OPINION 2 days ago Biden hopes seniors won't notice this cut in their benefits before the election By trimming access to Medicare Advantage, Biden is breaking a core campaign promise to never slash benefits for seniors – something he has regularly repeated for three years.
HEALTH 6 days ago Must-know house accessibility tips for older, independent adults Experts stress the importance of modifying houses for safety to allow adults to stay in their homes for longer as residents get older and mobility becomes restricted.
HEALTH May 12 8 of the most important health stories this week, in case you missed them With a new week beckoning, check out some of the top recent stories in Health that you may have missed, or have been meaning to check out — here are 8 key developments.
HEALTH May 7 Seniors and breast cancer: Why aren’t older women told to get mammograms? The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommends that women between the ages of 40 and 74 should get mammograms every other year, but some experts object to the older cut-off age.
HEALTH May 1 When a parent must care for a parent: How to avoid caregiving burnout, according to experts Serving as a caregiver for a parent with dementia while also caring for kids can come with physical, mental and emotional challenges, several caregivers shared with Fox News Digital.
HEALTH April 30 Common mental health problem can shorten cancer survivors’ lives, study finds: ‘Critical issue’ Cancer survivors who feel lonely tend to have a greater risk of dying, according to research from the American Cancer Society. Researchers and mental health experts offered insights.
Alzheimers April 21 All about Alzheimer's disease: Signs, symptoms and stages Alzheimer's disease is most common in older individuals, making age one of the biggest risk factors. Although memory loss is a main symptom, there are many others to look out for.
HEALTH April 11 Retirement and loneliness: 3 tips for seniors to combat sadness during their golden years More than one-third of older adults feel lonely at least once a week, studies show. Experts warn of the dangers of senior loneliness and how to mitigate the risks.
HEALTH April 10 Can we reverse Alzheimer’s disease? Experts suggest ‘new paradigm’ for combating dementia With more people dying from Alzheimer’s disease than ever before, experts are emphasizing the importance of early diagnosis and intervention -- and even potentially reversing symptoms.
Longevity April 9 World’s oldest man, age 111, shares secrets to living a long life John Alfred Tinniswood of England is the world's oldest man at 111. Tinniswood said he mostly credits his longevity to "pure luck." But he does have a special meal he eats each week.