Does a chemical imbalance contribute to Alzheirmer’s Disease
Scientists at Johns Hopkins Medicine say they have found new evidence in mouse brains cells called astrocytes, that one root
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Aging
Off Your Mental Game? You Could Be Mildly Dehydrated
(By Allison Aubrey for NPR) Was it hard to concentrate during that long meeting? Does the crossword seem a little
Read MoreDifficulty swallowing has serious consequences for health and quality of life as we age
A new study finds as the loss of muscle and function in the throat occurs it comes more difficult for
Read MoreHabitat for Humanity collaborating with health professions to address home’s usability for older adults
Habitat for Humanity will be implementing CAPABLE program in six new areas across the United States. Short for Community Aging
Read MoreOlder people with broken bones face a higher risk of death
According to a new study published recently, broken bones among older people increase their risk of death for up to
Read MoreHurricane Maria Still Taking A Toll On Puerto Rico’s Seniors
(By Sarah Varney for Kaiser Health News in collaboration with PBS NewsHour) The question of who will care for Puerto
Read More5 reasons companies are bringing back retired workers
(By Leo Vartorella for Becker’s Hospital Review) As the pool of workers has shrunk with declining unemployment rates, companies are
Read More‘Like A Ghost Town’: Erratic Nursing Home Staffing Revealed Through New Records
(By Jordan Rau for Kaiser Health News) ITHACA, N.Y. — Most nursing homes had fewer nurses and caretaking staff than
Read MoreA link between higher blood pressure and brain disease, Alzheimer’s
A study funded by the National Institutes of Health found older people who have higher blood pressure may have more
Read MoreExperimental Drugs Boost Elderly Immune Systems, Raising Hopes For Anti-Aging Effects
(By Rob Stein for NPR) Scientists on the hunt for anti-aging drugs say they’ve made an advance with tantalizing potential:
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