Seniors’ Dental Care Declines After Medicare Kicks In
THURSDAY, Feb. 9, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Without dental coverage, many American seniors on Medicare stop getting the fillings and crowns they may need, a new study finds.The result isn’t pretty.“Without dental coverage for adults who are eligible [f…
Learn MoreEl golf es un ejercicio saludable para los adultos mayores, confirma un estudio
MARTES, 22 de febrero de 2023 (HealthDay News) — ¿Quiere mantenerse sano en sus años dorados? Coja sus palos y vaya al campo de golf, sugiere una investigación reciente. En un pequeño estudio, jugar golf superó a caminar, e incluso a las caminatas nó…
Learn MoreThere’s Been a Big Decline in the Rate of Americans Hit by Disability
WEDNESDAY, Feb. 8, 2023 (HealthDay News) — A new study delivers some great news to older Americans, something many likely already realize in their daily lives. The prevalence of disabilities among seniors is down sharply from what it was just a decad…
Learn MoreThere’s Been a Big Decline in the Rate of Americans Hit by Disability
WEDNESDAY, Feb. 8, 2023 (HealthDay News) — A new study delivers some great news to older Americans, something many likely already realize in their daily lives. The prevalence of disabilities among seniors is down sharply from what it was just a decad…
Learn MoreCOVID-19 Vaccine Protection Lasts at Least Six Months After Second Dose
TUESDAY, Feb. 7, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Vaccine protection against severe outcomes from severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) lasts at least six months after the second dose, but protection is lower for older patients, accordi…
Learn MoreGolf Is Healthy Exercise for Seniors, Study Confirms
TUESDAY, Feb. 7, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Want to stay healthy well into your golden years? Grab a bag of clubs and hit the green, new research suggests.Golfing beat walking or even Nordic walking (a full-body workout that consists of walking using sp…
Learn MoreEl matrimonio podría ‘proteger’ de la demencia
MARTES, 31 de enero de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Casarse se vincula ahora con unos cerebros que envejecen más sanos: las personas que permanecen casadas a largo plazo podrían obtener cierta protección de la demencia, sugiere un nuevo estudio.Los invest…
Learn MoreAbility to Smell May Be Predictive Marker of Frailty
WEDNESDAY, Feb. 1, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Olfaction is a potential marker and risk factor for frailty, according to a study recently published in the Journal of Gerontology.Nimesh V. Nagururu, from the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in …
Learn MoreSports-Linked Cardiac Arrest Rare in Seniors, Study Finds
WEDNESDAY, Feb. 1, 2023 (HealthDay News) — The saga of Damar Hamlin’s recent collapse during a football game has thrown the dangers of sports-related cardiac arrest into the spotlight. What about this happening to someone much older? A new study br…
Learn MoreMarriage Could Be a ‘Buffer’ Against Dementia
TUESDAY, Jan. 31, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Tying the knot is now tied to healthier aging brains: People who stay married for the long haul may gain some protection from dementia, a new study suggests.Researchers found that compared with both divorced…
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