Will Eating Walnuts Help Me Live Longer?
A new study suggests that a heart-healthy diet can start with eating a handful of walnuts and that the nuts may reinforce healthy habits throughout life.
Recognizing Graves’ Disease in Seniors
Graves’ disease is one of the causes of hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid). It’s caused by an autoimmune attack on the thyroid gland that leads to the overproduction of thyroid hormones.
When Do I Start Taking Social Security?
Should you retire now and begin collecting your benefits, or hold off for a few more years?
Estate Planning Checklist: Key Steps for a Comprehensive Plan
Estate plans are made up of many parts, including wills and trusts, as well as any additional documents or information that will help beneficiaries carry out the requests of the benefactor.
What Symptoms May Appear Years Before Dementia?
These signs might point to cognitive decline nearly a decade before a formal diagnosis.
What are the Causes and Risk Factors of Parkinson’s Disease?
There are several known causes of Parkinson’s disease (PD). This condition is associated with decreased amounts of dopamine in a small area of the brain called the substantia nigra and in its projections to the basal ganglia (deep nuclei inside the brain).
What Should Seniors Know before Remarrying?
As the calendar turned to 2023, many of us took a moment to think about resolutions. I want to lose 10 pounds. I want to read things that aren’t just about work. I want to learn how to play pickleball. Or maybe this year I’ll give a relationship another shot. Maybe I’ll even remarry.
Planning With a Dementia Diagnosis
Families and their loved ones with dementia need to start advance care planning after receiving a diagnosis of dementia. Medical experts and attorneys can help your loved one to be involved in their care planning.
Some Hobbies Can Help You Live Longer
Hobbies are part of what makes life fun. Some of them come with a major bonus: They just might lengthen your life.
Can a Loved One with Dementia Live by Themselves?
A diagnosis of dementia may prompt families and their loved one with dementia to reconsider their choices. However, people with dementia do live by themselves. We discuss some common topics related to independent living after a diagnosis of dementia.