Diabetes

It’s September and that’s back-to-school season. Even if you’re no longer in school, you may still reminisce about your prior days of sitting in a classroom, challenging your brain, and trying to remember and learn all that you could. As an older adult, challenging your brain is one of the…

Most of us have probably had a concern like this: My mom had dementia so I’m likely at risk, or cancer runs in my family so I may develop cancer, or my Dad had a heart attack at a relatively young age, so I’m likely going to have one. No…

It appears that everything is connected when it comes to aging. If you’re worried about keeping yourself physically fit and aging healthily, that’s also inextricably tied to your brain health and cognitive functioning. What affects your body’s aging will also affect your brain’s aging. While genetics plays a role in…

The trends are worrisome. Even before the start of the pandemic in 2020, data showed that alcohol use among adults 65 and over was on the rise. Then the pandemic exacerbated this trend. According to data from the CDC, from 2020-2021 deaths due to alcohol were greater than 178,000, and…

In the middle of winter, with poor weather conditions often making it difficult or unpleasant to be outside, no one could blame you for slowing down and eliminating your daily walks. In fact, if you’re no longer walking the distances or time periods that you used to- especially when that…

If you’ve been trying to figure out the ideal exercise routine- whether it be lifting weights or just moving your body- don’t fret because it makes sense to spend time on both. Each type of exercise is essential to help ensure you live a long and healthy life. Research studies…