VIDEO September 24, 2024 'Little bit of happiness': Woman brings her ponies to care homes to lift spirits and boost mental health Sarah Woodland in the U.K. runs a team of therapy ponies, bringing "joy" and "humor" to senior citizens in need of a mental health boost and a bit of company.
TRAVEL September 14, 2024 Hit the road: New study suggests travel could delay aging, improve physical and mental health A study from an Australian university found that travel and activities while traveling could delay the aging process and improve bodily systems.
HEALTH September 6, 2024 3 deaths reported after Legionnaires' disease outbreak at senior living facility Three senior citizens have died after contracting Legionnaires disease at Peregrine Senior Living Facility in Albany, New York, according to reports. Here's what to know about the infection.
HEALTH August 27, 2024 Dementia advice: Here are 16 safe things to say to your loved one To help ensure smooth, stress-free communication, dementia experts shared some examples of the right things to say to people suffering from Alzheimer’s or other cognitive disorders.
HEALTH August 26, 2024 Alzheimer’s and other dementia diagnoses can vary by zip code, new study finds Where you live could determine the likelihood of getting a dementia diagnosis, a new study suggests. Researchers and Alzheimer's experts offered insights on the findings.
POLITICS August 26, 2024 Harris campaign flips script that got Biden out of the race while Trump campaign defends his 'competence' VP Kamala Harris’s campaign turns former President Trump’s age tactics against him, but Trump’s team defends him by attacking Harris’s record and "competence."
HEALTH August 22, 2024 Ozempic push for seniors? Some doctors say more people age 65 and over should be on it Some doctors are recommending that more adults in these older age groups incorporate Ozempic and other GLP-1 drugs as a means of improved health and longevity. Here's why.
HEALTH August 21, 2024 Dementia warning: Don't ever say these 16 things to loved ones with the disease, experts advise When communicating with a dementia patient, experts say it’s important to choose your language carefully and avoid certain phrases or questions. These 16 examples top the list.
HEALTH August 19, 2024 Dementia has 2 shocking new risk factors, study finds, with total of 14 now on list A new study has honed in on two surprising new risk factors for Alzheimer’s disease, culminating in a list of 14 things that could increase the likelihood of the common dementia.
Alzheimers August 17, 2024 High blood pressure and Alzheimer’s disease could go hand in hand, study finds People with untreated high blood pressure have shown an increased risk of Alzheimer’s. The study author explains why treating high blood pressure is a "crucial factor" in reducing dementia risk.
HEALTH August 15, 2024 What to know about Legionnaires’ disease, the lung infection reported in New Hampshire Five people in downtown Lincoln, New Hampshire, have been diagnosed with Legionnaires' disease. Here's what to know about symptoms, treatment and prevention.