No matter which items collectors choose to gather and save, the pastime offers many benefits. These days, collecting is a pleasurable pastime. But in the past, it served vastly different purposes. Today’s hobby — which can span anything from shoes to stamps — might actually be a former survival strategy. Our ancient ancestors used these […]
Researchers rank the U.S. counties with the highest rates of Alzheimer’s disease The Alzheimer’s Association released a first-of-its-kind study in July, ranking all 3,142 U.S. counties — by Alzheimer’s disease prevalence. About 6.7 Read More
Who benefits from the Covid antiviral drug Paxlovid, and how does it work? Pam and Jon (who wish to remain anonymous for this story) are two former Chicagoans living in southern California. They took great Read More
How exercise builds strength and health for seniors Whether we like it or not, losing some fitness with age is an inescapable reality. Bones become more brittle. Muscular strength and endurance decrease. Vital organs don’Read More
Meal planning and prep made easier A healthy diet is important at every stage of life, and cooking at home has numerous benefits for cognitive, social, and emotional health. But for older adults suddenly forced Read More
From microphones to OTC hearing aids, know the options available to help you hear better The world of hearing accessories is vast and wide, and the population of people who use them is just as Read More
With age, even a simple cut can escalate quickly Good skin care is more important than ever as we age. Skin becomes thinner and more fragile, more prone to wounds that linger and pose a Read More
What happens when you find out your diagnosis from a patient portal, instead of your doctor? For more than a year, my mom suffered from a persistent, baffling cough. Two negative bronchoscopy procedures and several Read More
The art of pureed food — and other food modifications — to meet special dietary needs Eating should be a pleasure, but for some people this basic necessity becomes a chore. Local chefs are turning to more Read More
7 red foods to love, according to dietitians. Love is in the air, so let’s color our plates with heart-healthy red foods this month. Red foods offer the bold and powerful colors of the season, Read More