October 7, 2025 Air pollution may play a bigger role in cognitive decline than anyone realized Air pollution exposure could make Alzheimer's disease worse by speeding up brain changes that cause memory loss and impaired judgment, a Penn Medicine study finds.
October 6, 2025 Parkinson’s risk could increase with exposure to common chemical, study suggests Researchers analyzed data from over 222,000 Parkinson's patients and found TCE exposure from metal degreasing and industrial cleaning may increase disease risk.
September 27, 2025 7 common fitness mistakes older adults make and how to avoid them for better workouts Personal trainers explain how older adults can exercise safely by avoiding common mistakes like ego lifting, skipping strength training and having inadequate recovery time.
September 25, 2025 Eye drops may replace reading glasses for those struggling with age-related vision loss A study of 766 patients suggested that specially formulated eye drops improved near vision for over 80% of presbyopia sufferers after one year of daily use.
September 20, 2025 Older adults should target these muscles when strength-training, says fitness pro Strength training for seniors should emphasize posterior muscles like the glutes and upper back rather than mirror muscles to prevent pain and maintain independence.
September 19, 2025 7 steps to ‘super-aging’ are key to living a longer, more fulfilling life, experts say The "7 As" of super-aging offer practical strategies for living longer and healthier lives, covering attitude, activity, awareness and four other key principles.
September 13, 2025 Breakfast timing may hold the key to living longer, new research reveals Scientists analyzed meal timing data over decades and found that older adults who eat breakfast earlier have higher survival rates than late eaters.
September 13, 2025 Fitness expert reveals 6 pillars of strength training that older adults should master Health experts recommend strength training as the main priority for older adults to prevent muscle decline and maintain functional fitness for daily activities.
September 11, 2025 Common prescription drugs linked to surge in fall-related death rates among seniors Certain prescription medications, including beta-blockers and gabapentinoids, could increase fall risk in older adults, as some experts claim that reducing unnecessary drugs could prevent injuries.
September 8, 2025 'Harmless' virus found lurking in Parkinson's patients' brains, new study shows Researchers discovered Human Pegivirus in brain tissue from five of ten Parkinson's patients, suggesting the virus may play a role in the neurodegenerative disease.