Tag: older
Imposter scams cost older adults $700 million in 2024: FTC
Imposter scams targeting older Americans are on the rise, according to a recent report from the Federal Trade…
Living in hurricane-flooded areas raises older adults’ mortality risk by 9 percent
Hurricanes and related natural disasters, such as flooding, are on the rise globally, posing a significant threat to…
Medicare could save $3.6 billion without risk to older adults, study suggests
Medicare, the federal government's healthcare program for older adults, is spending $4.4 billion a year on care that…
Using a fan can make older adults hotter in a dry heat
Montreal Heart Institute-led research has shed light on the impact of electric fan use on older adults in…
Most American’s hearts may be older than their chronological age
Biological aging has become a popular topic among scientists in recent years, with a focus on estimating the…
Most US adults have hearts older than their actual age. How old is yours?
Heart health is a critical aspect of overall well-being, and a recent study led by Northwestern Medicine has…
Ultraviolet light technology shows effectiveness in protecting older Australians from respiratory infections
New Study Shows UV Lights Can Help Reduce Respiratory Infections in Aged Care Facilities A groundbreaking study has…
Suicide rates rising in older men, CDC data reveal
The issue of suicide among older men, particularly those aged 75 and older, has become a concerning and…
Cheap Daily Supplement Appears to Boost Brain Function in Older People : ScienceAlert
Study Shows Daily Fiber Supplements Can Boost Brain Health in Aging Adults A groundbreaking study conducted on twins…
The ‘Older Sister Side Part’ Is This Summer’s Nostalgia-Hitting Hair Trend
The resurgence of the "Older Sister Side Part" hairstyle has taken the fashion world by storm, making a…
Parental education tied to cognitive function in middle-aged and older adults
A new study published in JAMA Network Open suggests that parental education may play a significant role in…
Cannabis use reaches a new high among older adults
The use of marijuana among older adults in the United States has been on the rise, with 7%…