AARP: Health

• Healthy Living – Fitness, Nutrition, Wellness – AARP
  Are current dietary 'villains' — from gluten to dairy — really the no-nos they're cracked up to be? ... You are leaving AARP.org and going to the website of our trusted provider. ... The provider’s...
  - 47 days ago, 3 Jul 19, 8:00pm -
• News on Medicare Insurance, Healthy Living, Brain Health
  Take time to consider how this medical coverage will fit into your life, your finances and your health care needs ... Tips, games, recipes to keep you at your best ... And are other dietary 'villai...
  - 47 days ago, 3 Jul 19, 8:00pm -
• Green Giant, Trader Joe's Packaged Vegetables Recalled
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  - 48 days ago, 2 Jul 19, 8:00pm -
• Advice About Which Foods Are Healthy and Which to Skip
  Are current dietary 'villains' — from gluten to dairy — really the no-nos they're cracked up to be? ... You are leaving AARP.org and going to the website of our trusted provider. ... The provider’s...
  - 48 days ago, 2 Jul 19, 8:00pm -
• Pneumonia Vaccine May Not Be Necessary for Older Adults
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  - 49 days ago, 1 Jul 19, 8:00pm -
• Test Your Knowledge of Medicare Coverage With This Quiz
  What long-term care services does Medicare NOT pay for? \n \n", "explanation": "Medicare pays for hospice care for terminally ill patients and also covers rehab at a skilled nursing facility a...
  - 49 days ago, 1 Jul 19, 8:00pm -
• The Pill That Could Change the Future of Aging
  “If I can live long enough to meet my great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren and be healthy, I'd love to do it.” ... The possibility of fewer winter colds was a selling point for me.” .....
  - 49 days ago, 1 Jul 19, 8:00pm -
• Info on Health Insurance, Medicare Reform and ACA
  Two U.S. senators make deficiency list public so consumers can better choose a facility ... Starting in 2020, plans can cover meal deliveries, transportation and even some housecleaning ... Take ti...
  - 49 days ago, 1 Jul 19, 8:00pm -
• Key Lifestyle Factors When Choosing Medicare Coverage
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  - 49 days ago, 1 Jul 19, 8:00pm -
• Medicare Made Easy: Your 2019 Enrollment Guide
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  - 49 days ago, 1 Jul 19, 8:00pm -

Journal of Aging Health: Recent Issues

• Age-friendly communities and perceived disconnectedness: the role of built environment and social engagement
  Journal of Aging and Health, Ahead of Print. <br/>Objective: To examine the effect of access to outdoor space and buildings and social or community events on elders’ perceived disconnectedness. Method: Data were from a representative survey conduct…
  - 24 days ago, 26 Jul 19, 5:54am -
• Examining the Associations of Smoking Behavior and Obesity Among Older Adults in China: Should We Consider Food Consumption Behaviors?
  Journal of Aging and Health, Ahead of Print. <br/>Objective: This research investigates the associations between smoking frequency and body mass index (BMI) among older adults in China with and without the inclusion of food consumption behaviors. Met…
  - 27 days ago, 23 Jul 19, 11:34pm -
• Midlife Adults’ Daily Support to Children and Parents: Implications for Diurnal Cortisol
  Journal of Aging and Health, Ahead of Print. <br/>Objectives: We examined whether providing daily support to generations above and below has a differential impact on midlife adults’ diurnal cortisol. Method: Midlife adults (N = 151) from the Family…
  - 28 days ago, 22 Jul 19, 5:22am -
• Momentary Reports of Fatigue Predict Physical Activity Level: Wrist, Waist, and Combined Accelerometry
  Journal of Aging and Health, Ahead of Print. <br/>Objective:Fatigue is commonly reported by persons with osteoarthritis (OA) and predicts worse functioning and decreased activity. The current research used a combination of wrist and waist acceleromet…
  - 32 days ago, 19 Jul 19, 2:43am -
• Chronic Ongoing Stressors and C-Reactive Protein: A Within-Person Study
  Journal of Aging and Health, Ahead of Print. <br/>Objectives: Literature suggests C-reactive protein (CRP)—as a marker of low-grade systemic inflammation—may mediate the linkage between chronic stressors and cardiometabolic conditions. Previous p…
  - 33 days ago, 18 Jul 19, 2:07am -
• Feasibility of Advance Care Planning in Primary Care for Homeless Adults
  Journal of Aging and Health, Ahead of Print. <br/>Objectives: As the homeless population ages, it is imperative to improve access to advance care planning (ACP) and document preferences in case medical decision-making capacity is lost. Methods: We im…
  - 36 days ago, 15 Jul 19, 3:00am -
• Genes, Childhood Trauma, and Late Life Depressive Symptoms
  Journal of Aging and Health, Volume 31, Issue 8, Page 1503-1524, September 2019. <br/>Objectives: Findings on gene-environment correlations suggest childhood “environments” may reflect genetic liabilities. The independent psychosocial influence o…
  - 41 days ago, 10 Jul 19, 1:37am -
• Till Death Do Us Part: Intersecting Health and Spousal Dementia Caregiving on Caregiver Mortality
  Journal of Aging and Health, Ahead of Print. <br/>Objective:We consider whether it is the healthiest dementia caregivers who experience a mortality benefit and whether a protective association is consistent for leading causes of mortality.Method:Usin…
  - 45 days ago, 5 Jul 19, 4:24am -
• Socioeconomic Status, Ecologically Assessed Social Activities, and Daily Cortisol Among Older Urban African Americans
  Journal of Aging and Health, Ahead of Print. <br/>Objectives: Higher socioeconomic status (SES) individuals report more social activities than their lower SES counterparts. Yet, SES and racial health disparities are often confounded. Here, we tested…
  - 47 days ago, 3 Jul 19, 7:54am -
• Impact of Making Dental Care Affordable on Quality of Life in Adults Aged 45 Years and Older
  Journal of Aging and Health, Ahead of Print. <br/>Objective: The objective of this study was to examine the associations between self-reported ability to afford dental care and quality of life in adults aged 45 years and older. Method: We used public…
  - 49 days ago, 1 Jul 19, 6:41am -

