Cranberry supplements may aid memory in older adults
May 24, 2022
Improvement in neural functioning also seen during 12-week intervention
Poll: Only half of older adults have heard of new RSV vaccine
Aug 28, 2023
About half of older adults (52%) have heard of the new vaccine against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), according to the National Poll on Healthy Aging released online on Aug. 22.
COVID-19 pneumonia more fatal for older adults
Feb 13, 2023
COVID-19 is associated with significantly higher mortality in older adults in the intensive care unit (ICU) versus pneumonias from bacterial or other viral etiologies, according to a study published online...
COVID-19 can ‘rebound’ after treatment with Paxlovid, CDC says
May 24, 2022
In these cases, the illness improved or resolved within an average of three days
ADA updates standards of medical care in diabetes for 2022
Jan 11, 2022
Updates include recommendation to screen for prediabetes and diabetes in all people starting at age 35 years
Healthy, plant-based diet tied to lower COVID-19 risk
Sep 13, 2021
Association seems to be particularly pronounced among individuals living in areas with higher socioeconomic deprivation
Nearly 4 in 10 older women remain sexually active
May 23, 2022
Many older women remain sexually active, according to the results of the latest University of Michigan National Poll on Healthy Aging.
Potential moral injury seen in healthcare workers similar to vets
Apr 12, 2022
Demographic characteristics suggestive of less empowerment may increase risk for moral injury
Nearly four in 10 older women remain sexually active
May 23, 2022
Authors say women should speak to their providers about sexual health, including the impact of menopause-related symptoms
Sitting tai chi program benefits subacute stroke survivors
Apr 07, 2022
Tailored sitting tai chi program in the subacute phase can improve recovery outcomes in stroke survivors