Posted on March 7, 2022 - “I can’t remember as well as I used to—I think my brain is full!” It might feel that way sometimes, but new research helps pinpoint an important difference in the way our memory works as we grow older.
Posted on March 2, 2022 - According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), cancer is the second leading cause of death in the United States, only following heart disease. Each year, almost 1,800,000 people will be diagnosed with cancer, and close to 600,000 people will die of the disease.
Posted on February 28, 2022 - The Hill reports that a study indicates exercise is the best medicine for heart health in older adults.
Posted on February 23, 2022 - Older adults are susceptible to a number of eye conditions that can damage vision. These include cataracts, glaucoma, diabetic eye disease, and age-related macular degeneration, which according to the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) is the most common cause of sight loss in people older than 50.
Posted on February 21, 2022 - On a low-salt diet? Researchers from Washington State University are trying to discover the spice combinations that can make low-sodium fare the tastiest.