Senior Health - Page 2

May 16, 2026

Rudy Giuliani reveals he had 'spiritual experience' while in pneumonia-related coma

Rudy Giuliani, 81, opens up about a 'significant' spiritual experience during a coma caused by severe viral pneumonia, saying he has since recovered fully.

May 12, 2026

New option available for Alzheimer’s patients as FDA approves expanded drug use

The FDA has approved Auvelity as the first non-antipsychotic treatment for agitation in Alzheimer's disease, marking a major milestone for patients.

May 5, 2026

Alzheimer's blood tests may predict symptoms years in advance, but experts urge caution

New blood tests measuring p-tau217 levels show promise for predicting Alzheimer's risk years before symptoms appear, though validation is still needed.

May 3, 2026

Longevity experts reveal ‘flicker method’ that could help you feel years younger

Stuart Kaplan and Marcus Riley introduce the "flicker stage" concept, arguing that your functional age isn't fixed and lifestyle can make you feel younger.

May 1, 2026

Trump jokes about security concerns, mic problems and Dr Oz during freewheeling Florida speech

Trump turned a microphone malfunction into a comic riff at The Villages in Florida, joking that he was screaming his "a-- off" over the bad mic.

April 29, 2026

Simple diet change could relieve painful bathroom symptoms, experts say

New AGA guidelines emphasize lifestyle changes like increased fiber intake and less toilet time over creams and quick fixes for hemorrhoid relief.

April 22, 2026

Minnesota allows ‘happy hour’ in nursing homes under new law easing alcohol restrictions

Gov. Tim Walz signed Minnesota's "Grandparents' Happy Hour" law allowing nursing home residents to drink alcohol at facility-organized social events.

April 21, 2026

More naps, higher risk? Research links daytime sleep to health warnings in aging adults

Excessive daytime napping may signal health decline in older adults and is linked to higher mortality risk, a Mass General Brigham study suggests.

April 20, 2026

High salt intake linked to faster memory decline in one group, study finds

New research links high salt intake to faster cognitive decline in older men, suggesting sodium may affect brain health beyond blood pressure concerns.

April 19, 2026

Experts reveal why 'nonnamaxxing' trend may improve mental, physical health

"Nonnamaxxing" encourages a slower, more intentional lifestyle inspired by Italian grandmothers, from home cooking to gardening and mindful walks.