Parkinson’s Disease Latest News Michael J. Fox cemented his status as a television star with his role as Alex P. Keaton in the popular 1980s television sitcom, Family Ties. Fox also branched out into movies and is mostly known for his memorable role as Marty McFly in the three Back to the Future films of … Continue reading “Parkinson’s Disease Latest News”
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Rejuvenate Your Immune System
Rejuvenate Your Immune System The immune system plays a vital role in helping the body fight against infectious diseases. But, the fight gets harder with older adults since the immune system does not offer the same protection as it once did. As a result, people over 65 become significantly more susceptible to infectious diseases. This … Continue reading “Rejuvenate Your Immune System”
A Study On Depression Reveals The Best Diet To Boost Mood
A Study On Depression Reveals The Best Diet To Boost Mood When you think of the favorite foods of men between the ages of 18 and 24, the Mediterranean diet would probably not come to mind. Yet, a new study found that the Mediterranean diet, which has an abundance of plant-based foods, may improve depression … Continue reading “A Study On Depression Reveals The Best Diet To Boost Mood”
5 types of foods that can make you ‘tired and stressed’ Harvard nutritionist
5 types of foods that can make you ‘tired and stressed’ Harvard nutritionist Have you ever had a delicious fried chicken dinner topped off by a sugary soft drink, only to feel a bit down and somewhat sluggish shortly afterward? It goes without saying that fried foods impact your weight and heart health. But what … Continue reading “5 types of foods that can make you ‘tired and stressed’ Harvard nutritionist”
Are Morning Walks Good For You?
Are Morning Walks Good For You? Tracee Herbaugh, a writer and journalist in the Boston area, wanted to shake up her morning routine. So, after dropping off her children at the bus stop, Tracee decided to walk in her neighborhood, even on cold and blustery mornings. Tracee said she chose to walk early in the … Continue reading “Are Morning Walks Good For You?”
Aging In Place: Healthier Life; Latest Trend
Aging In Place: Healthier Life; Latest Trend The Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, which keeps track of the housing trends in the country, has set its sights on the older adult population. The federally backed home mortgage company, better known as Freddie Mac, conducted two surveys within five years to determine the attitudes and perceptions … Continue reading “Aging In Place: Healthier Life; Latest Trend”
Centuries Old Trees Cut For Notre Dame Cathedral
Centuries Old Trees Cut For Notre Dame Cathedral Indigenous oak trees in the forests of France have been used to build cathedrals since the Middle Ages. Now, centuries-old oak trees have been cut down for use in rebuilding Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris. The roof of the Gothic cathedral caught fire on April 15, 2019, … Continue reading “Centuries Old Trees Cut For Notre Dame Cathedral”
Senior Scams
Senior Scams Gail Thompson, a senior who lives in Las Vegas, said she received a call from someone who told her his mother had died and he found Gail’s phone number in his mother’s phonebook. The man said his mother lived in the United States and he was living overseas. Gail said the man told … Continue reading “Senior Scams”
New Therapies For Cancer
New Therapies For Cancer Newly developed vaccines have been at the forefront of the global fight against the coronavirus disease. Now, researchers at Duke University are using the same messenger RNA (mRNA) technology found in COVID-19 vaccines in the fight against HER2-positive breast cancer. A Duke research team is in a Phase 2 trial for … Continue reading “New Therapies For Cancer”
Dementia: Study Finds Connection Between Excessive Napping And Dementia
Dementia: Study Finds Connection Between Excessive Napping And Dementia It’s normal for older adults to take a nap during the daytime, especially if they want to catch up on sleep that they lost the night before. In fact, taking a short nap in the afternoon has been shown to boost energy and improve brain function. … Continue reading “Dementia: Study Finds Connection Between Excessive Napping And Dementia”