Common prescription drugs linked to surge in fall-related death rates among seniors
For older adults, minor falls can pose major threats, as their risk of death after a fall has…
Eating Breakfast Later and Later? That Could Be an ‘Early Warning Sign’ That Something’s Wrong
NEED TO KNOW Researchers studied nearly 3,000 adults aged 42-94 for more than 20 years, and found that…
Meet OSU psychologist Dr. Chris Nguyen
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Dr. Chris Nguyen, psychologist at the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. My journey…
Creatine Is Everywhere On Social Media. Here’s What Science Really Says About It
Is creatine as beneficial as influencers claim it is? (Photo by Djavan Rodriguez on Shutterstock) In A Nutshell…
This Diet Tweak May Cut Your Risk of Cancer, Heart Disease and Diabetes, New Study Says
Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD Key Points Healthy plant-based diets lower multimorbidity risk, especially in adults…
Here’s How It’s Delaying Retirement
According to a 2025 study by LendEDU, a worrying 41.5% of baby boomers live paycheck to paycheck. Compounding…
Inappropriate Prescribing Tied to Mortality Risk in Seniors
TOPLINE: Older adults who were prescribed medications flagged as potentially inappropriate had an increased risk for mortality, with…
100-year-old woman says she walks 4 miles every day to stay fit, shares secret to longevity: ‘A lot of exercise, sleep’ | Health
As you grow old, popular discourse may tell you to take it slow and not work out regularly,…
Multidrug Therapy Could Help Both the Heart and the Brain
A groundbreaking analysis reveals that older adults taking a combination of medications for high blood pressure, cholesterol, and…
Association between prognostic nutritional index and risk of moderate-to-severe basic activities of daily living dependence two years after hip fracture surgery in older adults | BMC Geriatrics
Berry SD, Kiel DP, Colón-Emeric C. Hip fractures in older adults in 2019. JAMA. 2019;321(22):2231–2. PubMed PubMed Central …
Could Bottling Up Stress Fuel Cognitive Decline?
(© nuiiko – stock.adobe.com) In A Nutshell Older Chinese Americans who tend to keep stress, hopelessness, and self-doubt…
Woman shares video of her 82 year old mom deadlifting 30 kg; shows her progress from walking with support to being fit | Health
Do you or your parents think it is too late for them to start strength training? Often, it…