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Could ‘Brain Zap’ Procedure Make Older Folks Smarter? Data Suggest It Might
TUESDAY, May 30, 2023 (HealthDay News) — For people who’ve lost some mental sharpness, to either aging or disease, a tech...
Compounds in Chocolate, Berries Might Help Boost Memory As You Age
TUESDAY, May 30, 2023 (HealthDay News) — You’ll likely lose some of your memory and thinking abilities as you age, but nu...
Stress Across the Life Span Could Worsen MS
MONDAY, May 29, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic disease that attacks the central nervous sys...
U.S. Nursing Homes Fail to Report Many Serious Falls, Bedsores: Study
THURSDAY, May 25, 2023 (HealthDay News) — A federal website intended to help people choose a nursing home not only contai...
Baby Boomers Push Median Age of Americans Up as Births Decline
THURSDAY, May 25, 2023 (HealthDay News) — The American population is older than it used to be, according to new U.S. Cens...
Who’s More Easily Distracted, the Young or the Old?
TUESDAY, May 16, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Older adults are more easily distracted than younger folks, especially if they’r...
Rate of Fatal Falls Among U.S. Seniors Doubled in 20 Years
FRIDAY, May 12, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Older Americans are dying of falls at more than double the rate of 20 years ago —...
Everyday Internet Use by Older Adults Might Help Keep Dementia at Bay
MONDAY, May 8, 2023 (HealthDay News) — In a world increasingly consumed by social media, much has been made of the amount...
Taking Longer to Perform Tasks? It Could Be a Sign of Dementia Risk
TUESDAY, May 2, 2023 (HealthDay News) — It’s expected that seniors slow down physically as they age, but this could be a ...