Does Mediterranean Diet Reduce Dementia Risk?

Following a well-balanced diet that’s rich in fruits and vegetables and low in sugar can have many benefits to your health, including reducing a person’s risk of dementia. However, a popular and well-recommended meal plan known as the Mediterranean diet may not lower the odds of developing dementia as previous research had suggested.

What Do Seniors Say About Aging in Place?

For all the pain and disruption caused by COVID-19, at least one benefit appears to have come out of the pandemic for seniors: Their confidence about aging in place has soared!

What are the Early Signs of Dementia?

Here are some common medical problems that can be mistaken for dementia.

Do Ultra-Processed Foods Make a Big Difference in Cognitive Decline?

Middle-age people who ate more ultra-processed foods — white bread, candy bars, cookies, frozen meals and soda, for example — were modestly more likely to have subsequent cognitive decline, a prospective study in Brazil showed.

How Many Americans Suffer from Dementia?

About one in 10 U.S. adults over 65 has dementia and even more have mild cognitive impairment, updated national estimates suggested.

Does Inflation Reduction Act have Impact on Seniors?

Inflation Reduction Act limits out-of-pocket drug costs, caps insulin copays, makes vaccines free.

Will OTC Hearing Devices Be More Affordable?

On August 16, 2022, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) published its final rule establishing a new over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids category.

Is Napping Good for Seniors?

When you are sleepy, a nap seems like a wise idea. However, that midday shut-eye might indicate you are at higher risk of hypertension and stroke, according to new research.