Healthy Aging

Did you hear? May is Better Hearing Month, a good time to review what we know about hearing loss and how research is opening new opportunities to address a condition affecting millions of older adults in the US and worldwide. Age-related hearing loss (presbycusis) affects more than 65% of people…

It’s no secret that staying healthy and active as you age is more than just keeping your medical appointments and making sure you’re taking your prescribed medications. Your lifestyle is a critical factor in how well you physically and cognitively age. Whether that means getting sufficient sleep or exercise, maintaining…

There has been growing research evidence for several years now that reducing your calorie intake may lead not only to weight reduction, but also to less inflammation and even the slowing of biological aging. Of course, for older adults, fewer calories need to be balanced with sufficient nutritional intake and…

Whether you listen while doing chores or relax on the couch with headphones and a comfy blanket, podcast listening has become an enjoyable and educational experience for so many of us these days. According to a recent report from Pew, a little over half of US adults state they’ve listened…

While it’s not unhealthy for you to have body fat- in fact, it’s necessary for your survival- too much fat, especially visceral fat, is linked to serious health conditions as you get older, including diabetes, cardiovascular disease, fatty liver disease, and even multiple cancer types. Most of the fat on…

There’s no doubt that if you’re looking for a magical anti-aging elixir, exercise can be one of your primary sources. Whether cardio or strength training (or ideally both), your body and brain will age better when they receive a regular boost from exercise. In fact, as a recent post in…