Smarter? Data Suggest It Might

For people who've lost some mental sharpness, to either aging or disease, a technique that gently "zaps" the brain circuitry is showing early promise.

That's according to a new analysis of more than 100 studies assessing the technique, called transcranial alternating cur...

29 May
Stress Across the Life Span Could Worsen MS

Stress Across the Life Span Could Worsen MS

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic disease that attacks the central nervous system and leaves patients suffering from a host of symptoms, and now new research finds life stressors can make those symptoms even worse.

Poverty, abuse and divorce in childhood and adulthood...

25 May
Baby Boomers Push Median Age of Americans Up as Births Decline

Baby Boomers Push Median Age of Americans Up as Births Decline

The American population is older than it used to be, according to new U.S. Census data.

With fewer young children, more baby boomers and even more centenarians, the country's median age is higher — at 38.8 — and the share of people aged 65 and up more substantial, th...

25 May
U.S. Nursing Homes Fail to Report Many Serious Falls, Bedsores: Study

U.S. Nursing Homes Fail to Report Many Serious Falls, Bedsores: Study

A federal website intended to help people choose a nursing home not only contains inaccurate information, but those inaccuracies appear to be at least partially driven by race, a new study reports.

The U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) established the...

25 May
Heavy Drinking Could Raise Your Risk for Frailty: Study

Heavy Drinking Could Raise Your Risk for Frailty: Study

Drinking heavily while younger puts you at risk for muscle loss and frailty later in life, new research suggests.

These findings are another reason to cut back on the booze, according to the research team from the University of East Anglia (UEA) in the United Kingdom.

24 May
More Older Americans Use Online 'Patient Portals' to Access Care

More Older Americans Use Online 'Patient Portals' to Access Care

Older Americans are increasingly likely to log into “patient portals” to access their health care information — but confidence levels vary.

About 78% of people aged 50 to 80 now use at least one patient portal, according to the new University of Michigan (U-M) Nat...

23 May
An Apple (and Some Blackberries) Each Day May Keep Frailty Away

An Apple (and Some Blackberries) Each Day May Keep Frailty Away

You've heard of eating your spinach to stay strong, but how about loading up on your flavonols?

New research suggests that plant-based foods rich in these important dietary compounds could lower your chances of developing frailty as you age.

Apples and blackberries...

16 May
Who's More Easily Distracted, the Young or the Old?

Who's More Easily Distracted, the Young or the Old?

Older adults are more easily distracted than younger folks, especially if they're also physically exerting themselves, according to new research.

“Our results suggest that older adults might have heightened distractibility,” said study co-author

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