MedcineNet: Senior Health

• How to Kickstart Your Creativity
  Title: How to Kickstart Your CreativityCategory: Health NewsCreated: 8/12/2019 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 8/12/2019 12:00:00 AM
  - 8 days ago, 12 Aug 19, 3:00am -
• Health Tip: Fatigue in Older Adults
  Title: Health Tip: Fatigue in Older AdultsCategory: Health NewsCreated: 8/9/2019 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 8/9/2019 12:00:00 AM
  - 11 days ago, 9 Aug 19, 3:00am -
• Frailty Not a Normal Part of Aging
  Title: Frailty Not a Normal Part of AgingCategory: Health NewsCreated: 8/2/2019 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 8/5/2019 12:00:00 AM
  - 15 days ago, 5 Aug 19, 3:00am -
• It's Not Just College Kids: Many Seniors Are Binge Drinking, Too
  Title: It's Not Just College Kids: Many Seniors Are Binge Drinking, TooCategory: Health NewsCreated: 7/31/2019 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 7/31/2019 12:00:00 AM
  - 20 days ago, 31 Jul 19, 3:00am -
• Could Extra Weight Weaken Your Brain?
  Title: Could Extra Weight Weaken Your Brain?Category: Health NewsCreated: 7/24/2019 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 7/25/2019 12:00:00 AM
  - 26 days ago, 25 Jul 19, 3:00am -
• Senate Bill Would Reduce Seniors Drug Costs
  Title: Senate Bill Would Reduce Seniors Drug CostsCategory: Health NewsCreated: 7/23/2019 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 7/24/2019 12:00:00 AM
  - 27 days ago, 24 Jul 19, 3:00am -
• Medicare Drug Rebate Plan Withdrawn by Trump Administration
  Title: Medicare Drug Rebate Plan Withdrawn by Trump AdministrationCategory: Health NewsCreated: 7/11/2019 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 7/12/2019 12:00:00 AM
  - 39 days ago, 12 Jul 19, 3:00am -
• Ageism Disappears When Young and Old Spend Time Together
  Title: Ageism Disappears When Young and Old Spend Time TogetherCategory: Health NewsCreated: 7/9/2019 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 7/10/2019 12:00:00 AM
  - 41 days ago, 10 Jul 19, 3:00am -
• Dangerous UTIs Can Follow Hospital Patients Home
  Title: Dangerous UTIs Can Follow Hospital Patients HomeCategory: Health NewsCreated: 7/9/2019 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 7/9/2019 12:00:00 AM
  - 42 days ago, 9 Jul 19, 3:00am -
• Meals on Wheels Delivers an Extra Health Bonus for Seniors
  Title: Meals on Wheels Delivers an Extra Health Bonus for SeniorsCategory: Health NewsCreated: 7/8/2019 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 7/8/2019 12:00:00 AM
  - 43 days ago, 8 Jul 19, 3:00am -

