November 1, 2025 Listening to music after 70 may cut dementia risk by nearly 40%, new study suggests A new study revealed music lovers over 70 have a 39% lower dementia risk, and playing instruments cuts their risk by 35%, suggesting simple lifestyle changes could protect brain health.
October 29, 2025 Couples choosing separate beds may face unseen challenges, study suggests New research reveals that sleeping apart from your partner may harm psychological well-being in older couples, challenging recent trends promoting separate bedrooms.
October 25, 2025 Scientists uncover how some 80-year-olds have the memory of 50-year-olds A groundbreaking Northwestern study shows how “SuperAgers" keep the memory abilities of people decades younger, uncovering unique brain traits that help defend against Alzheimer’s disease.
October 25, 2025 4 tasks every aging American must do right now Proactive planning for aging includes home safety improvements, driving assessments, technology assistance and downsizing to reduce risks and maintain independence.
October 22, 2025 Gray hair could play surprising role in cancer defense, study suggests Scientists have discovered why gray hair and deadly melanoma are connected through the same stem cells that respond to DNA damage in opposite ways depending on their environment.
October 17, 2025 Deadly drug mix drives staggering rise in overdose deaths among seniors A new study reveals that seniors face rising fentanyl overdose deaths mixed with stimulants like cocaine and methamphetamines, matching dangerous trends seen in younger adults.
October 14, 2025 National program helps seniors spot scams as losses surge The Federal Trade Commission says criminals are posing as IRS agents, law enforcement officers or other officials, often over the phone or online, to steal thousands of dollars at a time.
October 13, 2025 100-year-old great-grandmother reveals her secret of living a long life 100-year-old Ruth Lemay exercises three times weekly, rides a recumbent bike for six miles, walks daily, and maintains a vegetable-rich diet for longevity.
October 12, 2025 One overlooked daily habit could slow the aging process, researchers say A new study reveals that lifelong social connections from family, community and religious involvement accumulate to create measurable health benefits, like reduced inflammation.
October 8, 2025 Mask mandates return in wealthy blue state county, leaders cite 'risk of COVID' and up vaccine recommendations A California county known for its vineyards is reinstating a mask mandate and strengthening vaccine guidance, citing “greater COVID risk" as flu season begins.