Senior Health - Page 3

April 18, 2026

Loneliness may be silently eroding your memory, new research reveals

New research suggests loneliness affects older adults' baseline memory performance but may not directly accelerate cognitive decline over time.

April 13, 2026

Dementia risk could be tied to your mindset and outlook on life, study suggests

A new study of over 9,000 adults suggests higher levels of optimism may be linked to a lower risk of developing dementia over time, researchers say.

April 12, 2026

Early Parkinson’s symptoms misdiagnosed for years, Terry Crews’ wife reveals

Terry Crews' wife Rebecca King Crews reveals her Parkinson's disease diagnosis and shares how a new non-invasive brain procedure eased her symptoms. Experts discuss the early-onset condition.

April 9, 2026

Common vaccine slashes Alzheimer's disease risk when dose is increased

A new study suggests a high-dose flu shot may cut Alzheimer's risk by nearly half in older adults, far outperforming the standard-dose vaccine version.

April 8, 2026

Simple dinner table habit linked to poor diet and higher health risks in adults over 60

New research links the common habit of reaching for the saltshaker at dinner to troubling health patterns in older adults, including blood pressure and poor diet.

April 4, 2026

New study reveals in-flight risks and dangers for millions of older travelers on planes

A new study from scientists in Canada suggests airlines should strategically seat elderly passengers to improve evacuation times, as aging populations pose new safety challenges.

April 3, 2026

95-year-old swimmer’s workouts stun experts as she defies aging, shows others how to stay strong

Meet Jane Asher, the 95-year-old great-grandmother who set five swimming world records and is now eyeing her next competition. She credits swimming for her good health.

March 27, 2026

Common medical condition seen years before dementia develops, study reveals

A new study links cystitis and bacterial infections to a 19% higher rate of late-onset dementia, suggesting severe infections may accelerate cognitive decline.

March 27, 2026

Popular diet tied to lower dementia risk for some groups, study reveals

A new study suggests that eating more unprocessed meat may slow cognitive decline in older adults carrying the APOE gene variant, which is linked to Alzheimer's risk.

March 26, 2026

Dementia risk signals could lie in simple blood pressure readings, researchers say

New research suggests that routine blood pressure checks may predict dementia risk years before symptoms, with one metric linked to a 76% higher risk in adults under 65.