Category: aging
Life events that influence levels of the female hormone estrogen may be linked to a woman’s risk of developing dementia in later life, according to…
Learning more about the disease can open up new avenues for happiness, connection.
When my father began to slowly succumb to Alzheimer’s, one…
If you compare the United States with other developed countries in the world, we fall very low in rankings on average lifespan and expectancy. We…
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (KRON) – The National Park Service’s oldest park ranger is retiring at the age of 100.
Ranger Betty Reid Soskin, who…
Have you ever seen an older person so full of life and youthful energy that you’ve thought to yourself, “what’s their secret?” That’s the exact…
Losing the ability to perform basic self-care skills can make it difficult and even dangerous to live alone, but it may be possible to accommodate…
More than 55 million people across the world have dementia. Dementia affects your memory, thinking, and even your behavior, and in many cases, it…
Hearing loss can sneak up on people, especially in old age, and unmitigated hearing loss can lead to emotional frustration and social isolation. When…
Diabetes isn’t talked about nearly as much as other chronic diseases, but over 37 million Americans live with the long-lasting illness the Centers…
Aging and exercise often come with a lot of misconceptions. As the founder and creative director of StrongerU Senior Fitness, Emily…