According to new research, repeated exposure to heat waves has an impact on what our biological aging can look like. A team of researchers based out of the University of Hong Kong looked at regular, annual exposure to heat waves and how it impacted people, with a focus on how it ages us. What… Continue reading How Heat Waves Speed Up Aging
Across the country, some doctors have begun to stop accepting Medicare. If this is the health insurance policy that you rely on–as the vast majority of senior citizens in the U.S. do–this can leave you and your family in a really difficult position. Medicare is the largest health insurance organization in the United States.… Continue reading What Happens if Your Doctor Stops Taking Medicare?
A new focus on osteoarthritis suggests a simple change that might help people avoid or delay knee replacement surgery. The science behind this study is actually pretty simple. Researchers have long known that extra weight on the knees can exacerbate knee pain. They have also known that the angle at which the foot hits… Continue reading A Simple Way to Avoid Knee Surgery?
According to a recent study, listening to others might have a therapeutic effect. This research comes from Texas A&M University. The team began with the premise that true, empathetic, listening, is something that is disappearing in our health care system. There is a general shortage of providers and when people are in positions like… Continue reading Listening Effectively May Have a Therapeutic Effect
We all know that exercise is a good thing. There are multiple benefits to the body and the mind when someone exercises on a regular basis. Endurance sports in particular are beneficial because of the positive impact that they have on cardiovascular health. However, new research points to the mental health benefits that running brings… Continue reading How Running Helps the Brain
A new study has revealed a little bit more information than was previously held regarding the popular over the counter medication, acetaminophen. It doesn’t work just by blocking pain in the brain; it also works by blocking nerve endings within the body where pain might be experienced. Acetaminophen, often referred to by its brand… Continue reading A New Understanding of How Acetaminophen Works
New research indicates that spending time out in nature is more than relaxing. There’s a potential therapeutic benefit for those that suffer from chronic back pain, too. A recently published study indicates that being in nature has the potential to help people that are struggling with chronic back pain. The team surveyed a group… Continue reading The Therapeutic Side of Nature
A new report from the Public Health Center of Excellence on Dementia Caregiving highlights a new finding about a risk that dementia caregivers may face. It states that about three in five family caregivers that work with a family member that has dementia also have a high risk of developing dementia themselves. This elevated… Continue reading A New Risk for Caregivers
According to new research, people that have had the shingles vaccine are 23 percent less likely to suffer from a cardiovascular incident, such as a heart attack or a stroke, than those who have not had the shingles vaccine are. Without a vaccine, research shows that about 30 percent of people will get shingles… Continue reading Another Benefit of the Shingles Vaccine
According to a recent survey that was conducted by AARP, about 75 percent of older Americans wish to remain in their own homes as they get older. Sometimes, in order for people to stay in their homes, the proper care and assistance isn’t enough to meet the needs of the person in care. Changes… Continue reading Tips for Staying in the Home for Longer