November is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, and it’s a good time to remember that any memory loss that disrupts daily life may be a symptom of Alzheimer’s or other dementia. Alzheimer’s is a brain disease that causes a slow decline in memory, thinking and reasoning skills. There are 10 warning signs and symptoms. If you notice any of […]
Keep Your Vision Healthy: Understanding Eye Tests and Diagnoses
It can be easy to dismiss changes to your eyesight as an inevitable fact of getting older. However, these changes can sometimes signify serious eye conditions that can lead to vision loss or even blindness, as well as reveal potentially dangerous health issues unrelated to sight. Getting regular eye exams can help to preserve your […]
5 Reasons to Eat Less Meat
When Andrea Krenek was growing up in Texas, her meals frequently centered around thick cuts of steak, hearty barbecues and sandwiches. But as Krenek learned more about nutrition and crystallized her own values, her diet evolved. Now a registered dietitian, chef and postdoctoral scholar at Stanford University School of Medicine, Krenek avoids meat entirely.“ There […]
Can Vaccinations Save Your Brain?
As autumn comes around, so do the placards and public service announcements alerting us to get our flu shots, update our COVID-19 vaccines and generally get on top of the inoculations we need as we get older. New research offers one more good reason to stay current on your vaccinations: The shots also might decrease the risk of age-related […]
Why Your Joints Ache After 50 — and What You Can Do About It
Stiff knees, achy hips and swollen hands? If you’re 50 or older, it could be osteoarthritis — a common wear-and-tear disease that happens when the cushion-like tissue between the bones breaks down over time, leading to joint pain. “As we age, the one thing we can’t change is the amount of time we’ve had on our joints. […]
Healthy Lifestyle Linked with Better Cognitive Function in Older Adults
Maintaining a healthy lifestyle may be associated with better cognitive function in older adults, even for those with signs of dementia in their brains, according to an NIA-funded study. The findings, published in JAMA Neurology, suggest that healthy lifestyle factors may provide protection against dementia. Researchers from the Rush University Medical Center and Rush Alzheimer’s Disease Center […]
