Senior Health - Page 2

March 21

‘Grandparents’ happy hour’ bill would let senior homes serve alcohol without a license

Minnesota’s "Grandparents' Happy Hour" bill would allow assisted living facilities to serve alcohol without a liquor license — which supporters call unnecessary "red tape."

March 20

California’s get-out-of-jail-free card could put children at risk of horrible violence

California's elderly parole law allows sex offenders over 50 to seek release after 20 years, creating public safety risks as predators exploit policies.

March 16

'Dementia village' could push Americans to rethink how we treat memory loss

America's first dementia village opens in Madison, Wisconsin, in 2027, offering revolutionary memory care with shops, autonomy and dignity for residents.

March 15

The real reason for sagging jowls, and what will and won't help, according to an expert

Jowls often appear suddenly but develop over years as collagen declines and facial fat shifts, a dermatologist says. Prevention and layered treatments matter more than trendy fixes.

March 12

Aging could slow down with one common daily habit: 'Live longer and better'

Daily multivitamin use slowed biological aging by about four months in a two-year study of nearly 1,000 participants, with the biggest benefits in older adults.

March 11

Nearly half of seniors improve with age — and researchers think they know why

Nearly half of adults 65+ improved cognitively or physically over 12 years, a new Yale study finds. Positive beliefs were linked to better outcomes.

March 10

Key fitness measure is strong predictor of longevity after certain age, study finds

Muscle strength study suggests women over 60 with greater strength had lower death risk over eight years. University at Buffalo researchers followed 5,000 women ages 63-99.

March 5

Do collagen supplements really improve skin? Major review reveals the truth

Comprehensive U.K. study of 8,000 participants finds collagen supplements improve skin elasticity and ease arthritis pain, but don't boost athletic performance.

March 4

The common protein mistake people make after age 50 that's accelerating muscle loss

Adults lose 8% of muscle mass each decade after 30, but experts say current protein recommendations may be too low for optimal aging and independence.

March 4

Aging process could accelerate due to 'forever chemicals' exposure, study finds

Study finds middle-aged men are more vulnerable to faster biological aging from PFAS exposure. Research shows "forever chemicals" may accelerate aging.