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Artist helps seniors capture precious memories in works of art: 'They bring their life experiences'

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.

Blood test may predict the organs in the body that are aging faster than normal, says Stanford study

December 13, 2023

Blood test may predict the organs in the body that are aging faster than normal, says Stanford study

Nearly 20% of healthy adults have at least one organ aging at an accelerated rate — which increases disease risk. Here's what to know about a new study out of Stanford University.

Japan’s oldest person, Fusa Tatsumi, has died at age 116

December 12, 2023

Japan’s oldest person, Fusa Tatsumi, has died at age 116

Fusa Tatsumi, a 116-year-old Osaka resident, died of old age on Dec. 12, 2023. She was the oldest person in Japan and spent her last days at a nursing home in Kashiwara.

Can you reduce Alzheimer’s risk by seeing a health coach? Cognitive study suggests it’s possible

December 12, 2023

Can you reduce Alzheimer’s risk by seeing a health coach? Cognitive study suggests it’s possible

A recent study led by the University of California, San Francisco, suggested that personalized health coaching resulted in better cognitive scores, improved quality of life and reduced dementia risk.

COVID vaccination rates ‘alarmingly’ low among nursing home staff, CDC says: ‘A real danger’

December 7, 2023

COVID vaccination rates ‘alarmingly’ low among nursing home staff, CDC says: ‘A real danger’

A surprisingly low share of nursing home staff and residents are up-to-date with their COVID-19 vaccinations, per the CDC. Two doctors offer their input on the vaccine hesitancy.

Alzheimer’s blood test could hit the market in early 2024, researchers say

December 5, 2023

Alzheimer’s blood test could hit the market in early 2024, researchers say

A simple blood test could detect Alzheimer’s disease with 100% accuracy, according to research from Resonant, a Utah biotech company that develops diagnostic tests for neurodegenerative diseases.

Older adult women caregivers have lower death rates than non-caregivers, study finds: ‘A sense of purpose’

November 15, 2023

Older adult women caregivers have lower death rates than non-caregivers, study finds: ‘A sense of purpose’

Caregiving was associated with a lower risk of death in older women in the U.S., per a recent study published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society. Psychologists offer input.

For quality sleep, timing is everything, experts say: Here’s the secret of successful slumber

November 10, 2023

For quality sleep, timing is everything, experts say: Here’s the secret of successful slumber

When it comes to measuring sleep, most people focus on hitting a certain number of hours each night. While that’s part of the equation, experts say it might not be the most important metric.

Want to live longer? Follow 8 heart-healthy habits, says the American Heart Association

November 8, 2023

Want to live longer? Follow 8 heart-healthy habits, says the American Heart Association

Making several specific lifestyle changes could slow biological aging by six years, according to a new study by the American Heart Association (AHA). Fox News Digital details the results.

Halloween candy is not a treat for aging skin, experts say: 'Can do a number' on us

October 30, 2023

Halloween candy is not a treat for aging skin, experts say: 'Can do a number' on us

The average American consumes 3.4 pounds of candy over Halloween, statistics show — but beyond affecting people’s weight, all that candy can also take a toll on the skin, experts warn.