I Hereby Resolve…
It’s that time again! A fresh new year full of promise—and promises. For many of us, January is a time for resolutions (and the months that follow are a time for falling back onto old habits). Why is...
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The Truth about “Brain-Boosting” Supplements
More than 25 percent of Americans ages 50 to 73 and 36 percent of those age 74 and over take supplements for brain health. Let’s take a look at what the science says about some popular options. Ginkgo....
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Preventing a Stroke
Stroke is the fifth highest cause of death in the U.S. and a major cause of disability. Fortunately, there are steps you can take to reduce your risk. Are You at Risk? A stroke (the blockage or rupture...
View ArticlePicnic, Anyone?
August is National Picnic Month! If you like to throw a blanket in the car and enjoy a meal out at a park, outdoor movie, or concert under the stars, packing up a delicious, healthy, safe meal to bring...
View ArticleNew Findings on Cognitive Health
There is a growing understanding of the role lifestyle choices play in preventing and slowing the progression of cognitive decline. While we await new treatments for Alzheimer’s disease and other...
View ArticleLate Life Behavior Change
Q: I feel like I’m too old to change my habits. Is it true that you can’t teach an old dog new tricks? To continue reading this article or issue you must be a paid subscriber. Sign in Subscribe...
View ArticleMeta-Analysis Finds One in Four Older Adults Are Dehydrated
If you are 65 or older, you may not be getting enough to drink. An analysis of 61 studies including a total of over 22,000 participants aged 65 and older found that 24 percent were not drinking enough...
View ArticleFor Prevention of Cognitive Decline, Reduced Calorie MIND Diet Not Superior...
A randomized, controlled trial compared the impact on cognitive function of a MIND diet with mild caloric restriction to a typical diet with mild caloric restriction. The MIND (Mediterranean-DASH...
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Parkinson’s disease is the fastest growing neurological disorder in industrialized countries, particularly in older adults. It causes progressive motor and cognitive disability. To continue reading...
View ArticleHear Ye! Hear Ye!
Approximately 15 percent of adults in the U.S. report some trouble hearing. The older we get, the more likely it is we will experience some degree of hearing loss. Nearly 25 percent of Americans ages...
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