Hot House: Extreme Heat Poses Dire Consequences For Older Adults
March 5, 2025
With spring approaching, you may be thinking about the return of warmer weather. But the evidence is growing and getting more alarming with each passing year when it comes to hot weather. We know from NASA that 2024 was the warmest year on record for the world, with 15 consecutive…
Out Of Breath: What Makes You Susceptible To Contracting Pneumonia
February 26, 2025
If you’ve followed the news over the past several days, you are probably aware that 88-year-old Pope Francis has been hospitalized in what has been described as “critical condition,” with a diagnosis that includes double pneumonia. Various reports have tracked the roller-coaster nature of his case, with progress and setbacks,…
In The Cold: Cool Temperature Concerns For Older Adults
January 22, 2025
You’re likely aware of the threat that extreme heat poses to older adults. What you may not realize is that cold weather, especially extremes like the polar vortex many of us have experienced this winter, can also pose a serious threat to humans, especially older adults. In fact, there’s new…
For Good Measure: The Importance Of Accurate Blood Pressure Measurement
January 1, 2025
Did someone give you a blood pressure monitor as a holiday gift this year? Perhaps not the most exciting or entertaining of gifts, but thankfully someone has your heart health front of mind. And that’s a good thing, as monitoring your blood pressure and keeping it within normal range is…
The Rookie Retiree By Renee Langmuir: Adaptations: If Giraffes And Penguins Can Do It, So Can We!
December 11, 2024
By Renee Langmuir I never thought I would be old. No – I didn’t think my life would end at an early age. I just couldn’t picture myself as an old person. Dr. Hal Hershfield, a professor of Marketing and Behavioral Decision Making at UCLA, has spent a decade…
The Present Moment: Gift-Giving This Holiday Season
December 4, 2024
For many, this can be a stressful time of year. Holiday hosting, activities, and gift buying can put many of us into a tailspin (not to mention the poor house). Some of us stress about buying the “perfect” gift, while others worry about affording something that will seem special to…