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Did you know that hearing impairment and vision impairment can be used to identify those at risk of cognition impairment? A recent study published online in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease Reports found that those with hearing and vision impairment were more likely to experience early onset cognitive decline. This is important information for seniors and ...click here to read more

As we age, many people start to have poor vision, which may be mistakenly diagnosed with mild brain decline. To ensure that seniors are getting the appropriate care, it’s essential to understand the differences between poor vision and mild brain decline. By doing so, we can help ensure that older people can live fulfilling lives ...click here to read more

Men bothered by a frequent urge to urinate, whether day or night, might have more than some irritation to deal with. A new study suggests it could indicate early death. A research team looked at how men’s lower urinary tract symptoms, or LUTS, could be a risk factor for death. They learned that urinary incontinence ...click here to read more

Sleep is a vital component of overall health and well-being. Despite its importance, however, many people find themselves struggling to get the sleep they need on a regular basis. This can have negative consequences not only for physical health but also for cognitive functioning. Numerous studies have shown that sleep deprivation can contribute to a ...click here to read more

There’s a belief that one’s body can be trapped, but the mind can’t be. But depending on the context, this may be untrue. One context where it is almost certainly false is when it comes to heart disease and dementia. Research is piling up to show that people who pile up heart-disease risk factors have ...click here to read more

There is plenty of data to show that more activity can lead to more brainpower and a lower likelihood of memory loss and thinking trouble with age. Now a new study offers a suggestion how. Recent research published in Neurology suggests that activity may influence memory and thinking skills by improving glucose metabolism and reducing ...click here to read more

Many people experience elevated blood pressure upon standing, and new research has found that it may increase the risk for heart attack. The study published in the journal Hypertension found that young and middle-aged adults with high blood pressure may have a higher risk of serious cardiovascular events. An estimated 40% of people globally have ...click here to read more

Go big or go home: the worst advice ever. Most people who try and go big end up back home, right where they started. You might be able to relate if you’ve tried and failed at lowering your blood pressure. It’s probably true that you know what to do: exercise more, eat better, cut down ...click here to read more

If you take care of your heart to reduce the risk of heart disease, you’re also taking care of your brain. Brain and heart health are closely linked, and new research suggests that a heart attack can lead to faster mental decline over time. Managing heart disease risk factors to prevent a heart attack is ...click here to read more

New research suggests that older adults who maintain a steady weight as they age are less likely to experience cognitive decline. That means you don’t necessarily have to lose weight to stay sharp with age. Instead, try to stay around where you are. Previous research has shown that losing some weight, when done properly, is ...click here to read more

New information is leading experts to believe that lifestyle behaviors that can support heart health may also be beneficial for brain health. Diseases of the brain are on the rise, and they are often associated with many of the same risk factors that cause heart disease, including diabetes, obesity, high blood pressure, and tobacco use. ...click here to read more

Now, here’s something you want to hear: hearing retention is on the rise, particularly among aging women. Hearing loss is a common occurrence with advancing age, but new research suggests that hearing loss is becoming less common than it once was. Researchers from the University of Toronto studied hearing loss between 2008 and 2017 and ...click here to read more

A new study from scientists at Yale School of Public Health has found a strong link between long-term exposure to ozone and an increased risk of cognitive decline in older adults. This research adds to mounting evidence that air pollution could be a significant risk factor for an aging society. Previous studies have suggested that ...click here to read more

New research shows that women with a higher cardiovascular risk in mid-life have a stronger association with a decline in memory skills compared to men. Despite a higher prevalence of cardiovascular conditions in men, the new study suggests that women have a greater risk of cognitive decline. The research published in the American Academy of ...click here to read more