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Arkansas September 5, 2023

U of Arkansas gets $2.5M NIH grant to study exercise's effects on aging

The University of Arkansas at Fayetteville has received a $2.5 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to study the effects of exercise on aging.

OPINION September 5, 2023

Biden’s age is just a number, a problematic one for reelection

Biden is a man of a certain age and that's a big problem for his reelection. Seventy-seven percent of those polled think he is too old for four more years in office.

HEALTH August 26, 2023

Flu shot recommendations from the CDC: 'Vaccination should continue throughout the season'

New guidance from the CDC recommends that everyone over six months old who does not have an allergy to a component of the vaccine receive a flu shot in the coming months.

LIFESTYLE August 25, 2023

Marijuana use among America's senior citizens rises as interest in the drug is 'reignited' today

The National Survey of Drug Use and Health reported that people over age 65 are eclipsing their kids and grandkids in experimenting with marijuana today. Health experts share cautions.

HEALTH August 22, 2023

Be well: 6 tips to preserve your knees as long as possible after an arthritis diagnosis

While there is no cure for arthritis, certain treatments can relieve symptoms and slow the condition’s progress. Dr. Nakul Karkare of New York offered six tips for preserving the knees.

HEALTH August 21, 2023

These adult vaccines could reduce seniors’ risk of Alzheimer’s, study finds: ‘Heightened immune response’

Getting vaccinated against shingles, pneumonia and other illnesses could potentially reduce adults’ risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease, a new study found.

LIFESTYLE August 21, 2023

Texas woman celebrates her 114th birthday, attributing her long life to God: 'Just the Lord keeping me here'

Houston, Texas, "supercentenarian," Elizabeth Francis, celebrated her 114th birthday, making her second oldest living person in America and the seventh oldest in the world.

Japan August 21, 2023

Japanese health ministry panel recommends approval of Alzheimer's treatment Leqembi

A panel convened by Japan's health ministry made a recommendation Monday in favor of endorsing the Alzheimer's disease medication Leqembi.

HEALTH August 19, 2023

Look who's experimenting with marijuana today more than any other age group

The National Survey on Drug Use and Health, an annual report, has found that Americans age 65 and older are sampling marijuana more than any other age group. Here's why.

OPINION August 19, 2023

Follow these 3 simple rules and live past 100

I have a plan to live to age 104, with my health, energy and mind intact. If you’d like to do the same, follow the three simple rules I’ll share with you now.

HEALTH August 11, 2023

Suicide rates reach all-time high in US, per CDC data: 'Silent public health crisis'

Suicide rates have reached an all-time high in the U.S., per new data posted on Friday, Aug. 11, from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Here's what you need to know.