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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...

“I noticed that my right hand wasn’t working.”

KFF HEALTH NEWS – Kristin Kramer woke up early on a Tuesday morning 10 years ago because one of her dogs needed to go out. Then, a couple of odd things happened. When she tried to call her other dog, “I couldn’t speak,” she said. As she walked downstairs to let them into the yard, “I noticed that my right hand wasn’t working.” But she went back to bed, “which was totally stupid,” said Kramer, now...

Exercising to counter the effects of aging

CNN – To maintain physical fitness, aging adults need 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity weekly and two days per week of muscle-strengthening activities of moderate intensity that involve all of the major muscle groups. Those minutes need to include a variety of exercises that build strength, enhance mobility, improve balance and increase cardiovascular health. Incorporate these types of exercise into your routine: 1. Resistance training: Resistance training is the key to combating muscle loss. It can include...

Vitamin D supplements may slow aging by preserving telomere length

MEDICAL NEWS TODAY – A study published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition examined how omega-3 fatty acid and vitamin D supplementation affected telomere shortening, a natural process that happens with age. As the authors of this study explained, telomeres help protect the ends of chromosomes. Telomere shortening might increase the risk of death and certain diseases. David Cutler, MD, a board certified family medicine physician at Providence Saint John’s Health Center in Santa Monica,...

Weird Personality Changes No One Warns You About As You Age

1. You Lose Your Tolerance for Small Talk According to Dr. Sakshi Chaudhary, many people experience a decline in tolerance for small talk because shallow conversations lack the emotional richness that deeper conversations provide. This shift reflects a desire to conserve emotional energy for meaningful interactions that truly nourish well-being and relationships, as superficial small talk can lead to feelings of loneliness and emotional burnout. It’s not rudeness. It’s a shift in what feeds your spirit. You’re...

Link Between Viral Infection and Alzheimer’s Emerges in New Data

"There is growing evidence that viral infections may affect the risk of Alzheimer's disease."

Honey, Sweetie, Dearie: The Perils of Elderspeak

KFF HEALTH NEWS – A prime example of elderspeak: Cindy Smith was visiting her father in his assisted living apartment in Roseville, California. An aide who was trying to induce him to do something — Smith no longer remembers exactly what — said, “Let me help you, sweetheart.” “He just gave her The Look — under his bushy eyebrows — and said, ‘What, are we getting married?’” recalled Smith, who had a good laugh, she...

The Best Fitness Activities for Your 50s, 60s, and Beyond

For adults over 50, it’s not too late to find new and fun ways to exercise.

What’s it like to be 70 years old in space? “All those little aches and pains heal up.”

"When the flight docs say I'm ready to go back, I'm ready to do it."

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