Hearing Aids May Delay Cognitive Decline
A new study suggests that hearing aids can help older adults boost brain function Australian researchers recently published a…
Health & Wellness
Promising Treatment Shown to Arrest Alzheimer’s
Microdoses of lithium appear to halt the progression of Alzheimer’s disease Using lithium to treat Azheimer’s disease has been controversial because of the risk for unwelcome side effects associated with long-term treatment, but a recent study conducted at McGill…
Breast-Cancer Study Called Into Question
Choosing poultry over red meat has been associated with lower rates of breast cancer—but that’s not the whole story …
Useful New Tech for Seniors
These gadgets can help improve someone’s quality of life Photo: iStock/shironosov. By Erika Morris Every year, more and more…
A New Test May Mean Spotting Bladder Cancer Early
A simple urine test could detect bladder cancer years before symptoms appear A new study from the UN World Health…
Optimism May Improve Stroke Recovery
A new study suggests that a positive outlook can lead to a better outcome for stroke patients A small-scale…
Childhood Flu Affects Adult Response to Virus
The flu you had as a child just might be protecting you today Why does the same strain of…
Depression and Anxiety Can Boost Your Health Risks
The good news is that researchers found no link between mood problems and an elevated cancer risk By Wendy Haaf…
A Guide to the Disability Tax Credit
Claiming the disability tax credit is less complicated than you might think—just take it a step at a time By…
Golf Can Be Good for You
New research points to a reduced risk for premature death among older golfers People 65 or older who golf…
