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What Today’s Supreme Court Hearing Means for Your Free Preventative Screenings
An important HealthDay conversation with Michael Sapienza, CEO, Colorectal Cancer Alliance, about Kennedy v. Braidwood, a Supreme Court case challenging the legality of the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force to recommend no-cost screenings to the government.
Type 2 Diabetes Before 50 May Up Dementia Risk
A new study finds people diagnosed with type 2 diabetes before the age of 50 are nearly twice as likely to develop dementia compared to those diagnosed at 70. Researchers say the link is especially strong in those with obesity.
More Seniors Splitting Up. Gray Divorce Rate Hits New High, Study Finds
The divorce rate among people 65+ nearly tripled from 1990 to 2022, and it looks like Baby Boomers are driving the trend.
Simple Supplement May Slow Vision Loss in Patients with Common Form of Macular Degeneration
A new study finds a daily supplement of antioxidants and minerals may slow central vision loss in people with late dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD).
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FDA Limits COVID-19 Boosters to Seniors, Other High-Risk Groups
- I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
- May 21, 2025
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has decided that only seniors and people at high risk should get the latest COVID-19 booster shots this fall.
The new framework, announce...
Hearing Aids Effective In Combating Loneliness Among Seniors
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- May 13, 2025
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Could loneliness occur for some older folks because they can’t hear well enough to maintain essential social connections?
Hearing aids appear to be an effective method of countering an epidemic of loneliness among U.S. seniors, a new study says.
Seniors...
Fate Worse Than Death: Many Long-Term Care Residents Lose All Independence, Study Says
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- April 29, 2025
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A significant number of long-term care patients consider their state a fate worse than death, as they become completely powerless and vulnerable ...
Landmark Women's Health Study Saved From Funding Cuts
- I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
- April 28, 2025
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In a sudden about-face, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) said it won't slash funding for the Women's Health Initiative, a major research project focused on preventing disease in older women.
The decision follows concerns about a move to end contract...
Virtual Singing Programs Boost Mood, Well-Being Of Isolated Seniors
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- April 24, 2025
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Singing can be a balm for the soul, but does it still soothe if a person is singing alone in a virtual crowd?
Yes, says a pandemic-era study that tested whether seniors received any emotional or mental benefit from participating in a virtual choir during
Muscle Quality Could Be Key To Successful Hip Replacement
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- April 23, 2025
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Folks are less likely to recover successfully from a total hip replacement if they have poor muscle quality going into the procedure, a small-scale s...
Immune Therapy Works As Well In Senior Cancer Patients As In Younger Adults
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- April 22, 2025
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It’s well-known that a person’s immune system wears down over time, becoming less effective as folks progress through middle age and become seniors.
Loneliness More Common Among Middle-Aged In U.S.
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- April 22, 2025
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Loneliness among seniors has been a huge concern among experts on aging as social isolation increases risk of dementia, health problems, psychological disorders and deaths.
Eye Exam Can Assess Risk Of Delirium Following Surgery
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- April 2, 2025
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They say the eyes are the windows to the soul.
The eyes also might help detect seniors at risk for a common syndrome in which they emerge from surgery in a state of delirium, new research suggests.
Seniors who have thicker retinas are about 60% more likely to devel...
Retiring Abroad May Lead to More Loneliness, Study Finds
- I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
- March 22, 2025
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There’s nothing like the feeling of years of hard work paying off -- when you can finally transition to a life of non-work activities, whether it’s traveling, diving into personal projects or even learning a new language.
But retirement in a warm, affor...
Sleepy Seniors Might Be At Increased Risk For Dementia
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- March 21, 2025
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Drowsy during the daytime?
For seniors, such sleepiness could indicate that they’re at increased risk for dementia, a new study suggests.
Women in their 80s had double risk of dementia if they experienced increasing daytime sleepiness over a five-year period,...
Seniors Benefit From Tight Blood Pressure Control
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- March 19, 2025
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Elderly people benefit from taking medications to keep their blood pressure low, same as younger folks, a new study says.
Systolic blood pressure kept under 130 reduces the risk...
Spouses Also Benefit From Partner's Knee/Hip Replacement
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- March 12, 2025
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Knee or hip replacement is a major surgery, and many people must lean hard on their spouses to care for them during weeks to months of recuperation.
But all that hassle is absolutely worthwhile for the one providing care for their temporarily disabled partner, a new stud...
Seniors Overlooked By Suicide Prevention Programs
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- March 3, 2025
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Suicide prevention campaigns are overlooking seniors, even though people 75 and older have the highest rates of suicide for any age group, a new study says.
None of the seven most prominent suicide prevention programs include any messaging aimed at at-risk seniors on the...
Extreme Heat Might Accelerate Aging Among Seniors
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- February 27, 2025
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Exposure to extreme heat might accelerate aging in older adults, with sizzling weather causing them to fade faster, a new study suggests.
People living in neighborhoods with more days of high heat experience greater biological aging on average than people living in coole...
