Studies show that hearing loss increases a person’s risk of falling. Why might that be — and what can you do about it? No matter where Louis is — working downtown, riding his bike, traveling — his thoughts drift to his 95-year-old mother. More than anything, he worries about her falling. Louis (whose name has […]
Prep your first-aid kit, keep yourself safe, and respond to emergencies and accidents Make a resolution to brush up on first-aid skills. Even if you’ve taken a course before, refreshing your skills or reviewing Read More
With mental capabilities of people decades younger, SuperAgers are gaining attention from researchers looking at the link between lifestyle and brain health. What if, as you got older, your memory abilities stayed as they were Read More
Out-of-whack sodium levels — whether too high or too low — can throw off many health functions, from balance to cognition. It’s hard to miss the warnings about high sodium. Health magazines rail against it in Read More
Only 13% of people over age 65 in the U.S. have a tattoo. Here are a few of them — and the stories their tattoos tell. Melanie Cottle’s mom would have been horrified to see the Read More
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 Read More
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
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
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