Senior Health - Page 2

July 7, 2026

Neurologist shares why 'super movers' have better cognitive function

Older adults who walked at a significantly faster speed than their peers were about half as likely to develop cognitive impairment, according to Dr. Joe Verghese, MD, neurologist at Stony Brook Medicine.

July 7, 2026

Dr Oz warns Medicare scammers are stealing billions — and your personal information could be next

Dr. Mehmet Oz says Medicare fraud costs taxpayers about $100 billion a year and warns seniors not to give out their Medicare beneficiary numbers.

July 6, 2026

Warning signs that an aging parent may need help sooner than you think

Tatyana Zlotsky, CEO of A Place for Mom in New York City, shares the subtle warning signs an aging parent may need more support — and why acting early can help families avoid a crisis.

July 6, 2026

GINGRICH, JINDAL: Seniors deserve to age at home without scams draining Medicare dollars

Trump's push to help seniors age in place faces a critical threat as fraud networks exploit Medicare home health and hospice programs nationwide.

June 23, 2026

Want to age better? Researchers say 4-minute routine may help prevent dangerous falls

A Penn State clinical trial finds just four minutes of daily strength exercise can improve mobility, balance, and leg strength in older adults.

June 21, 2026

This one question may reveal whether your body is getting the rest it needs, study finds

Research finds that feeling older than your actual age may be linked to poor sleep quality, insomnia symptoms, irregular patterns and daytime fatigue.

June 14, 2026

One muscle protein may hold the key to staying stronger as you age, study finds

New research identifies a muscle protein called NOX4 that declines with age and inactivity, potentially explaining why exercise keeps people stronger.

June 11, 2026

Grandparents are identity theft's biggest payday

FBI reports $352 million in AI-related scam losses among victims 60 and older, as voice-cloning tools make grandparent scams more convincing than ever.

June 1, 2026

Everyday task may help detect early dementia signs before diagnosis, study finds

Scientists have discovered that a simple writing test could detect cognitive impairment in older adults before more serious symptoms develop.

May 31, 2026

Quitting smoking could offer a major benefit beyond heart and lung health, study finds

New research analyzing over 32,000 adults over 25 years suggests quitting smoking may reduce dementia risk and support long-term brain health.