It can be easy to dismiss changes to your eyesight as an inevitable fact of getting older. However, these changes can sometimes signify serious eye conditions that can lead to vision loss or even blindness, as well as reveal potentially dangerous health issues unrelated to sight. Getting regular eye exams can help to preserve your […]
7 Numbers That Could Save Your Life
In today’s fast-paced world, keeping track of your health can sometimes feel overwhelming. But experts say knowing and understanding a few key numbers is the first step in taking control of your health. Metrics such as blood pressure and bone density provide an unbiased look at your health risks, arming you with crucial information that […]
What Are the Treatments for Alzheimer’s Disease?
In the modern medical world, when someone is diagnosed with a disease, the usual first step is to be prescribed a well-proven medicine (or two) as a remedy. For dementia and one of its most common causes, Alzheimer’s disease, therapies that stop the disease have been elusive. But the outlook may be changing, at least […]
How to Identify and Avoid Common Social Security Scams
Social Security numbers are the skeleton keys to identity theft. And what better way to get someone’s Social Security number than by pretending to be from the Social Security Administration (SSA)? With the announcement that there are new login requirements for those who created My Social Security online accounts before Sept. 18, 2021, experts warn that scammers may take advantage […]
Healthy Lifestyle Linked with Better Cognitive Function in Older Adults
Maintaining a healthy lifestyle may be associated with better cognitive function in older adults, even for those with signs of dementia in their brains, according to an NIA-funded study. The findings, published in JAMA Neurology, suggest that healthy lifestyle factors may provide protection against dementia. Researchers from the Rush University Medical Center and Rush Alzheimer’s Disease Center […]
Why Your Joints Ache After 50 — and What You Can Do About It
Stiff knees, achy hips and swollen hands? If you’re 50 or older, it could be osteoarthritis — a common wear-and-tear disease that happens when the cushion-like tissue between the bones breaks down over time, leading to joint pain. “As we age, the one thing we can’t change is the amount of time we’ve had on our joints. […]
