Geriatric Health 1 day ago 'Perfect storm brewing' that will leave many aging seniors without necessary care, Dem lawmaker warns Rep. Tom Suozzi, D-N.Y., introduced the WISH Act Tuesday, which seeks to help seniors obtain long-term home care insurance. Suozzi fears the country's growing population of older folks will face a crisis on this front if nothing is done.
Health 4 days ago Improve your sleep with this specific exercise, new study says Exercise has proven benefits for all areas of physical and mental health, and that includes sleep quality. A new study pinpointed the type of activity that helps to prevent insomnia.
Health March 5 Aging may speed up in areas with extreme heat, research suggests Extreme heat may accelerate aging in older adults, a new study suggests. More days of higher temperatures resulted in faster biological aging, with potential negative health impacts.
Health February 26 Dementia risk could increase with low levels of essential vitamin “Normal" levels of vitamin B12 may not be enough to ward off dementia, according to researchers at University of California San Francisco. A neurosurgeon comments on the findings.
Health February 25 Drugs that reduce dementia risk — and others that increase it A new study found that some medications could have the unintended benefit of reducing dementia risk, while others could increase the risk. A doctor comments on the findings.
Healthy Living February 23 Dementia risk could be lowered by doing this for 5 minutes a day: study A study by Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health researchers found that five minutes a day of light exercise may help prevent dementia, even for frail older adults. A doctor weighed in.
Health February 20 Two Alzheimer’s drugs help patients live independently at home for longer periods Two widely touted Alzheimer’s drugs have been shown to enable patients to remain in their homes for longer periods of time. Those medications, however, are not without their risks and side effects.
Pope Francis February 19 Pope Francis’ medical condition: What to know about bilateral pneumonia Following Pope Francis’ diagnosis of bilateral pneumonia, respiratory doctors are speaking about the condition. The Vatican announced the Catholic leader’s diagnosis this week.
VIDEO February 16 Military vet now cancer-free after experimental treatment: 'There is hope' U.S. Navy veteran John Ryan shares how he beat lung cancer, which he believes is due to an immunotherapy clinical trial he underwent at Johns Hopkins.
Longevity February 14 104-year-old woman celebrates birthday by fulfilling most unusual wish A 104-year-old woman spent her birthday in jail recently — a longtime bucket-list item for her. The nursing home resident had never been inside the local jail and wanted to see it for herself.
