Health

The projections are sobering: By 2030, it’s anticipated that 70% of all new cancers will occur in patients 65 and older. Moreover, cancer statistics show that among the oldest old (the fastest-growing segment of our population, and encompassing those over 85), cancer patients tend to have more advanced disease at…

While most of us are regularly reminded of the importance of diet for healthy aging, it’s the mighty few who can resist the tempting sugary dessert or the candy bar at the movies. Even if you try to avoid added sugar, it becomes a Herculean task when you realize that…

It’s not exactly cocktail conversation, but there’s something brewing in our society’s new openness to talking about death and the rituals that surround it. Perhaps the funeral industry is just another area ripe for “disruption.” A recent exposé in Washington Monthly details the way the “death industry” has taken advantage…

No two people age exactly alike. Some of us remain vigorous and cognitively intact until we take our last breath while others experience physical and mental decline during the later years. And some become “frail”: While there’s no definitive set of symptoms that exactly describe frailty, generally speaking, frailty includes…

It’s no surprise to anyone that we live in stressful times. But what may surprise you is that stress can have significant ramifications for your health and well-being as you age. Women, in particular, are known to be susceptible to the negative effects of an overload of stress hormones. The…

No doubt the summer is a great time to get out your bike. Cycling is an excellent activity for older adults, especially as it can be easier on the joints than other forms of exercise. This low-impact exercise also offers numerous health benefits, including improving immunity, supporting the cardiovascular system,…