Medical News Today: Seniors / Aging

• How to improve your memory: 8 techniques to try
  Brain function and memory naturally decline slightly as a person ages, but there are many techniques people can use to improve memory and prevent its loss. Learn about them here.
  - 4 days ago, 15 Aug 19, 5:00pm -
• Social activity in your 60s may lower dementia risk by 12%
  One of the most reliable studies of its kind has tracked participants over a 28-year period and found that greater social activity can lower dementia risk.
  - 4 days ago, 15 Aug 19, 11:00am -
• 'Intensive blood pressure management' may preserve brain health
  Intensively controlling blood pressure can improve brain health and reduce the likelihood of developing mild cognitive impairment, new research finds.
  - 5 days ago, 14 Aug 19, 10:00am -
• Osteoporosis drugs may lower mortality risk by 34%
  Two recent studies reveal that people who take the correct medication for osteoporosis appear to have a significantly lower risk of premature death.
  - 5 days ago, 14 Aug 19, 6:00am -
• Could estrogen help treat Parkinson's?
  Several studies have hinted at the neuroprotective effects of estrogen. A recent study in mice looks at how it might defend against Parkinson's disease.
  - 6 days ago, 13 Aug 19, 11:00am -
• 7 'simple' steps for heart health may also stave off dementia
  New research examines the link between heart health at 50 years of age, and the risk of developing dementia 25 years later, on average.
  - 11 days ago, 8 Aug 19, 6:00am -
• Testosterone may improve women's sex lives after menopause
  A large review of clinical trials concludes that testosterone significantly improves the sexual function and well-being of postmenopausal women.
  - 15 days ago, 4 Aug 19, 6:00am -
• Why older adults need regular metabolic risk screening
  New guidelines recommend regular screening of older adults to assess metabolic risk of type 2 diabetes and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease.
  - 18 days ago, 1 Aug 19, 12:00pm -
• Can cherry juice improve cognitive function?
  In a small clinical study, researchers found that drinking tart cherry juice every day may improve cognitive performance in seniors after 12 weeks.
  - 18 days ago, 1 Aug 19, 6:00am -
• Binge drinking affects 1 in 10 older adults in the US
  New research finds that binge drinking affects 10.6% of U.S. older adults. Men and cannabis users are among those most likely to engage in binge drinking.
  - 19 days ago, 31 Jul 19, 12:00pm -

New York Times: The New Old Age

• A New Direction
  The blog is ending, but our coverage of caregiving and aging is not. The New Old Age will run as a twice-monthly column by Paula Span on nytimes.com and frequently in Science Times.
  - 9 Jan 15, 3:27pm -
• Remembering the Lost
  At many nursing homes and assisted living places, a resident's passing may be hardly noted.
  - 7 Jan 15, 12:21pm -
• The Future, Revisited
  Circumstances had changed, and all these documents needed to change, too.
  - 29 Dec 14, 5:00am -
• Diabetes Prevention That Works
  Lifestyle modification prevents Type 2 diabetes even more effectively in the elderly than in middle-aged patients.
  - 26 Dec 14, 3:22pm -
• Dementia, but Prettier
  Julianne Moore gives a wonderful performance in "Still Alice," but the film skirts the truth about dementia.
  - 19 Dec 14, 12:06pm -
• Questionable Remedies for Eye Disease
  Supplements claiming to prevent age-related macular degeneration often don't contain enough, or any, of the ingredients shown to help, a researcher warns.
  - 17 Dec 14, 1:35pm -
• U.S. Health Care Lags Worldwide for Those Over 65
  The United States still has mortifying lapses and problems, despite spending more on health care than any country in the world, a new Commonwealth Fund report reveals.
  - 12 Dec 14, 9:41am -
• Unmet Needs Continue to Pile Up
  When someone is spending $3,500 or more a month for assisted living, are there fewer activities the resident can’t manage?
  - 9 Dec 14, 4:48pm -
• A Focus on the Heart for Older Patients
  The first geriatric cardiology clinic in New York opened at N.Y.U. Langone Medical Center in August. It’s different.
  - 4 Dec 14, 1:45pm -
• Part D for Drug Coverage — and Drudgery
  Like doing our taxes, signing up for Medicare Part D, the insurance program for drug coverage, takes days out of our lives and leaves us sitting in a heap of papers with a splitting headache.
  - 1 Dec 14, 5:21pm -

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