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Health November 1, 2024

Anyone over 50 should be getting these 5 vaccines, doctors say

To help people 50 and older keep track of immunization guidance for their age group, 91±¬ÁÏ Digital gathered insights from several infectious disease experts.

Health October 26, 2024

Dementia risk could be higher for older adults who experience this type of injury, study finds

Getting injured after a fall may be an early warning sign of dementia in older adults, according to a new study published in JAMA Network Open last month. Researchers and doctors weigh in.

HEALTH October 22, 2024

New Jersey medical students offer haircuts and grooming services to patients: ‘Sense of humanity’

Bergen Barbers, a program led by Rutgers New Jersey Medical School students, provides haircutting, shaving and detangling services for hospitalized patients in a local hospital.

HEALTH October 20, 2024

Older Americans turn to marijuana for better sleep and pain relief: Here's what to know

A growing number of older adults are turning to the drug for a variety of reasons — but are the potential benefits worth the risk? Experts give their insights.

HEALTH October 16, 2024

As solo aging becomes more common, here's how to thrive on your own

About 28% of people 65 and older — or 22 million older adults — live alone, according to 2023 data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Geriatric health experts give advice on solo aging.

HEALTH October 9, 2024

Life expectancy in humans not likely to increase much more, study suggests

New research suggests that human life expectancy has hit its peak based on global statistics. Researcher S. Jay Olshansky explains why the focus should shift to healthspan extension.

GERIATRIC HEALTH October 8, 2024

Ethel Kennedy, 96-year-old widow of Robert F. Kennedy, suffers stroke, family asks for prayers

Ethel Kennedy, mother to eleven children, wife to the late Sen. Robert F. Kennedy, and long-time philanthropist, has suffered from a stroke, her family announced.

HEALTH October 2, 2024

To reduce dementia risk, seniors should take up this outdoor activity, study suggests

Researchers from the University of Edinburgh found that gardening has positive benefits for cognitive health as people age, per a study that followed participants for a lifetime.

HEALTH September 30, 2024

Ellen DeGeneres has osteoporosis: Here's what to know about the painful bone condition

Ellen DeGeneres announced she was diagnosed with osteoporosis. Here's what to know about the symptoms, risks and prevention associated with the bone condition.

HEALTH September 28, 2024

'For better sleep, how can I reduce nighttime bathroom trips?': Ask a doctor

Nighttime bathroom trips can wreak havoc on your sleep, but there are some practical ways to manage them. A doctor provides six tips to improve your rest.

MENTAL HEALTH September 24, 2024

Therapy ponies in special program bring boosts of joy and humor to those in need

A pony therapy program in the U.K. helps boost the moods and mental health of those in care homes and other locations. Residents get to touch and stroke the horses.