Talk about taking some of the “happy” out of happy hour. Experts have known for a while that heavy drinking — meaning eight or more…
6 Common Blood Pressure Myths, Debunked
Nearly half of all U.S. adults and more than 60 percent of those over the age of 60 have high blood pressure, putting them at increased…
I Lost a Tooth — Now What?
Losing a baby tooth when you were a kid might have been exciting, and even profitable if the Tooth Fairy was generous. And, as a…
7 Ways to Travel the World From Home, Virtually
Although a lot of people think that virtual reality (VR) is just for video games, the technology can provide older adults with ways to immerse themselves in…
Does Being Lonely Make You Age Faster?
When it comes to taking care of our health as we age, the focus tends to be on lowering cholesterol, managing blood pressure and other…
Researchers Are Using AI to Find New Alzheimer’s Risk Factors
Brain experts have a pretty good handle on some of the major risk factors that contribute to Alzheimer’s—from a person’s genes to their physical activity…
