Diabetes

As an older adult, it’s likely no surprise to you that the Hearing Loss Association of America reports that hearing loss is a growing public health crisis in the US. After all, 1 in 3 adults aged 65 to 74 have some type of hearing loss, and for those aged…

It’s perfectly normal and perhaps even beneficial to put on a few pounds as you get older. But according to recent data, ⅔ of adults on Medicare are either overweight (with a BMI between 25-29.9) or obese (with a BMI of 30+). This additional weight as you age can have…

Existing data seems to show that Americans are drinking less alcohol than they used to. A Gallup survey conducted in 2025 showed declining consumption, which is expected to continue this year. It appears that some people are finally absorbing the messages about the health dangers posed by alcohol, especially as…

So, how many hours would you guess you sit each day? Beyond some obligatory sitting while in the bathroom or eating a meal, are you sitting for much of the rest of the day? Do you plop down to watch your television or sit at your computer for hours at…