Senior Health Update Archives - Page 3 of 50

Exercising 150 minutes 1-2 times a week may lower death risk by 33%

Research has shown that physical exercise can help increase insulin sensitivity and help regulate blood sugar more effectively in people with diabetes. A new study found that people with diabetes who meet current physical activity...

Higher copper intake may be linked to better brain health

As the population ages, disorders affecting the nervous system, including cognitive decline and dementia, are the leading cause of overall disease burden worldwide. Diet and lifestyle can affect a person’s risk of developing cognitive decline...

Skin swabs may help detect Parkinson’s years before symptoms appear

There is currently no cure for Parkinson’s disease, nor are there specific tests for early diagnosis. A new study has identified a way to detect the condition before symptoms appear through the use of skin...

Boosting your walking pace by 14 steps per minute could fight frailty

As much as 24% of the global older adult population faces issues related to frailty. Past studies have shown that frailty can heighten a person’s chance of developing cognitive impairment and dementia, and can also...

Eating 1 egg per week linked to lower Alzheimer’s risk, study finds

A study finds that eating eggs is associated with a reduced risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. Using brain autopsies, the scientists also showed that those who ate eggs more regularly had less protein buildup in...

Mediterranean or plant-based diets may reduce constipation risk with age

Chronic constipation happens when a person has difficulty passing stool for at least three months or more. While people can have chronic constipation at any age, it is more common as people get older. A...

Vaccine additive thimerosal deemed unsafe by the CDC: 3 things to know

The United States Department of Health and Human Services has said it will officially remove the preservative thimerosal from all flu vaccines distributed in the country. Thimerosal is a mercury-based preservative that — due to...

Heart disease, weight gain linked to higher breast cancer risk after menopause

Researchers from the International Agency for Research on Cancer recently examined the link between excess weight and breast cancer risk in postmenopausal women. The scientists focused specifically on women who developed cardiovascular disease to see...

A cough medicine may help slow down cognitive decline in Parkinson’s

Parkinson’s disease dementia develops in people who have a Parkinson’s disease diagnosis. Experts are interested in finding the best ways to address and prevent Parkinson’s disease dementia. A randomized clinical trial found that the drug...

A simple blood test could indicate how long you might live

Intrinsic capacity is the sum of a person’s mental and physical capacities, and is a measure of aging. Maintaining physical and mental function is a cornerstone of healthy aging. Formerly, assessing intrinsic capacity has been...