Senior Health - Page 5

March 4, 2026

Aging process could accelerate due to 'forever chemicals' exposure, study finds

Study finds middle-aged men are more vulnerable to faster biological aging from PFAS exposure. Research shows "forever chemicals" may accelerate aging.

March 3, 2026

Seniors over 80 who eat specific diet may be less likely to reach 100 years old

New research reveals vegetarian seniors may be less likely than meat-eaters to reach 100 years old, challenging previous findings about plant-based diets.

March 2, 2026

Older adults gain muscle power with daily servings of everyday snack, study finds

A new study finds daily peanut butter consumption may boost muscle power in adults 65 and older. The research found three tablespoons daily improved a chair-standing test.

March 1, 2026

Nancy Guthrie abduction sparks fears over senior safety in affluent communities: expert

Nancy Guthrie's kidnapping from her Arizona home highlights growing safety concerns for seniors in affluent retirement communities across the nation.

February 26, 2026

Common vision issue linked to type of lighting used in Americans' homes

New research suggests that dim indoor lighting, not screens, may trigger the global myopia epidemic that's expected to affect nearly half of the world's population by 2050.

February 26, 2026

Some 80-year-olds still have razor-sharp brains — and now scientists know why

SuperAgers over 80 generate twice as many new brain cells as typical older adults, explaining their exceptional memory that rivals people decades younger.

February 25, 2026

One type of olive oil has a surprising effect on brainpower during aging

A new study reveals extra virgin olive oil may protect brain health by improving gut bacteria and cognitive function in older adults.

February 24, 2026

5 ways to preserve your vision as you age, according to an ophthalmologist

Discover five key lifestyle changes that can help reduce your risk of age-related macular degeneration, a leading cause of vision loss in adults over 60.

February 23, 2026

Heavy snow is recipe for serious heart attack risk, experts say: What to know

Doctors caution that shoveling heavy, wet snow and exposure to frigid winds can strain the heart and raise injury risk, especially for inactive adults.

February 23, 2026

Alzheimer's symptoms could be predicted years in advance through one simple test

Scientists have developed a blood test that could predict Alzheimer's symptoms years in advance using p-tau217 protein levels for early intervention strategies.