HEALTHY AGING

Dementia Often Mistaken for Normal Aging, Leading to Years of Delay

It often takes years for people with dementia to be diagnosed, especially those with early-onset forms.

Superagers’ brains offer clues to cognitive resilience, and possible treatments, researchers say

A new paper finds octogenarians with sharp memories have brains with distinct characteristics

Why Your Body Starts to Age Faster at 50

VERYWELL HEALTH – You might start aging faster once you turn 50. A new study found that organ and tissue aging accelerates around this age. However, not everything declines at the same rate: blood vessels start aging even faster than other parts of the body. The new study analyzed tissue samples from 76 organ donors who had accidental traumatic brain injuries between the ages of 14 and 68. The samples included various parts of the body: the...

Want to keep your brain sharp as you age? Science may have a recipe.

Lifestyle changes can improve cognition for older adults at risk for dementia, large clinical study shows.

BREAKTHROUGH: Dramatic lifestyle changes can fight early-stage Alzheimer’s, study says. Here’s how

Unlike available medications for Alzheimer’s, lifestyle changes have no side effects, such as bleeding and swelling in the brain that may occur with the newest class of drugs.

5 Prostate Cancer Symptoms You Shouldn’t Ignore

WEBMD – Prostate cancer often grows very slowly and may not cause significant harm. But some types are more aggressive and can spread quickly without treatment. Symptoms of Prostate Cancer In the early stages, men may have no symptoms. Later, symptoms can include: Frequent urination, especially at night Difficulty starting or stopping urination Weak or interrupted urinary stream Painful or burning sensation during urination or ejaculation Blood in urine or semen Advanced cancer can cause deep pain in...

Mayo Clinic Q and A: Water fitness — why aqua exercise works wonders

life guard and water aerobics instructor leads an afternoon water aerobics class here July 6, 2011. The 20th Force Support Squadron offers several different swimming classes at both the Lakeside and Woodland swimming pools. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kenny Holston)(Released)

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...

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