Aging brings wisdom and experience; however, for some individuals getting older can also mean health challenges, loss of friends, and decreased mobility, leading to social isolation. Both the U.S. Surgeon General and the ...
Jul 6, 2023
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Despite overall national declines in smoking, Americans who live in the South and Midwest are still much more likely to smoke, and smoke more, than those living in other states, a new report shows.
Jul 5, 2023
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A reduction in the amount of time spent physically active when adults are over sixty years old is linked to lower quality of life, a Cambridge study of almost 1,500 adults has shown.
Jul 4, 2023
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Receiving an autism diagnosis in your 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s or even 60s may seem daunting, but a new study from psychologists in Bath and London finds that the link between the age at which someone gets diagnosed has little ...
Jun 15, 2023
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A digital innovation that provides autistic adults with 24/7 support and practical tools to manage the challenges of everyday life has been shown to significantly reduce anxiety levels.
May 30, 2023
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Sarcopenia is the progressive and accelerated loss of muscle mass and strength as we age.
May 17, 2023
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Over the past two decades, premature deaths have cost Black Americans over 80 million more lost years of life, compared with white Americans, a new study finds.
May 16, 2023
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Most people may not wish to devote much time to thinking about their death. However, it's an unfortunate fact that the entry point into experiences or conversations around death and end-of-life care can happen abruptly.
May 12, 2023
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An increased risk of depression and anxiety among US older adults with dementia and poor activity participation has been demonstrated through an analysis of data from the National Health and Aging Trends Study (NHATS), a ...
May 11, 2023
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Molly was 88 years old and in good health. She had outlived two husbands, her siblings, most of her friends and her only son.
May 4, 2023
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