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Hair loss, otherwise known as alopecia, is a common and often anxiety-provoking experience that so many of us experience as we get on in years. Estimates are that up to 80% of all men and 50% of women experience some level of hair loss in their lives, especially as they…

For a while now, we’ve been tracking progress toward the development of blood tests to determine whether someone has Alzheimer’s disease. In the last several weeks, that progress has moved forward with the FDA approval of 2 new blood tests to help sort through whether someone has evidence of the…

As we noted in an earlier post, exercise is one of the most valuable activities you can undertake for your heart health. And while you might think cardio exercise is the most important physical activity for heart health, it turns out that a combination of cardio, strength training, and even…

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…

While there may be some who still insist that climate change isn’t real, no one can credibly deny that heat waves are becoming more persistent and more intense as time goes by. Even the CDC admits that “Climate projections indicate that extreme heat events will become more frequent and intense…

You may be familiar with Former First Lady Rosalyn Carter’s famous quote about caregiving: “There are only four kinds of people in the world: those who have been caregivers, those who are caregivers, those who will be caregivers, and those who will need caregivers.” If you’ve been (or currently are)…