Dick Durbin Calls on Elder Lawmakers to Step Aside Before 'They're Carried Out'
Senate Minority Whip Dick Durbin, the Illinois Democrat, made waves Thursday by suggesting that seasoned lawmakers—himself included—should consider ma...
Dementia on the Rise: A Neurologist Explains Why and How You Can Lower Your Risk
Dementia rates in the U.S. are climbing, with people over 55 now facing a 42% chance of developing the condition in their lifetime. Researchers projec...
80-Year-Old Woman With Alzheimer's Tackles 3,000-Mile Walk to Inspire Healthy Aging
At 80 years old, Judy Benjamin isn’t just defying expectations—she’s walking right past them. Thirteen years after her Alzheimer’s diagnosis, the Cali...
Meditation Might Just Be the Ultimate Anti-Aging Hack, New Study Finds
Could sitting quietly and repeating a mantra really help you age more gracefully? According to a new study published in Biomolecules, long-term practi...
Smartphones Might Help Keep Dementia at Bay for Older Adults, New Study Suggests
Turns out, all those dire warnings about smartphones rotting our brains might not hold up—at least not for older adults. A new Baylor University study...
Flight Passenger, 106, Stands Strong Against Age Stereotypes at Airport Security
A 106-year-old Houston-area woman, Cretora Biggerstaff, is calling attention to what she describes as repeated frustrations with airport security, and...
Retiring to a sunny paradise might not be as idyllic as it seems. A new study from USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology suggests that extreme heat ...
Alzheimer's Breakthrough: New Drugs Extend Independent Living at Home
Two Alzheimer’s drugs are making headlines for their ability to give patients something truly priceless: more time living independently at home. Accor...
Just 5 Minutes of Daily Exercise Could Ward Off Dementia: Seriously?
Think five minutes isn't enough time to make a difference in terms of health and well-being? New research suggests that a mere five minutes of light e...
