HEALTH 36 mins ago New Jersey medical students offer haircuts and grooming services to patients: ‘Sense of humanity’ Bergen Barbers, a program led by Rutgers New Jersey Medical School students, provides haircutting, shaving and detangling services for hospitalized patients in a local hospital.
HEALTH 2 days ago Older Americans turn to marijuana for better sleep and pain relief: Here's what to know A growing number of older adults are turning to the drug for a variety of reasons — but are the potential benefits worth the risk? Experts give their insights.
HEALTH 6 days ago As solo aging becomes more common, here's how to thrive on your own About 28% of people 65 and older — or 22 million older adults — live alone, according to 2023 data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Geriatric health experts give advice on solo aging.
HEALTH October 9 Life expectancy in humans not likely to increase much more, study suggests New research suggests that human life expectancy has hit its peak based on global statistics. Researcher S. Jay Olshansky explains why the focus should shift to healthspan extension.
GERIATRIC HEALTH October 8 Ethel Kennedy, 96-year-old widow of Robert F. Kennedy, suffers stroke, family asks for prayers Ethel Kennedy, mother to eleven children, wife to the late Sen. Robert F. Kennedy, and long-time philanthropist, has suffered from a stroke, her family announced.
HEALTH October 2 To reduce dementia risk, seniors should take up this outdoor activity, study suggests Researchers from the University of Edinburgh found that gardening has positive benefits for cognitive health as people age, per a study that followed participants for a lifetime.
HEALTH September 30 Ellen DeGeneres has osteoporosis: Here's what to know about the painful bone condition Ellen DeGeneres announced she was diagnosed with osteoporosis. Here's what to know about the symptoms, risks and prevention associated with the bone condition.
HEALTH September 28 'For better sleep, how can I reduce nighttime bathroom trips?': Ask a doctor Nighttime bathroom trips can wreak havoc on your sleep, but there are some practical ways to manage them. A doctor provides six tips to improve your rest.
MENTAL HEALTH September 24 Therapy ponies in special program bring boosts of joy and humor to those in need A pony therapy program in the U.K. helps boost the moods and mental health of those in care homes and other locations. Residents get to touch and stroke the horses.
VIDEO September 24 'Little bit of happiness': Woman brings her ponies to care homes to lift spirits and boost mental health Sarah Woodland in the U.K. runs a team of therapy ponies, bringing "joy" and "humor" to senior citizens in need of a mental health boost and a bit of company.