Dec 2023 November 21, 2023 People's Heart Health Improves in More 'Flexible' Workplaces Dec 2023 Seniors' Health November 21, 2023 People's Heart Health Improves in More 'Flexible' Workplaces A kinder, more thoughtful workplace can lead to better heart health among older employees, a new study finds. Read more
Dec 2023 November 1, 2023 Tai Chi Might Help Seniors Counter Mild Cognitive Decline Dec 2023 Seniors' Health November 1, 2023 Tai Chi Might Help Seniors Counter Mild Cognitive Decline The ancient art of tai chi, plus a modern twist, may help older adults reverse mild declines in brain power, a new clinical trial reveals. Read more
Dec 2023 November 1, 2023 It's as Safe to Get Your Rx From a Nurse Practitioner as From a Doctor Dec 2023 Seniors' Health November 1, 2023 It's as Safe to Get Your Rx From a Nurse Practitioner as From a Doctor Nurse practitioners are just as good as primary care doctors at avoiding potentially harmful prescriptions for older patients -- but both need to do better, a large, new study suggests. Read more
Nov 2023 October 4, 2023 Seniors, Here Are the Meds That Can Harm Your Driving Skills Nov 2023 Seniors' Health October 4, 2023 Seniors, Here Are the Meds That Can Harm Your Driving Skills Some common medications -- including antidepressants, sleep aids and painkillers -- may dull the driving skills of seniors, a new study finds. Read more
Nov 2023 October 2, 2023 Experiment Shows Many Seniors Falling Prey to 'Impostor Scams' Nov 2023 Seniors' Health October 2, 2023 Experiment Shows Many Seniors Falling Prey to 'Impostor Scams' Many older adults are savvy about telephone scams, but a sizable minority remain vulnerable, a new study suggests. Read more
Nov 2023 September 29, 2023 A Year After Launch, OTC Hearing Aids Aren't Catching On With U.S. Consumers Nov 2023 Seniors' Health September 29, 2023 A Year After Launch, OTC Hearing Aids Aren't Catching On With U.S. Consumers It's now been possible to buy a hearing aid over-the-counter for nearly a year, but few Americans are doing so. Read more