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September 21, 2023

Boost brain health and slow mental aging with 10 intriguing tips from longevity experts

While the cognitive aging process can’t be stopped, there are ways we can slow it down, according to Dr. Brett Osborn, a Florida neurosurgeon and longevity expert. Here are 10 tips.

September 17, 2023

COVID vaccine just approved should be skipped by Florida residents under age 65, says Gov. DeSantis

Florida Gov. Ron Desantis, during a virtual roundtable on Wednesday, told residents that if they are under the age of 65, they should not get the updated COVID-19 vaccine.

September 14, 2023

10 tips to live to be 100: ‘Far more than wishful thinking,' say longevity experts

More people are living to be 100 — so what's their secret? Fox News Digital solicited some of the top tips for boosting longevity from doctors, nutritionists and other wellness experts.

September 11, 2023

Ask a doctor: 'How can I reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease?' Here are 3 tips

While there is no cure for Alzheimer’s disease, there are steps people can take to reduce their risk. Jessica Caldwell, a neuropsychologist with Cleveland Clinic, shared her top tips.

September 5, 2023

U of Arkansas gets $2.5M NIH grant to study exercise's effects on aging

The University of Arkansas at Fayetteville has received a $2.5 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to study the effects of exercise on aging.

September 5, 2023

Biden’s age is just a number, a problematic one for reelection

Biden is a man of a certain age and that's a big problem for his reelection. Seventy-seven percent of those polled think he is too old for four more years in office.

August 26, 2023

Flu shot recommendations from the CDC: 'Vaccination should continue throughout the season'

New guidance from the CDC recommends that everyone over six months old who does not have an allergy to a component of the vaccine receive a flu shot in the coming months.

August 25, 2023

Marijuana use among America's senior citizens rises as interest in the drug is 'reignited' today

The National Survey of Drug Use and Health reported that people over age 65 are eclipsing their kids and grandkids in experimenting with marijuana today. Health experts share cautions.

August 22, 2023

Be well: 6 tips to preserve your knees as long as possible after an arthritis diagnosis

While there is no cure for arthritis, certain treatments can relieve symptoms and slow the condition’s progress. Dr. Nakul Karkare of New York offered six tips for preserving the knees.

August 21, 2023

These adult vaccines could reduce seniors’ risk of Alzheimer’s, study finds: ‘Heightened immune response’

Getting vaccinated against shingles, pneumonia and other illnesses could potentially reduce adults’ risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease, a new study found.