Hearts & Arteries: What Happens to Them As You Age
TUESDAY, Oct. 17, 2023 (HealthDay News) — As a consumer, you probably see “heart healthy” labels on food items all the time. But do you really know what heart health means and why it’s important?Experts from Tufts University in Boston offer some deta…
Learn MorePressure Sores: What They Are, Causes, Stages, Symptoms & Treatment
Bedsores strike many of those who are largely confined to a bed or wheelchair, and they are tough to treat.Every year, over 2.5 million Americans suffer from pressure sores, also known as bedsores or pressure ulcers. These cause pain, raise the risk o…
Learn MoreAging, Mental Health in Dogs: Size Matters
MONDAY, Oct. 16, 2023 (HealthDay News) — For dogs, body size matters.That’s true in terms of how quickly they age, but also in their mental health, according to a new study comparing big and little canines.Age-related decline starts at 7 to 8 years o…
Learn MoreLos afroamericanos mayores son los más afectados por la discapacidad
JUEVES, 12 de octubre de 2023 (HealthDay News) — La mayoría de los adultos mayores quieren pasar sus últimos días en la paz de su propio hogar, pero una nueva investigación encuentra que los afroamericanos tienen muchas más probabilidades de no logra…
Learn MoreOlder Black Americans Hit Hardest by Disability
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 11, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Most older adults want to spend their final days in the peace of their own home, but new research finds that Black Americans are far more likely to fall short of that goal.Why? Because Black adults are much…
Learn MoreRenters May Age Faster Than Homeowners, Study Finds
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 11, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Renting a home, rather than owning it outright, may speed up the body’s aging process, a new study suggests.Researchers found that when compared with people who owned their home outright (no mortgage), thos…
Learn MoreDiabetes Diagnosis by Age 30 Could Shave 14 Years Off Your Life
THURSDAY, Oct. 5, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Rates of diabetes in younger adults are rising globally — and it could be shortening life spans.A diagnosis of type 2 diabetes at age 30 can cut life expectancy by up to 14 years, according to findings from a…
Learn MorePersonas mayores, aquí están los medicamentos que pueden perjudicar sus habilidades de conducción
MIÉRCOLES, 4 de octubre de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Algunos medicamentos comunes incluidos antidepresivos, somníferos y analgésicos, pueden atenuar las habilidades de conducción de los adultos mayores, según un nuevo estudio.Se ha relacionado a muchas…
Learn MoreCombatiendo la ‘expansión de la mediana edad’: carbohidratos que deberías y no deberías consumir
MARTES, 3 de octubre de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Una dieta rica en granos enteros, frutas y verduras no almidonadas es la mejor receta para las personas de mediana edad que intentan mantener su peso bajo control, según encuentra una nueva investigación…
Learn MoreSeniors, Here Are the Meds That Can Harm Your Driving Skills
TUESDAY, Oct. 3, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Some common medications — including antidepressants, sleep aids and painkillers — may dull the driving skills of seniors, a new study finds.Many different medication classes have been linked to the risk of d…
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