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Daytime Napping May Be a Health Risk in Middle-to-Older Age
A new study finds people who take daytime naps face an increased risk of adverse health outcomes and mortality.
Marijuana Use by Older Americans Hits New High
More Americans 65 and older are using marijuana for chronic conditions like heart issues, diabetes, high blood pressure and cancer, according to a new study.
Caffeinated Coffee May Protect Your Body and Mind as You Age
Women who consume regular coffee in midlife are more likely to reach the age of 70 free of 11 major chronic diseases and with no cognitive impairment, according to a new study.
Staying Socially Active May Slow Biological Aging and Prolong Your Life
A new study finds people who stay socially engaged as they age have a lower median biological age, healthier behaviors, and a lower risk of dying.
What Today’s Supreme Court Hearing Means for Your Free Preventative Screenings
An important HealthDay conversation with Michael Sapienza, CEO, Colorectal Cancer Alliance, about Kennedy v. Braidwood, a Supreme Court case challenging the legality of the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force to recommend no-cost screenings to the government.
Type 2 Diabetes Before 50 May Up Dementia Risk
A new study finds people diagnosed with type 2 diabetes before the age of 50 are nearly twice as likely to develop dementia compared to those diagnosed at 70. Researchers say the link is especially strong in those with obesity.
More Seniors Splitting Up. Gray Divorce Rate Hits New High, Study Finds
The divorce rate among people 65+ nearly tripled from 1990 to 2022, and it looks like Baby Boomers are driving the trend.
Simple Supplement May Slow Vision Loss in Patients with Common Form of Macular Degeneration
A new study finds a daily supplement of antioxidants and minerals may slow central vision loss in people with late dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD).