Higher rates of blood vessel-damaging conditions like hypertension or diabetes may be driving up rates of cognitive decline and dementia among older American Indians, new research shows.
The study found that 54% of American Indians ages 72 to 95 had some form of impairme...
Worries over health-related costs are plaguing the minds of older Americans of all backgrounds, a new poll suggests.
Five of the six health-related issues that most people found very concerning had to do with health care costs, according to results from the University of...
Most seniors probably view any emergency surgery with a certain level of anxiety.
Now, a new study seeks to sort out who might be at highest risk for a complication from such surgeries -- and which surgeries are more prone to trouble.
Two key factors emerged: How...
Warning letters sent by Medicare officials can prompt a decline in antipsychotic prescriptions for seniors with dementia, a new study finds.
Letters sent to heavy prescribers of quetiapine (Seroquel), the most popular a...
People’s idea of “old age” is aging itself, with middle-aged folks and seniors believing that old age starts later in life than did peers from decades ago, a new study finds.
The study revolves around the question “At what age would you describe someone as old?�...
Jobs that challenge your mind could help your brain age more gracefully, a new study suggests.
The harder your brain works on the job, the less likely you are to have memory and thinking problems later in life, researchers reported April 17 in the journal Neurology<...
AI could help doctors cut back on the bewildering variety of medications that seniors frequently are prescribed, a new study suggests.
More than 40% of seniors are prescribed five or more meds, and this increases a person’s risk of adverse
COVID-19 lockdowns prompted countless American seniors to become socially isolated.
Now, new research finds that many have still not fully rejoined society.
More than half of ...
Pregnancy transforms women's bodies in many obvious ways, but new research suggests it may also accelerate aging.
Women who had been pregnant appeared to be biologically older than women who had never carried a child, the genetic analysis revealed.
Further, more pr...
Younger generations are aging more rapidly, and this could be leading to an increased risk of cancer, a new study says.
People born in or after 1965 are 17% more likely to be experiencing accelerated aging compared to seniors born between 1950 and 1954, researchers found...
Sticky fingers, runny noses: Little kids are sweet, but they can also pass on dangerous germs to loving grandparents, new research confirms.
The study found that contact with pre-school and kindergarten-aged kids may be the leading transmission route for bacteria that ca...
As their aging brains shrink, older dogs can suffer the same memory and thinking problems as many older humans do.
But dogs are just like humans in another way -- playtime and social activities can help preserve their brain function, a new study finds.
Exercising, ...
A genetic mutation that boosts cell function could protect people against Alzheimer's disease, even if they carry another gene mutation known to boost
Out of a host of possible risk factors for dementia, three really stood out in a new analysis: Diabetes, air pollution and alcohol.
British and American researchers used brain scans to focus on a neurological network they labeled a "weak spot" in the brain. This network ...
Seniors wound up with lower blood pressure after they were coached to get up and move more often, a new study says.
Health coaching successfully reduced sitting time for a group of older adults by just over 30 minutes a day, according to a report published March 27 in th...
If you're in your 60s, 70s or even older, you might think your days of productively pumping iron are behind you.
That's just not true, said Dr. Adil Ahmed, an assistant professor in the Joseph Barnhar...
Lots of seniors are regularly taking low-dose aspirin in hopes of preventing heart attacks and strokes, even though updated guidelines often advise against it.
About one in four older adults take aspirin at least three times a week, according to results from the Universi...
Dementia could three times more common among people suffering from essential tremor, a movement disorder that causes involuntary shaking, a new study suggests.
“Not only do tremors affec...
Major surgery is a dicey proposition for many seniors, with a substantial number landing back in the hospital just weeks or months after their operation, a new study warns.
Nearly one in eight seniors (12%) who undergo surgery are readmitted to the hospital within 30 day...
School not only makes a person smarter, but it can also help them live longer, researchers report.
People with more education tend to age more slowly and live longer lives compared to the less educated, the study found.
Higher levels of education are significantly ...
Following an annual physical conducted on Wednesday, President Joe Biden has been found "fit for duty" by his doctor.
“The President feels well and this year's physical identified no new concerns. He continues to be fit for duty and fully executes all of his responsibi...
Middle-aged folks who have difficulties navigating their way through space could be at higher risk of developing Alzheimer's disease years later, a new study finds.
“Very early symptoms of dementia can be subtle and difficult to detect, but problems with navigation ar...
Even if they got a COVID booster last fall, American seniors should still get a second shot this spring to best protect themselves, U.S. health officials recommended Wednesday.
The latest guidance, voted on by a vaccine advisory panel and endorsed by the U.S. Centers for...
Excess fat around your pancreas could bode ill for the health of your aging brain, new research shows.
But maybe only if you're male: The relationship wasn't observed among women, noted the team from Rutgers University in New Brunswick, N.J.
“In middle-aged males...
When settling into your senior years, you need to be especially careful when taking medicines, herbal remedies and supplements, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration says.
That's because older adults are likely to use more prescription and over-the-counter medications, ...
Millions of Black and Hispanic middle-class adults won't be able to afford senior housing and health care expenses as they grow old, a new study warns.
