A recent study led by researchers from NYU Grossman School of Medicine has unveiled that women who followed blood pressure-lowering diets during middle age were approximately 17 percent less likely to experience memory loss and cognitive decline decades later. This suggests that adopting the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet in mid-life can potentially…

Hearing Aids Slow Cognitive Decline…Dramatic New Study As the global population ages, the prevalence of dementia and cognitive decline in older adults is on the rise, necessitating cost-effective interventions to prevent or slow age-related cognitive deterioration. Research has linked hearing loss to dementia in older individuals, suggesting that hearing aid use could potentially mitigate cognitive…

Power Vs Strength In Older Adults Muscular strength and power are often used interchangeably but there is an important distinction between the two. Power Vs Strength In Older Adults For maintaining functional ability—and potentially even for living longer growing research supports the benefits of power training, particularly as we age. Power is the ability to…

A common, but overlooked condition that is defined as a sudden drop in blood pressure that occurs when you stand from a sitting or lying position. This condition can lead to dizziness, lightheadedness, and, in severe cases, falls. The risk of falls is particularly concerning for older adults, as it can result in serious injuries…

A new study from the University of California San Diego indicates involuntary weight loss could serve as an early sign of ill health and a predictor of reduced longevity. This study reveals that women who maintain their body weight after age 60 are more likely to reach the exceptional ages of 90, 95, or 100.…

Newer research is showing that traditional approaches to pain might be neglecting other important factorsChronic pain usually starts out due to some sort of injury or illness that triggers a cascade of inflammatory responses that eventually get written into ‘the code’ of your nervous system. That new code can simulate pain even when the injury…

The Pittsburgh Fatigability Scale is a 10-item scale has been validated in many subsequent studies as a way to accurately capture physical and mental tiredness. Participants were followed for 2.7 years. After controlling for variables like depression, gender, terminal illness, etc, investigators found that those with the highest level of reported fatigue (over 25) were…

 The balance between Healthspan and Lifespan  LIFESPAN is the total number of years someone lives and has been increased by advances in medical science and improved living conditions HEALTHSPAN focuses on the period of life spent in good health, without the burden of chronic illnesses or age-related ailments. Striking a balance between these…

 Unpaid caregivers provide critical support to family members, friends, or neighbors who are in need of care due to illness, disability, or age- related challenges. Despite their incredible dedication, their struggles and sacrifices deserve recognition. According to recent studies  Over 53 million people in the United States alone serve as unpaid caregivers, contributing…

 Globally, 200 million people are affected by osteoporosis and 35 million by dementia. These numbers are expected to double in the next 20 years.  Researchers led by the Garvan Institute of Medical research have discovered a link between dementia and osteoporosis. They found that cognitive decline over 5 years showed nearly a doubling…