May 9, 2023

Everyday Internet Use by Older Adults Might Help Keep Dementia at Bay

In a world increasingly consumed by social media, much has been made of the amount of time younger generations spend online every day — and the harms that habit can bring.

May 2, 2023

Lots of Older Americans Would Like to Take Fewer Meds, Poll Finds

A new study finds that Americans over 50 are interested in cutting back on prescription medications, dovetailing with a movement toward “deprescribing.”

May 2, 2023

Hearing Aids Might Help Lower Risk for Dementia

Can treating hearing loss lower your chances of developing dementia down the road?

April 10, 2023

Immune System May Hold Secret to Living to 100

Centenarians might live 100 years or more thanks in part to a more agile and adaptive immune system, a new study reveals.

April 6, 2023

Breast Cancer Genes Raise Risks for Older Women, Too

Though BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene mutations are associated with breast and ovarian cancer in younger women, those over 50 continue to have a high risk of breast cancer.

March 30, 2023

How to Prevent Falls: Tips for Older Adults

For older Americans, a fall is no laughing matter.