Dire Demographics: The Forecast For New Dementia Diagnoses Is Worrisome
January 15, 2025
The data has been concerning even before the release of the most recent report. With more than 6 million Americans currently diagnosed with dementia (that’s nearly 10% of people 65 and older), more than 100,000 deaths a year attributable to dementia, and more than $600 billion in annual dementia caregiving…
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…
Reduce Your Risk: New Research Findings Can Help Lower Your Dementia Risk
December 11, 2024
It’s no secret that an array of lifestyle factors- factors largely within your control- seem to play an important part in whether you are at risk for developing dementia. For a while, we’ve presented you with evidence from the Lancet Commission that links certain lifestyle and health factors, including diet,…
Long Time, No Hear: Apple AirPods May Be Your Hearing Aids Solution
November 6, 2024
In case you didn’t hear, in September, Apple announced that it was updating the software for its AirPods Pro 2 earbuds to include the option of testing the hearing of users and transforming the earbuds into hearing aids for those who own these earbuds and who have updated software on…
Off Balance: Ways To Test And Improve Your Balance
October 30, 2024
Hand in hand with your fear of falling is likely a twin concern about maintaining or improving your balance. Having good balance is essential to living an active and independent life in your later years. If you can’t count on staying upright and off the ground, you’re likely going to…
Calling The Shots: The Latest On COVID, Flu, RSV, And Pneumonia Vaccines
October 30, 2024
As we roll into November, we will likely begin to see an uptick in the viral infections that put us all- but especially those of us over 65- at risk for serious illness and even death. A surge of new cases of COVID, Flu, and RSV will likely arrive in…