Does Gender Matter for Risk of Cognitive Impairment?
Research conducted in recent years has reintroduced sex as a variable in assessing cognitive impairment risk factors in older men and women.
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What are the Benefits and Risks of Going Vegetarian for Older Adults?
As details about the health hazards of excessive meat intake become clear, more older adults are interested in what a vegetarian lifestyle can do for them.
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Is a Drug Which Treats Blood Pressure the Key to Battling Parkinson’s?
Parkinson’s disease is a condition that has no cure, but recent advancements in pharmaceuticals has shown that symptoms of the disease can be kept at bay.
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Which Health Problems Become More Common After 50?
Turning 50 often represents a milestone in many lives, a moment which often has serious consequences related to health such as COPD, osteoporosis and more.
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Why is Fiber Important for Older Adults?
Fiber rich foods can help older adults maintain healthy weights, cholesterol and blood sugar levels as the digestive system slows down with age.
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Can Exergaming Help People with Parkinson’s?
While traditional exercise is important in battling Parkinson’s disease, controlled environments provided by exergaming are beneficial to patient monitoring.
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The Anti-Aging Potential of Rapamycin
Traditionally used as an immune suppressant following organ transplants, rapamycin is of interest to researchers as it can slow down cell growth and fight aging.
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Why Does the Ability to Taste or Smell Change with Age?
The loss of taste and smell tends to happen naturally after the age of 60 for men and after 50 for women, but may not be caused solely by aging.
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What are the Best Wearables for Seniors?
For older adults, finding the right wearable depends on the information they’re hoping to collect and how it will fit into their health goals.
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Is Vaping as Dangerous for Older Adults as Young People?
Vaping related illness has become an issue for vape users of all ages, but risk of death or serious complications disproportionately effects older adults.
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