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102-Year-Old Woman Has Eaten the Same McDonald’s Meal Every Week for Decades

“I’m still doing pretty good for myself,” Jane Croft says proudly. “I definitely don’t feel 102.”

Pain Reliever Tied to Higher Dementia Risk

Study esults support the need for close monitoring of adult patients prescribed gabapentin to assess for potential cognitive decline

Simple Steps to Boost Bone Health

Weak and brittle bones don’t have to be part of aging.

Many Older People Embrace Vaccines. Here’s What The Research Says

KFF HEALTH NEWS – Kim Beckham, an insurance agent in Victoria, Texas, had seen friends suffer so badly from shingles that she wanted to receive the first approved shingles vaccine as soon as it became available, even if she had to pay for it out-of-pocket. Her doctor and several pharmacies turned her down because she was below the recommended age at the time, which was 60. So, in 2016, she celebrated her 60th birthday at...

More than 41,000 retirement-age Americans died of falls in 2023. Here are tips to help prevent it.

CBS News – More older adults in the United States are dying from unintentional falls, according to new data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. In the CDC's National Center for Health Statistics data brief out Wednesday, researchers found the death rate for falls in adults 65 and older increased with increasing age for both men and women. From 2003 to 2023, the rate increased more than 70% for adults ages 65 to 74,...

Ear Wax Reveals Parkinson’s Disease Biomarkers

Neuroscience Summary: A novel screening method for Parkinson’s disease (PD) analyzes the volatile compounds in ear wax to detect early signs of the condition. Researchers found that four specific volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are significantly different in people with PD. Using this information, they developed an AI-powered olfactory system that distinguished between PD and non-PD samples with 94% accuracy. This inexpensive, non-invasive technique could revolutionize early detection and treatment strategies. Key Facts: Biomarker Discovery: Four volatile...

Drinking Up To 3 Cups Of Coffee Per Day Can Help You Live Longer—But Only If You Drink It Like This

WOMEN'S HEALTH – Having several cups of black coffee could help you live longer, according to a new study published in The Journal of Nutrition. While there are certainly folks out there who drink their coffee black, data suggest that the majority of people usually prefer to add cream or milk and sugar. Here’s what you should know. For the study, researchers analyzed data from 46,000 adults. The researchers specifically looked at the type of coffee people...

Major sugar substitute found to impair brain blood vessel cell function, posing potential stroke risk

Phys.org – Erythritol may impair cellular functions essential to maintaining brain blood vessel health, according to researchers at the University of Colorado Boulder. Findings suggest that erythritol increases oxidative stress, disrupts nitric oxide signaling, raises vasoconstrictive peptide production, and diminishes clot-dissolving capacity in human brain microvascular endothelial cells. Erythritol has become a fixture in the ingredient lists of protein bars, low-calorie beverages, and diabetic-friendly baked goods. Its appeal lies in its sweetness-to-calorie ratio, roughly 60–80% as sweet...

How to prevent falling

THE NEW YORK TIMES – For older adults, falling once doubles the chance of falling again. Dr. Reuben recommends seeing your primary care doctor if you’ve fallen recently, particularly if you’re 75 or older. And regardless of your age, he advises seeing your doctor if you’re experiencing dizziness and unsteadiness, which are not normal symptoms but often have treatable causes. There are several actions that can help keep you on an even keel. Wear the right shoes.  When...

As Cannabis Users Age, Health Risks Appear To Grow

KFF HEALTH NEWS – Benjamin Han, a geriatrician and addiction medicine specialist at the University of California-San Diego, tells his students a cautionary tale about a 76-year-old patient who, like many older people, struggled with insomnia. “She had problems falling asleep, and she’d wake up in the middle of the night,” he said. “So her daughter brought her some sleep gummies” — edible cannabis candies. “She tried a gummy after dinner and waited half an hour,”...

Scientists Warn: Long Work Hours May Physically Alter Your Brain

People who worked 52 or more hours a week displayed significant changes in brain regions associated with executive function and emotional regulation.

Want to Stay Youthful? Avoid These Mistakes

You Don't Sleep Enough If you don't get your ZZZs, your skin can start to wrinkle and sag early. That's in part because your body releases more cortisol, a "stress hormone" that breaks down the collagen that keeps your skin smooth and springy. Try to set up a quiet, soothing bedtime ritual with regular hours, and avoid alcohol, caffeine, and electronics before bed. You're a Smoker If you use tobacco, besides raising your chances of getting cancer, you...

Your coffee habit could be linked to healthier aging, study finds

Drinking one to three cups of coffee daily was associated with lower disease and better cognition in older age, the study showed.

Mayo Clinic researchers validate blood test to diagnose Alzheimer’s disease in outpatient memory clinics

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Alzheimer's disease, marked by memory loss, trouble concentrating and thinking, and changes in personality and behavior, devastates patients, their families and loved ones. With new treatments available for people with early signs of Alzheimer's disease, there is a growing need for accessible and cost-effective tests to diagnose Alzheimer's disease sooner. In a new study, Mayo Clinic researchers confirmed the accuracy of an FDA-approved blood test that can be used at outpatient memory clinics...
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