Women with HIV experience accelerated DNA aging, potentially leading to poorer physical function sooner in life than expected, a new study says.
Markers of aging measured in blood revealed that women with HIV age faster than their chronological age, according to results ...
When a loved one has dementia, Valentine's Day can be bittersweet.
"When dementia enters someone's life, it can change many things, including the dynamic of their relationships," said Jennifer Reeder, director...
Dementia care can eat through the savings of cash-strapped seniors, a new study warns.
The average senior with dementia in non-nursing residential care facilities spent 97% of their monthly income on long-term care, researchers found. Meanwhile, those living in nursing h...
Medical tourism to Mexico for cosmetic procedures exposed Americans to a deadly fungal infection last year, a new report shows.
An outbreak of Fusarium solani meningitis occurred at two clinics in Matamoros specializing in elective cosmetic procedures like breas...
New research suggests healthy lifestyles can help stave off dementia, perhaps by building a resilient 'cognitive reserve' in the aging brain.
The study was based on the brain autopsies on 586 people who lived to an average of almost 91. Researchers compared each person's...
If you're over 65, you likely struggle sometimes to hear conversations clearly, but ignoring that may prompt even more serious health problems, experts say.
If left unchecked, hearing loss can lead to social isolation and depression -- two conditions known to raise demen...
Dementia seems like a disorder that's always haunted the human race.
But this form of severe memory loss is actually a modern malady, if classical Greek and Roman physicians are to be believed.
A new analysis of ancient Greek and Roman medical texts suggests that d...
Folks with life-threatening chronic illnesses can receive effective support over the telephone as they manage their condition day by day, a new clinical trial finds.
Seriously ill veterans living with lung or heart disease experienced significant improvements in depressi...
A daily multivitamin could help people keep their brains healthy as they age, a new trial finds.
Results suggest taking multivitamins could help prevent memory loss and slow cognitive aging among older adults, researchers report in the Jan. 18 issue of the
Many studies have found that getting high on weed and then getting behind the wheel is dangerous for young drivers, and now new research finds it's no different for seniors.
In a driving-simulator experiment, seniors who were long-term marijuana smokers were weaving in a...
Putting a little pressure on your bones during exercise or daily activities might pay off in stronger bones as you age, new research suggests.
The study focused on a crucial part of the hip joint anatomy called the femoral neck.
Finnish researchers found that large...
As levels of nighttime artificial outdoor light rise, so do the odds for a leading cause of vision loss, age-related macular degeneration (AMD).
South Korean researchers found that people living in areas of that country with the highest levels of streetlights and other a...
Online-only health care services have become a trendy way for people to receive low-cost medical attention.
These websites don't require a referral or health insurance, and offer a flat fee for services. The online providers evaluate symptoms, make diagnoses and even pre...
Migraines are not only extremely painful, but they also appear to pose a driving risk for seniors, a new study warns.
Older adult drivers recently diagnosed with migraines are three times more likely to be involved in a car crash, researchers reported recently in the
A hearing aid's first purpose is fairly obvious, but a new study argues that the devices also provide an important second benefit -- a longer life.
“We found that adults with hearing loss who regularly used hearing aids had a 24% lower risk of mortality than those who ...
There are so many New Year's resolutions from which to choose, but an important one could be to schedule a memory screening, experts say.
Memory screenings consist of a series of questions that gauge memory and brain function, according to the Alzheimer's Foundation of A...
Seniors with vision issues are at much higher risk for dangerous falls, new research confirms.
Compared to seniors with good vision, the odds for a fall rose by 38% for seniors with glaucoma, 36% for those with cataracts and 25% for seniors with age-related macular degen...
For the growing number of American seniors who live alone, having a beloved dog or cat by their side could help them maintain a healthy brain.
New research on more than 7,900 people averaging 66 years of age found that those who lived alone were able to stave off losses ...
Are you necessarily at higher risk of Alzheimer's disease just because you're 80, and not 75? New research shows it's more complex than that.
The findings suggest that it's the pace of buildup in the brain of Alzheimer's-linked amyloid protein plaques that matters most, ...
Having severe hypochondria can prompt hours of needless worrying, but in an ironic twist new research now shows it could also shorten your life.
New Swedish research found people diagnosed with an excessive fear of serious illness tended to die earlier than people who do...
A certain organ or organs might be growing old faster than the rest of a person's body, placing them at increased risk for disease and death, a new study suggests.
About one in every five reasonably healthy people aged 50 or older are walking around with at least one org...
Women who enter menopause early could be at increased risk of muscle loss in their senior years, a new study suggests.
Conversely, the more extended a woman's reproductive period, the lower the risk of declining muscle mass as measured by handgrip strength.
"This s...
Personal trainers can help people increase their strength and their fitness.
Could a “brain coach” be just as useful in preventing Alzheimer's' disease?
A new study suggests that personalized health and lifestyle changes can delay or even prevent memory loss fo...
Repeated COVID-19 outbreaks in nursing homes have had a stark and lasting impact on vulnerable older residents, a new study reports.
Long COVID has left many residents of these facilities relying more and more on staff to help them months later with basic, everyday activ...