Antidepressants Might Accelerate Dementia Decline
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- February 25, 2025
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TUESDAY, Feb. 25, 2025 (HealthDay news) -- Antidepressants are frequently prescribed to people with dementia for symptoms like anxiety, depression, aggressivene...
Rewards of Tight Blood Pressure Control Outweigh Risks, Trial Finds
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- February 21, 2025
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The health benefits of aggressive blood pressure control outweigh the potential risks for seniors, according to the latest results from a major clinical trial.
About 85% of seni...
Cholesterol Changes in Seniors Linked to Brain Health
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- January 30, 2025
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Seniors whose cholesterol levels spike and plummet year-to-year could be at increased risk of dementia and failing brain health, a new study suggests.
Tho...
Locking Down Blood Pressure Protects Brain Health
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- January 27, 2025
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Maintaining tight control over blood pressure for even a short while can provide lasting benefits for seniors’ brain health, a new clinical trial says.
People had lower ri...
Higher Stroke Risk Among Children of Divorce
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- January 23, 2025
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A broken home seems to set a ticking time bomb in the brains of some children of divorce.
Seniors have a 61% higher risk of stroke if their paren...
Trump Ends Push To Slash Prescription Drug Costs
- Carole Tanzer Miller HealthDay Reporter
- January 22, 2025
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With a sweep of the pen, President Donald Trump has ended a Biden administration effort to lower the cost of prescription drugs for people on Medicare and Medicaid.
Trump's order, signed shortly after his inauguration on Monday, targets policies his administrations calls...
Seniors Miss Out on Services With Medicare Advantage
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- January 21, 2025
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Medicare Advantage isn’t that great an advantage for seniors compared with traditional Medicare, researchers say.
The privatized form of Medicare offers more supplemental benefits than traditional Medicare, including
Most Dementia Patients Unaware of Diagnosis
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- January 21, 2025
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Many elderly people and their caregivers don’t know a doctor has diagnosed them with dementia.
More than three-quarters of patients with dementia were not aware of their diagnosis, according to results recently published in the
Poll Finds Public Fears Over RSV Have Eased, Although It Remains a Threat
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- October 16, 2024
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Public concerns about contracting RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) have significantly declined during the past year, a new survey shows.
About 1 in 4 people (26%) are now worried that ...
New Deals Will Cut Medicare Costs for Expensive Drugs
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
- August 15, 2024
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The Biden administration said Thursday that it has signed deals with drug companies that will lower the prices on 10 of the most popular and expensive drugs used by American seniors.
Taxpayers should save $6 billion because of the new prices, while seniors using Medicare...
Older Adults More Stressed About Inflation, Hold Off on Health Care
- Carole Tanzer Miller HealthDay Reporter
- July 12, 2024
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Financial stress persists even though rising inflation rates have eased, and the group feeling the pinch most acutely is in its peak earning years, a new poll shows.
"Our biggest surprise from this poll is that the age group most likely to be affected or stressed by pres...
Over a Quarter of 'Healthy' Folks Over 60 Have Heart Valve Disease
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- June 28, 2024
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Heart valve disease is much more common in aging adults that has been thought, a new study warns.
More than a quarter of healthy and symptom-free people aged 60 and older had previously undetected heart valve disease, researchers report.
"Our findings showed that m...
CDC Strengthens RSV Vaccine Advice for Those Over 75
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
- June 27, 2024
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In new vaccination guidance issued Wednesday, U.S. health officials now recommend that all Americans aged 75 and older get an RSV vaccine before fall arrives.
However, those a bit younger -- ages 60 to 74 -- should only seek the shot if they are vulnerable to severe RSV ...
Older Americans in Senior Housing Have Better Health Than Those Living at Home
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- June 24, 2024
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Independent living is important for seniors, but a new study shows it might not be the best thing for their health.
Older adults living in senior housing tended to have better health than those who remain in their own homes, researchers found.
People in senior hous...
Cannabis Edibles Are Triggering Poisonings Among Older Users
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- May 21, 2024
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The legalization of cannabis and the popularity of its edible versions is having an unexpected effect: More seniors landing in emergency departments with overdoses.
A new Canadian study found "cannabis poisonings" in the province of Ontario tripled among older users afte...
What Folks Consider 'Old Age' Is Getting Older
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- April 22, 2024
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People's idea of "old age"is aging itself, with middle-aged folks and seniors believing that old age starts later in life than did peers from decades ago, a new study finds.
The study revolves around the question "At what age would you describe someone as old?"
Dec...
Many Older Americans Get Care Outside of Doctor's Office, Poll Finds
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- April 10, 2024
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Most seniors have embraced "doc-in-a-box"strip mall clinics and urgent care centers as a means of getting prompt medical care, a new poll has found.
About 60% of people ages 50 to 80 have visited an urgent care center or a retail health clinic during the past two years -...
Can Older Patients With Low-Risk Leukemia Quit Seeing Specialists?
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- April 9, 2024
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Some slow-growing cases of leukemia don't need constant surveillance by cancer specialists, a new study claims.
