New research out of Sweden indicates that there may be a lot of people out there that have glaucoma that don’t know that they do. The research indicates that about 5 percent of people aged 70 or older do have glaucoma. … [Read more...]
RSV and Senior Citizen Health
There’s a good chance that you’ve seen the new commercials on television aimed at raising awareness about RSV. They feature some older adults participating in a variety of activities. Then, a high pitched noise with some text that says … [Read more...]
Is it Actually Beneficial for Senior Memory to Take Vitamins?
There are so many different vitamins out there making all sorts of different claims. For the average consumer (like you and me) it can be completely overwhelming trying to figure out what the best vitamins might be, and whether or not they … [Read more...]
A Few Thoughts on Springtime and Mental Health
In the cycle of Christian holidays, today is Easter. If you celebrate this holiday, I hope it is a wonderful one for you. But regardless of whether or not you celebrate, Easter is a sign of springtime here in the United States. Spring … [Read more...]
What Are the Best Foods for Seniors?
A healthy diet is a key part of a healthy lifestyle. This goes for younger folk, but it goes for older adults, too. To get the most out of your senior years, eating right is an essential part of aging in a healthy and safe way. The right … [Read more...]
Men and Women Equally Vulnerable to Cardiovascular Disease
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...]
