Older adults keep their cool in hot weather
A study found that older adults became more uncomfortable in high heat sooner, but it didn’t affect their moods as much as younger folks.
‘Gut instinct’ may help you avoid scams
Older adults who were more attuned to their own heartbeat were better at spotting liars and email phishing scams, researchers report.
How to protect yourself and your family from dangerous falls
An expert explains why falls are so dangerous for older adults and how to protect yourself and your loved ones.
More heat waves will put more older adults in danger
An additional 250 million older adults will be chronically exposed to dangerously high temperatures by 2050 as a result of the climate crisis.
Pollution exposure can lead to loss of independence for older adults
A new study suggests that reducing exposure to air pollution, particularly from traffic, could help prolong older adults’ independent living.
Supplement improves walking for people with chronic leg condition
An over-the-counter form of vitamin B3 increases the walking endurance of people with peripheral artery disease, a chronic leg condition.
Supplement improves walking for people with chronic leg condition
An over-the-counter form of vitamin B3 increases the walking endurance of people with peripheral artery disease, a chronic leg condition.
Sleep apnea during REM contributes to verbal memory decline
A study links sleep apnea during REM sleep to verbal memory decline in older adults at risk for Alzheimer’s.
Sleep apnea during REM contributes to verbal memory decline
A study links sleep apnea during REM sleep to verbal memory decline in older adults at risk for Alzheimer’s.
Heat stress has damaging impact on older adults’ vital organs
Heat stress can have a devastating effect on older adults’ vital organs, including the gut, liver, and brain, researchers report.