Senior Health - Page 9

September 19

7 steps to ‘super-aging’ are key to living a longer, more fulfilling life, experts say

The "7 As" of super-aging offer practical strategies for living longer and healthier lives, covering attitude, activity, awareness and four other key principles.

September 13

Breakfast timing may hold the key to living longer, new research reveals

Scientists analyzed meal timing data over decades and found that older adults who eat breakfast earlier have higher survival rates than late eaters.

September 13

Fitness expert reveals 6 pillars of strength training that older adults should master

Health experts recommend strength training as the main priority for older adults to prevent muscle decline and maintain functional fitness for daily activities.

September 11

Common prescription drugs linked to surge in fall-related death rates among seniors

Certain prescription medications, including beta-blockers and gabapentinoids, could increase fall risk in older adults, as some experts claim that reducing unnecessary drugs could prevent injuries.

September 8

'Harmless' virus found lurking in Parkinson's patients' brains, new study shows

Researchers discovered Human Pegivirus in brain tissue from five of ten Parkinson's patients, suggesting the virus may play a role in the neurodegenerative disease.

September 7

World's oldest known nursing home, discovered in ruins of ancient Christian city, dates back 1,600 years

Archaeologists in Israel have uncovered a 1,600-year-old Christian care facility for the elderly near the Sea of Galilee, believed to be the world's oldest nursing home.

September 6

Hollywood icon has used the same 12-minute workout routine since the 1960s

Helen Mirren's simple XBX workout routine from the Royal Canadian Air Force demonstrates how a vintage 12-minute plan remains effective decades later.

September 6

Lara Trump reacts to new testimony from Biden aide on mental fitness

Fox News host Lara Trump joins ‘Fox & Friends Weekend’ to discuss new testimony from an ex-Biden aide in the probe into the former president’s mental fitness.

August 22

Aging brains could 'become' younger when key protein is decreased

New research reveals FTL1 protein drives brain aging by reducing neural connections, slowing metabolism and impairing cognition in the hippocampus of older mice.

August 22

Extreme heat creates 'recipe for disaster' for vulnerable seniors, expert warns

Gerontologist Macie P. Smith reveals the health complications seniors may face due to extreme heat, as well as risks to look out for and solutions for caretakers to implement.