Five healthy habits for maintaining independence in your 60s and 70s
Focusing on strength, balance, nutrition, and cognitive health can help ensure a vibrant, independent life as you age, according to Stanford Medicine clinicians.
Jan 13, 2026
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Nine easy New Year's resolutions for people over 50
If you're over 50, you've probably made, and perhaps broken, a lot of New Year's resolutions by now.
Dec 30, 2025
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Predicting the risk of heart disease and dementia in older adults: Q&A
More than 70% of people over 70 years old will one day develop cardiovascular disease, highlighting the need for effective diagnosis, treatment, and care for this population.
Oct 31, 2025
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Participating in cognitively stimulating activities can help optimize brain health in older adulthood
With the rapid growth of the population aged 65 years and older and the increased risk of cognitive decline associated with advanced age, there is a mounting need to identify the potential mechanisms that buffer against cognitive ...
Sep 30, 2025
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Governor ends sunset clause for California's medical-aid-in-dying law
Why the End of Life Option Act had an expiration date is thanks to a near-extinct political impulse: compromise. Opponents feared that vulnerable people would be pushed towards death, exterminated for being too troublesome ...
Oct 7, 2025
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What do caregivers feel when witnessing terminal lucidity in children?
There are records of several unusual experiences reported by people in a terminal state, occurring in the final days, hours, or minutes of life. One such experience, known as terminal lucidity (TL), is characterized by an ...
Jan 22, 2026
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Q&A: Putting weighted vests to the test—here's what research shows
Nearly a decade ago, Kristen Beavers, who studies safe ways for older adults to lose weight, began asking whether weighted vests could help this population drop pounds without sacrificing vital bone mass and lean muscle. ...
Oct 21, 2025
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Safeguarding older adults: Rethinking nursing home emergency preparedness
When disasters strike, nursing homes face uniquely high stakes. Residents often depend on power, medications, mobility assistance, and continuous care—all of which can be disrupted by hurricanes, wildfires, or other emergencies. ...
Mar 22, 2026
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Stress among older adults linked to worse surgery recovery
Even modest stress before surgery may influence how well older adults recover, according to a new study from Duke University School of Medicine.
Jan 6, 2026
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Study finds decline in long-term benzodiazepine use among older adults, but risks remain
Older adults are increasingly discontinuing benzodiazepines soon after hospital discharge, but a significant number continue use for months, putting them at risk for serious health problems, according to new research published ...
Sep 10, 2025
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