Low-risk patients with slow-growing chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) and no symptoms fared well even after they stopped seeing doctors for specialized blood ...
Staffing Shortages at Nursing Homes Continue: Report
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
- March 1, 2024
- Full Page
Although the pandemic has ended, staffing shortages and employee burnout still plague U.S. nursing homes, a new government report finds.
As Pickleball's Popularity Has Soared, So Have Injuries
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
- February 12, 2024
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Pickleball has become the darling of older folks trying to stay in shape, but new research shows that with that popularity has come a surge in serious injuries.
Bone fractures related to pickleball have increased 90-fold over the last 20 years, with most injuries occurri...
As Suicide Rates Climb, Older Men Are Most Vulnerable
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
- November 15, 2023
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WEDNESDAY, Nov. 15, 2023 (Healthday News) -- As U.S. suicide rates continue to rise, new government data shows older men have become the most susceptible.
In a report published Wednesday, researchers fr...
Take These Steps to 'Fall-Proof' Your Home
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- September 30, 2023
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The risk of falls increases in older age, and along with it, the risk for serious physical or psychological damage, but there are steps people can take to help prevent these accidents.
Each year, about 27% of adults 65 and older fall and about 10% of those are injured.
Most Older Americans Object to Cancer Screening Cutoffs Based on Life Expectancy: Poll
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- September 29, 2023
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While guidelines for cancer screening have begun factoring in life expectancy, a new poll shows a majority of older adults disagree with age cutoff...
Experiment Shows Many Seniors Falling Prey to 'Impostor Scams'
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- September 25, 2023
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Many older adults are savvy about telephone scams, but a sizable minority remain vulnerable, a new study suggests.
Researchers found that when they simulated a "government impersonation" scam -- contacting seniors and pretending to be federal employees -- over two-thirds...
Dementia Risk Rises as Activity Rates Fall
- Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter
- September 12, 2023
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Bolstering the notion that a strong body equals a strong mind, new research indicates that the more inactive seniors are, the higher their risk for dementia.
The finding stems from a look at the onset of dementia among nearly 50,000 Brits.
All were at least 60 year...
Your Hobby Could Help Keep Depression at Bay
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- September 12, 2023
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Seniors, pick up those knitting needles, some paintbrushes or that favorite novel, because new research suggests that having a hobby is linked to having lower depression in older people.
Hobbies might include anything from gardening to playing games, arts and crafts, vol...
Old Age & Heat Can Be Deadly Combo: Tips to Stay Safe
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- September 11, 2023
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Hot weather can pose serious health risks for older adults.
Existing medical conditions, problems moving around and medications raise the risk of heatstroke, according to an expert at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago.
Being prepared can help prevent heat e...
Opening All Arteries Best When Heart Attack Strikes in Old Age: Study
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- August 28, 2023
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After a heart attack, elderly adults have better odds for improved health and survival if all major heart vessels are cleared, not just the one that caused the heart attack.
Because these patients often have other medical conditions and may be frail, doctors frequen...
Extreme Heat Taxes the Brain, and Some Face Higher Risks
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- August 24, 2023
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With 2023 predicted to be the hottest year on record, a new study is pointing to another potential consequence of heat waves: faster declines in older adults' memory and thinking skills.
Moderna or Pfizer? One COVID Shot May Be Safer for Older Adults
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- August 3, 2023
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While both the Moderna and Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines are considered safe and highly effective, new research finds the Moderna shot has been the safest and most effective for seniors.
"The results of this study can help public health experts weigh which mRNA vaccine might...
Could Metformin Help Seniors Bounce Back After Surgery?
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- July 28, 2023
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The diabetes drug metformin might also benefit older patients after an injury or illness, a small study suggests.
Researchers found that metformin -- a drug that has been around for more than a half-century to regulate blood sugar -- may have a different ability: It can ...
Many Seniors With Thinking Declines Still Drive
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- July 25, 2023
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Getting older adults who are failing mentally to relinquish their car keys can be challenging. But those conversations are necessary, said researchers who found a majority of adults with cognitive impairment still get behind the wheel.
Michigan Medicine researchers studi...
Volunteering Late in Life May Keep Alzheimer's Away
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- July 20, 2023
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Many retirees opt to volunteer as a way to help others, but new research suggests this act can also benefit volunteers' brain health.
Volunteering later in life may provide protection for the brain from both cognitive (mental) decline and dementia, according to researche...
While 8 in 10 Seniors See Wisdom of Dementia Screening, Few Have Been Tested: Poll
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- July 20, 2023
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Most older adults think that screening for dementia is a good idea, according to a new poll on aging. But few actually take that step.
Only about 20% of those aged 65 to 80 had a screening test in the past year to see if their memory and thinking abilities have started t...
As the Popularity of Pickleball Soars, So Do Related Injuries, Poll Finds
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- July 12, 2023
- Full Page
Pickleball is a hot trend and it's getting folks exercising who haven't been so active in a long time.
It's also racking up injuries -- both overuse type and acute traumas -- often in those aged 50 and up.
A new poll suggests these players are forgoing care when th...