April 21, 2025 Pope Francis’ official cause of death revealed in announcement from Vatican Pope Francis has died of a stroke and cardiac arrest following previous complications with double pneumonia, according to the Vatican. Here's what to know about the condition.
April 21, 2025 Pope Francis’ death after respiratory illness: What to know about bilateral pneumonia Following Pope Francis’ death after struggles with bilateral pneumonia, respiratory doctors are speaking about the respiratory disease, which the Catholic leader has battled since February.
April 17, 2025 Smartphone use could reduce dementia risk in older adults, study finds The risk of dementia could decrease with consistent use of smartphones and other technology among older adults, according to a new study from Baylor University.
April 16, 2025 Dementia risk connected to cannabis-related hospital visits, says study New research found that older individuals who visited the hospital for cannabis-related reasons could be at a higher risk of developing dementia. Canadian researcher Daniel Myran discusses the findings.
April 10, 2025 Retirement could be bad for your health, says wellness expert: 'Powered by purpose' Dan Buettner, a Florida-based author, explorer and longevity expert, shares why it's so important to stay active and engaged as we age -- and why there are different "flavors" of retirement.
April 9, 2025 Federal judge blocks Biden nursing home staffing mandate The American Health Care Association is celebrating a victory this week after a federal judge in Texas ruled that a nursing home staffing mandate is unlawful.
April 7, 2025 Common supplement could help you live longer, research suggests Daily omega-3 supplements combined with other variables can help improve biological aging, according to researchers in Switzerland. Experts discuss the findings.
April 4, 2025 Dementia risk could dip with common vaccine, study suggests Stanford researchers found that adults who received the zoster vaccine for shingles have a lower risk of developing dementia. Experts discuss the public health impact.
April 1, 2025 How older adults can protect themselves from digital dangers Tom Kamber, founder and executive director of AARP's Older Adults Technology Services (OATS), shares how seniors can enjoy the benefits of tech use while safeguarding themselves from potential threats.
March 30, 2025 Healthy eating in middle age has this key longevity benefit While previous studies have analyzed dietary links to disease and longevity, a new Harvard study looked at how diet impact the ability to live independently and have a good quality of life while aging.