January 14, 2024 New Alzheimer’s treatment accelerates removal of plaque from the brain in clinical trials By pairing focused ultrasound in combination with antibody therapies, researchers were able to accelerate the removal of amyloid-beta plaques from the brains of patients with Alzheimer’s disease.
January 12, 2024 Snow shoveling safety tips to prevent injury and heart attacks: 'Very strenuous activity' Snow shoveling is one of the most dangerous winter activities. Two doctors shared with Fox News Digital their insights and recommendations about safe shoveling.
January 10, 2024 Hearing aid use could help people extend their lives, USC study finds Research by Keck School of Medicine of USC found that people who wear hearing aids regularly have a 24% lower risk of mortality. A lead researcher and geriatrician detailed the benefits.
January 10, 2024 Dementia among younger people is linked to 15 factors, major study reveals Early-onset dementia has been on the rise in recent years — and a major new study has identified 15 factors that could increase the risk. The lead researcher and an Alzheimer's expert weigh in.
January 10, 2024 Seniors in New York City share New Year’s resolutions for 2024: ‘Never too late’ Three women, all in their 90s, are residents at Sunrise at East 56th, a senior living facility in Manhattan, New York, and shared their New Year's resolutions and words of wisdom.
January 8, 2024 Danish queen and Joe Biden may be defeated by age and infirmity but these leaders are a different story Age and infirmity can catch up with everyone. But that can be especially problematic for world leaders. As we've seen with the Danish queen and President Biden.
December 26, 2023 Pets can help slow dementia progress among those over age 50 who live alone, study says New research just published has determined that those who lived alone and took in a pet of some sort showed slower rates of declining verbal memory and fluency.
December 20, 2023 St. Louis nursing home closes without warning, surprising 170 residents and their families The sudden closure of a Missouri nursing home on Dec. 15 left 170 residents and their families surprised. Experts weighed in on potential impacts of the closing and relocation of residents.
December 15, 2023 Artist helps seniors capture precious memories in works of art: 'They bring their life experiences' Erin Finley, an award-winning artist in Canada, is the creator of Memory Drawing, a program that helps older adults tap into their memories and express them in vibrant color.
December 13, 2023 Pickleball helps boost seniors’ mental health, offering 'adaptability and accessibility,' survey finds Nearly 70% of seniors reported reduced stress and anxiety after playing pickleball and 64% found the game to be uplifting, according to a new survey. Experts share the benefits along with safety tips.
