Tag: seniors
Heat Turns Gut Bacteria Against Seniors, Raising Risk of Deadly Infections
For older adults, heat waves may bring more than just discomfort—they could quietly undermine the body’s defenses from the inside out. New research from...
Why Seniors Might Want to Sip More Coffee: Up to 4...
If you're over 60 and savoring your morning coffee, there’s good news brewing: that daily ritual might be doing more than just waking you...
Can a Robot Help You Stay Independent as You Age?
With people living longer than ever before, the big question isn't just how we extend life, but how we improve quality of life as...
New Study Shows Smartphones May Help Your Brain as You Age
Forget what you’ve heard about smartphones rotting your brain—new research says the opposite might be true, especially for older adults.
A sweeping analysis of more...
New Research: Synthetic Marijuana And Bright Lights Help This Condition
Cannabis-based medicine appears to be taking healthcare to a higher level. In recent years, an emerging body of evidence has discovered that the plant-based...
Is Your Elderly Loved One On A Dangerous Medication? Check This...
Even without dementia, my dear 87-year-old uncle couldn’t keep track of all of his medications even if he tried. That’s because his med list...
Seniors’ Cognitive Performance Hindered by Banned PCBs
A new study has found that polychlorinated biphenyls, commonly known as PCBs, can slow cognitive function in senior citizens. This suggests that the longer...