According to a new study, it seems that both men and women are at equal risk of cardiovascular disease. This new research seems to go against years of indicators that have held that men are at a higher risk of developing … [Read more...]
Learning About Senior Health Through… Reptiles?
A group of scientists believes that they can learn more about how people can live longer, healthier lives by looking at the factors that have allowed certain reptiles and amphibians to live extraordinarily long lives. We’ve … [Read more...]
MRIs and Brain Health
Magnetic Resonance Imaging, or MRI, is commonly used for taking pictures inside of the body, particularly of the brain. However, researchers have long suspected that it can be used to do a lot more than just take pictures. They believe it … [Read more...]
How the iPhone is Tackling Senior Health
Apple recently took a huge step forward when it comes to meeting the needs of seniors. iPads and iPhones have long been considered senior friendly products because they have such an intuitive design, but new features on these devices are … [Read more...]
Obesity is Linked to Reduced Brain Plasticity
A new study has found that severely overweight individuals tend to suffer from reduced brain plasticity. In situations where someone suffers from obesity, the brain is unable to rewire itself and reroute information paths as needed. If … [Read more...]
How Telemedicine is Changing Care
Many businesses have turned to video chatting software during quarantine to help keep business meetings going while we are in lockdown. The medical profession has done the same, holding a lot of medical appointments over the phone or … [Read more...]
Keeping Active and Staying Healthy
Exercise is good for you. I think that we all know this. One of the big issues that we face is that finding a type of exercise that we enjoy is difficult for some of us. It’s not about time, even if we say it is. When it comes down to it, … [Read more...]
Relax With a Cup of Tea!
According to a new study, people that drink tea tend to live longer than those that don’t. The European Journal of Preventive Cardiology recently reported that people that drink tea at least three times per week benefit by living a longer … [Read more...]
What Does Walking Speed Tell Us?
One on hand, how fast someone walks doesn’t really tell us much. Like any other athletic ability, it is something that can be honed and improved upon over time. If you’re naturally slow, the more you practice, the faster you can be. How … [Read more...]
Sleep Associated with Heart Health
We all know that sleep is important. If you don’t get a good night’s sleep, you might feel crummy for days afterward. And if you’re like a lot of the rest of the world, you’re not getting enough sleep. Whether it’s because of stress, too … [Read more...]
The Expansion of Senior Fitness Services is Good
Across the United States, more and more businesses geared toward helping senior citizens are popping up. Some of these are less than helpful, while others provide amazing resources for their community. One of the most helpful types of … [Read more...]
The Benefit of Weight Lifting
A new study from Iowa State University indicates that weightlifting has some profound health benefits when it comes to the health of senior citizens. The benefit might not be exactly what you are thinking, either. According to the … [Read more...]
