Predictions And Prevention: Research Moves Closer To Diagnosing Alzheimer’s In Advance of Symptoms
February 25, 2026
You may remember that, back in November, we reported on the emergence of additional blood biomarker tests for Alzheimer’s that, while not actually giving you an Alzheimer’s diagnosis, would be able to rule out one of the proteins highly predictive of Alzheimer’s in patients who are experiencing worrisome symptoms. In…
Clearing Up The Confusion: For Most, Statins Are Safe & Key To Cholesterol Control
February 25, 2026
As we end Heart Health month and perhaps renew our pledge to do all we can to lower our risk of heart disease (which continues to be the #1 cause of death in our country), there’s no getting around the risk that high cholesterol poses to our heart health. While…
No Brainer: New Support For Brain Games And Other Cognitive Enrichment
February 18, 2026
Back in October of 2025, we highlighted a new study that seemed to demonstrate that playing certain brain games could restore a chemical neurotransmitter in the brain, thereby lowering your risk of cognitive decline and improving memory and thinking skills. Now we have evidence from a new study, under the…
Worried Sick: Anxiety About Getting Older Can Speed Up Biological Aging
February 18, 2026
There’s no shortage of things to cause you stress or worry in this day and age. Between political strife, economic concerns, global disputes, and climate change, there’s plenty to keep you up at night. And that’s before you even consider your own personal situation, whether it’s your health or the…
Can You Hear The Love Tonight? The Effects Of Hearing Loss On Relationships
February 11, 2026
It’s no surprise to learn that hearing loss affects many- if not most- as we get older. According to a recent article in the Annual Review of Public Health, the number of older adults who experience hearing loss, and the severity of that loss, can increase dramatically the older you…
Caring And Coping: An Interview with Caregiver Advocate Katrina Love Prescott
February 11, 2026
Before caregiving reshaped her life, Katrina Love Prescott was a producer, yoga teacher, and life coach. Her mom’s young-onset dementia diagnosis thrust her into a new role, revealing societal stigmas and healthcare gaps as she became her mother’s primary caregiver. Blending mindfulness, dementia care, and coaching, Katrina eased the stress…