Senior Health - Page 27

May 7, 2024

Seniors and breast cancer: Why aren’t older women told to get mammograms?

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommends that women between the ages of 40 and 74 should get mammograms every other year, but some experts object to the older cut-off age.

May 1, 2024

When a parent must care for a parent: How to avoid caregiving burnout, according to experts

Serving as a caregiver for a parent with dementia while also caring for kids can come with physical, mental and emotional challenges, several caregivers shared with Fox News Digital.

April 30, 2024

Common mental health problem can shorten cancer survivors’ lives, study finds: ‘Critical issue’

Cancer survivors who feel lonely tend to have a greater risk of dying, according to research from the American Cancer Society. Researchers and mental health experts offered insights.

April 21, 2024

All about Alzheimer's disease: Signs, symptoms and stages

Alzheimer's disease is most common in older individuals, making age one of the biggest risk factors. Although memory loss is a main symptom, there are many others to look out for.

April 11, 2024

Retirement and loneliness: 3 tips for seniors to combat sadness during their golden years

More than one-third of older adults feel lonely at least once a week, studies show. Experts warn of the dangers of senior loneliness and how to mitigate the risks.

April 10, 2024

Can we reverse Alzheimer’s disease? Experts suggest ‘new paradigm’ for combating dementia

With more people dying from Alzheimer’s disease than ever before, experts are emphasizing the importance of early diagnosis and intervention -- and even potentially reversing symptoms.

April 9, 2024

World’s oldest man, age 111, shares secrets to living a long life

John Alfred Tinniswood of England is the world's oldest man at 111. Tinniswood said he mostly credits his longevity to "pure luck." But he does have a special meal he eats each week.

April 8, 2024

Sorry, Boomers, your kids don’t want your beloved china

A lifetime of collecting -- coins, stamps and china. But younger generations don't want it all. Hate to tell Boomers, but kids would rather pass on it than have you pass it along.

April 3, 2024

Experimental drug could help ease menopause-related symptoms, researchers say

A new drug could potentially alleviate two of the most troublesome effects of menopause — bone loss and weight gain — according to researchers at the University of Central Florida.

April 2, 2024

The homeless crisis in the making hits home for grandma and grandpa

Homelessness in America might soon have a new face -- a much older one. The US is facing a potentially devastating homeless crisis among our seniors as the nation ages.