Senior Health - Page 7

December 15

Are you too old to shovel snow? Experts reveal the hidden heart risks

Snow shoveling creates hidden heart strain similar to cardiac stress tests. Learn safer techniques and warning signs to protect your cardiovascular health.

December 11

Michelle Obama says leaders ‘hang on too long’ in America, elders have nowhere to go with dignity

During her podcast, former first lady Michelle Obama told CNN's Anderson Cooper how leaders refuse to step down from power as they age, creating problems for society.

December 5

Alzheimer's risk could rise with common condition affecting millions, study finds

A new study reveals that obesity accelerated Alzheimer's blood biomarkers by 95% over five years, highlighting a strong connection between weight and brain disease progression.

December 4

Scientists reveal the one practice that could prevent dementia as you age

New research reveals that social isolation increases dementia risk by 47% in older adults. The study shows that a lack of social contact is a major neurological threat.

December 2

Your brain doesn’t age the way you think — new research upends old beliefs

Cambridge neuroscientists discover five distinct stages of brain development from birth to 90, revealing key turning points in human aging based on brain structure.

November 26

Common sleep problem tied to serious neurological disorder in major new study

Untreated sleep apnea may play a role in Parkinson's disease development, a new study suggests, but early CPAP therapy shows protective benefits.

November 13

Alzheimer’s could be predicted years before symptoms arise using new risk tool

Mayo Clinic scientists have developed a new method to predict Alzheimer's risk decades before symptoms appear, using brain scans and genetics to estimate a 10-year likelihood.

November 1

Listening to music after 70 may cut dementia risk by nearly 40%, new study suggests

A new study revealed music lovers over 70 have a 39% lower dementia risk, and playing instruments cuts their risk by 35%, suggesting simple lifestyle changes could protect brain health.

October 29

Couples choosing separate beds may face unseen challenges, study suggests

New research reveals that sleeping apart from your partner may harm psychological well-being in older couples, challenging recent trends promoting separate bedrooms.

October 25

Scientists uncover how some 80-year-olds have the memory of 50-year-olds

A groundbreaking Northwestern study shows how “SuperAgers" keep the memory abilities of people decades younger, uncovering unique brain traits that help defend against Alzheimer’s disease.