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March 3, 2024

Four products to help families cope with losing a loved one

Death and dying are things all of us must learn to handle. But we don't have to do it without help. There are four products aimed at providing tools for families to cope.

February 29, 2024

CDC recommends additional COVID vaccine for adults 65 and over

Older adults in the U.S. should get another COVID-19 booster shot even if they received one in the fall, according to guidance from the CDC. Two doctors react.

February 28, 2024

For women over 60, here is the number of daily steps needed to protect heart health

Women between the ages of 63 and 99 may not need the oft-recommended 10,000 daily steps to achieve a significant reduction in heart disease risk, a new study found.

February 19, 2024

As Jimmy Carter marks 1 year in hospice care, advocates hope to dispel hospice misconceptions

Though Rosalynn Carter passed away shortly after entering hospice care, Jimmy Carter is still alive a year later. The Carters’ different experiences show the range of hospice services.

February 16, 2024

Erectile dysfunction meds like Viagra linked to reduced Alzheimer's risk, study suggests

Researchers in the U.K. found that men prescribed erectile dysfunction drugs were 18% less likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease years later. Alzheimer’s Association Dr. Ozama Ismail weighed in.

February 4, 2024

To fight bone loss, FDA approves vibration belt shown to help post-menopausal women

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently granted clearance for a vibration belt known as Osteoboost, a prescription device that aims to reduce bone loss in post-menopausal women.

February 2, 2024

Music could be the secret to fighting off dementia, study says: ‘Profound impact’

Researchers at the University of Exeter discovered that people who “engage in music" over the course of their lives tend to have improved memory and better overall brain health as they age.

February 1, 2024

Alzheimer's disease found to be transmitted through medical procedures decades ago, study finds

In a study published in Nature Medicine, U.K. researchers linked growth hormone treatments to the development of Alzheimer’s. Dementia experts shared input on the findings.

January 28, 2024

Your aging parents want to stay in their home, but here are 7 reasons why it could be tough

Americans are hitting their retirement years, but 90% want to stay in their own homes and not move to a retirement community. It's time to start taking action to make that easier.

January 27, 2024

Why some seniors should sign ‘driving contracts’ and agree to hang up their car keys

Some aging drivers are signing contracts to help determine when their time behind the wheel should come to an end. Driving experts weigh in on these “advance directives."