Ask Dr. Etingin: Falling; Blood Tests
I’ve fallen a few times over the past several months. Is this a normal part…
Category: aging
Recognize When Memory Issues Are Moving Beyond Normal, Age-Related Changes
Occasionally forgetting where you put your glasses, taking longer to recall a name, and walking…
Opinion: What STAT readers think about octogenarian presidents
STAT now publishes selected Letters to the Editor received in response to First Opinion essays…
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Presidential age debate obscures a simple fact: Some cognitive skills improve as we get older
When a psychology professor in Michigan looked through his data on interpersonal conflict a decade…
Opinion: I’ve reported on the health of every president since Reagan. Here’s what I think about Trump and Biden
When I interviewed Ronald Reagan about his health in 1980, he was 69 and poised…
Opinion: The health care system is ignoring world’s most promising approach to preventing cardiovascular disease
Last week, the Washington Post published an op-ed by former CDC Director Tom Frieden titled,…
A neuropsychologist clarifies science on aging and memory in wake of Biden special counsel report
What is the relationship between aging, memory loss, and overall cognition? That’s a matter of…
As NIH grant runs out, Dog Aging Project founders look to raise up to $50 million
The Dog Aging Project, which researchers say could yield promising leads for human longevity research,…
New tool for tracing blood cells’ ancestry might one day help predict disease risk
The human blood system is in a constant state of turnover. First-line immune defenders, like…
Brain Networks May Benefit from Walking
Walking is a favorite exercise here at Focus on Healthy Aging—it’s something you can do…
The Key to Aging Well Lies Within You
When do we feel that we have reached old age? That varies. Many of us…
Think Positive as You Age
Getting older means inevitable physical declines and losses that may transform your life. But—as my…
Dietary Changes After Menopause Address Declining Estrogen Effects
As women age, our nutritional needs change. Estrogen levels after menopause can result in the…
STAT+: Using AI, scientists create blood test that measures organ aging and predicts disease risk
In today’s mostly plague- and famine-free world, if you can avoid more modern scourges like…
Sip Water Throughout the Day to Stay Hydrated and Healthy
Of all the things you can do to stay healthy, sipping water throughout the day…
MGH Studies Shed Light on Alzheimer’s Development and Potential Treatments
Researchers are learning more about how certain immune cells and hormones affect the course of…
Life expectancy for men in U.S. falls to 73 years — six years less than women, per study
The life expectancy of men in the U.S. is nearly six years shorter than that…
Opinion: Congress must reauthorize the National Advisory Committee for Seniors and Disasters
With the election of Rep. Mike Johnson as speaker of the House, the urgent and…
Early Alzheimer’s Diagnosis Could Help Slow Disease Progression
Just like every other body part, the brain tends to slow down as we age….
Opinion: Do dementia villages actually work? We just don’t know
Recently, dementia villages have gained popularity in Europe and Australia as an all-in-one solution to…
Older adults are vulnerable in a warming climate. Better buildings could help protect them
In 2003, during Europe’s worst heat wave in centuries, almost 15,000 people died in France….
Medicare’s proposal on nursing home staff is ‘insanity,’ key expert says
Some of the country’s top Medicare experts aren’t sold on a new Biden administration plan…
Should You Try “Intermittent Fasting?”
Carrying excess body fat (particularly belly fat) increases risk for metabolic syndrome (see page 4)…
Ask Tufts Experts: Food Choices When Tired; Eating During Chemotherapy
I tend to make less healthful food choices when I’m tired. Is this a real…
Relieve Vaginal Dryness and Revive Your Postmenopausal Sex Life
Vaginal dryness due to declining estrogen levels is one of the most common complaints among…
In Pursuit of Younger Looking Skin? Protect It from the Sun
Getting older is a privilege for which most of us are grateful. Looking older is…
A Sense of Purpose May Be a Key to Prevent Loneliness
Finding a sense of purpose in life, whether it’s an ambitious goal to make a…
Appreciate the Thinking Skills That Can Remain the Same or Even Improve as You Get Older
Between memory lapses and noticeable struggles with focus and decision- making, you might think that…
Stress in childhood linked to physical and cognitive problems in older age, according to new study
Stressful experiences during childhood could have more far-reaching effects than previously thought, contributing to issues…
Beat the Heat with Cool Summer Treats
There’s nothing like an icy drink or frozen treat to help tame summer swelter, keep…
New Findings on Cognitive Health
There is a growing understanding of the role lifestyle choices play in preventing and slowing…
Ask Tufts Experts: Actionable Information; A Calorie is a Calorie
I found the June article on cooking terminology interesting, but it’s not what I’m used…
Memory Malfunctions: Signs of Dementia or Normal Aging?
An estimated 6.7 million Americans who are ages 65 and older currently have Alzheimer’s dementia,…
Black Americans living in disadvantaged neighborhoods age faster than white peers, study finds
Black Americans who live in neighborhoods with lower levels of income and education may age…
Plant-Based Cookouts
Consuming whole and minimally processed plant foods is definitely good for your health, but cookouts…
Reader Beware!
Although headlines sometimes give the impression that one groundbreaking nutrition study will change food-based guidance,…
Opinion: The FDA needs a risk evaluation and mitigation strategy for Alzheimer’s drug lecanemab
Over the past several months, my conversations with colleagues in the Alzheimer’s field have featured…
STAT+: FDA panel unanimously endorses Eisai’s Alzheimer’s drug
Expert advisers to the Food and Drug Administration on Friday voted unanimously in favor of expanding…
STAT+: Study finds supplements of amino acid taurine slow aging in mice and monkeys
The first clue was blind cats. About 50 years ago, K.C. Hayes, a professor of…
Under the Influence of Ageism
Remember that old saying, “Sticks and stones will break my bones, but names will never…
Do You Lean on Your Shopping Cart?
Spinal stenosis can cause pain in the legs and/or the lower back when walking, and…
Are You Losing Muscle?
We all lose muscle as we age. Roger A. Fielding, PhD, a professor of biochemical…
STAT+: Cracking an intriguing secret of centenarians: Why so few are ravaged by Alzheimer’s disease
When Herlda Senhouse looks back — way back — in time, she vividly remembers the smells…
Demand for home health aides is soaring. So why are they still so undervalued?
On most days around 2pm, home health aide Duane Crichlow can be found in an…
How to Fix a Droopy Eyelid
Droopy upper eyelids that occur with age affect both eyes. Your eyelids themselves don’t really…
Memory Problems Have Many Causes Besides Dementia
Do you stop talking mid-sentence because you can’t find the right word, or forget where…
The Health Benefits of Strength Training
While aerobic activities like walking, jogging, gardening, swimming, and playing tennis or pickleball are an…
Obesity is a Disease: Why, and Why it Matters
There has been a pervasive idea in society that obesity is a sign of personal…
Ask Tufts Experts: Vitamin C Supplements; Processed Meat
I’ve been taking vitamin C since the 1970s. Should I continue taking it? Should I…
Frontline: Social Isolation; Gardening Benefits; Eating Fast Food
Social Isolation Linked with Higher Risk of Dementia Older adults who are socially isolated have…