Health

Knee deep into the dog days of summer, most of us continue to face ongoing levels of record heat. Though we previously noted that 2023 was the hottest year on record, it looks like we’re on track for 2024 to outpace 2023, with an estimated 61% chance of surpassing the…

If it feels like there’s an onslaught of information these days about how to diagnose and treat Alzheimer’s dementia, your feelings are valid. New developments and research are coming fast and furious, as academic researchers and for-profit companies race to find effective ways to diagnose Alzheimer’s as early as possible…

If you’re putting in the time each week so that your heart is pumping and your muscles are working, congratulations. Aerobic exercise and strength training are essential for healthy aging. But do you still wake up in the morning with stiff joints or an achy back? Do your arms and…

While we don’t need to mention names, you probably have heard that the concept of “taking a cognitive test” has been in the headlines in recent months. But what exactly is such a test? How do you know whether you should take it? And what will such a test tell…

While we’ve had occasion over the years to discuss dental health as you get older, the evidence keeps mounting that a healthy mouth is linked to healthier and happier aging, and, conversely, dental problems can be serious health concerns and may themselves trigger other serious, even life-threatening health problems.   …

Are you ready? If you’re like most people, your goal is to “age in place” and live your later years in the community in your own home. Yet that goal may be sidelined by the reality of disability unless you prepare in advance for what may come. According to new…