Playing a game of cards or even an online computer game is something many of us regularly enjoy. And now we have scientific evidence that such leisure activities are good for cognition as well. In a new study published in JAMA Neurology, researchers followed almost 2000 people over age 70 for…

No one can deny the devastating effects that opioid abuse has taken on thousands of young people and communities across our country. No doubt too many people are using narcotics in ways never intended for these medications. The question is, how to determine an appropriate use of such drugs and…

Despite global warming, there are still plenty of winter days when cold weather can wreak havoc with your health and well being. This is especially so with seniors who are at enhanced risk from the cold, due to health conditions or medications. In fact, a drop in body temperature can…

For some of us, we never remember anything unless we write it down. It turns out, in the battle for weight loss, keeping a food diary is an excellent tool to help understand what and how you are eating, and to reconsider your choices. Writing on the website Next Avenue,…

No doubt you’ve heard us expound on the benefits of seeking out a geriatrician for senior health care. Turns out those benefits can be accessed beyond the exam room. Dr. Muriel Gillick is a renowned physician and Professor of Population Health at Harvard. She has spent decades studying and caring…

The word is out: Last night, on public television, an urgent and alarming documentary on Alzheimer’s Disease premiered. Part of a broader focus to attract public attention and resources to the fight against Alzheimer’s, the documentary, “Every Minute Counts,” will be available to stream online and has its own website that includes…