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Global Dementia Trials Testing 158 Therapies May Need 350,000 Volunteers Because Strict Screening Turns Many Away

Dementia trials testing 158 therapies may need 350,000 volunteers to fill about 55,000 spots. Where U.S. families can search for trials and what to ask.

Medical Daily · Sep 22

He Filled About 50 Pages with Jokes After Brain Injuries, but Other People's Punchlines Left Him Cold

A man woke his wife at night to share jokes and filled about 50 pages with them. Doctors linked his rare Witzelsucht to frontal brain damage.

Medical Daily · Sep 17

Lionel Richie Hospitalized After His St. Louis Show, Months After Dizziness Cut a Minnesota Concert Short

Lionel Richie was hospitalized after a St. Louis concert. No cause has been confirmed publicly. What repeated dizziness signals in adults over 65.

Medical Daily · Sep 2

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The Exam Starts Before You Sit Down: 10 Things Doctors May Notice Right Away

A doctor’s appointment may feel like it begins when the blood-pressure cuff comes out, but an experienced clinician can start gathering useful information the moment...

Saving Advice · Aug 23

6 Things Men Should Have in Order Before Their Parents Start Needing Help

When parents start needing help, life can change from “Mom and Dad have this handled” to “Why does nobody know where the insurance papers are?” remarkably fast. Men who get a few important pieces in place before that moment can make family emergencies less chaotic, protect their parents’ wishes, and…

Clever Dude · Aug 23

12 Things in Your Home That Can Become More Dangerous as You Get Older

The house you’ve lived in safely for 20 or 30 years doesn’t suddenly become dangerous on your 65th birthday, but the way you interact with...

Saving Advice · Aug 21

Your Parents Won’t Talk About Money — Here Are 6 Things You Still Need to Know Before There’s an Emergency

Your parents don’t have to tell you how much money they have in the bank. But if Mom suffers a stroke tomorrow, would anyone know which company holds her homeowners insurance, how the mortgage gets paid, where her power of attorney is stored, or whether someone actually has legal authority…

Budget and the Bees · Aug 20

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Heat Waves Can Be More Dangerous After 65—Watch These Everyday Habits

A heat wave can become dangerous long before someone feels seriously ill, and that is particularly important for older adults to understand. People 65 and...

Saving Advice · Aug 10

From Hospital to Home and Why Rehabilitation Matters After a Serious Health Crisis, In Light of McConnell's Release

Mitch McConnell leaves rehabilitation and continues physical therapy at home after a fall and pneumonia, detailing the stages of recovery and fall prevention.

Medical Daily · Aug 8

Home Safety Checks That Can Help Older Adults Stay Independent Longer

More than 55% to 60% of all falls happen inside the home, and over 75% take place in or immediately around the house. Staying safely...

Saving Advice · Aug 7

Scientists Discover a Brain Protein That Shields Against Tau Tangles in Alzheimer's Disease

Sanford Burnham Prebys published Science Advances research July 17 showing the SORLA protein suppresses tau tangle formation and brain atrophy in Alzheimer's mouse models. Here's what it means.

Medical Daily · Jul 21

Senior Wellness Grants in New Jersey Fund Social‑Inclusion Projects—How Your Community Can Apply

Social isolation has become a growing public health concern. According to the National Institute on Aging, research has linked prolonged loneliness among older adults to...

Saving Advice · Jul 5

New Jersey’s Senior Wellness Pilot Offers Up to $250K Grants to Combat Isolation—How Local Groups Can Apply

Loneliness and social isolation have become growing public health concerns, especially among older adults. Research from the National Institute on Aging has linked prolonged isolation...

Saving Advice · Jun 24

Yale Study of 11,000 Older Adults Finds Nearly Half Actually Improved Cognitively or Physically Over 12 Years

A Yale study of 11,000 adults 65+ found 45% improved cognitively or physically over 12 years. Positive age beliefs were strongly linked to better health outcomes.

Medical Daily · Jun 22

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Saving Advice · Jun 12

The Muscle You Lose After 50 — and 6 Ways to Build It Back

Many adults are surprised to learn that they begin losing muscle mass decades before they consider themselves old. Starting around age 30, people gradually lose...

The Conversation · Jun 10, 2025

LGBTQ+ patients stay up-to-date on preventive care when their doctors are supportive, saving money and lives throughout society

When LGBTQ+ patients are unsure if they can be open about their identity and related health needs, it becomes more difficult for them to access high-quality health care.

Saving Advice · Jun 9, 2025

New Alzheimer’s Blood Test Leads To Early Detection And Treatment

A new Alzheimer’s blood test recently approved by the U. S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) can now detect the disease in people with early...

Kiplinger · May 17, 2024

9 Habits for a Happy Retirement

A long and happy retirement takes more than just money. Here are nine things happy retirees do — besides dutifully saving the money they’ll need to quit the 9-to-5 grind.

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WEKU · Feb 5, 2024

You can order a test to find out your biological age. Is it worth it?

Learning your DNA age sounds intriguing. But researchers caution the results might make you nervous. And they don't tell you much about what steps to take next.

USAFacts · Aug 31, 2023

How many Americans have Alzheimer's disease and dementia?

As many as 6.7 million Americans over 65 have Alzheimer’s disease. That number is expected to more than double by 2060.

The Conversation · Aug 24, 2023

LGBTQ+ caregivers of people with dementia face unique stresses that lead to poorer physical and mental health

Caring for someone living with dementia can be a stressful experience that harms the physical and mental health of caregivers. Many caregivers experience depression and lower quality of life. LGBTQ+ caregivers face unique challenges that can magnify these strains.

The Conversation · Jul 19, 2023

As heat records fall, how hot is too hot for the human body?

Extreme heat has been breaking records across Europe, Asia and North America, with millions of people sweltering in heat and humidity well above “normal” for days on end.

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