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Posted on May 25, 2021 - May is National Osteoporosis Awareness Month. Osteoporosis is a condition where bones gradually thin and weaken. It is common among older adults of all genders—yet many people mistakenly believe that it’s only a health concern of women. It’s true that more women than men develop the disease, but men are not immune.

Posted on May 24, 2021 - Two of the COVID-19 vaccines authorized for use in the United States use mRNA. mRNA COVID-19 vaccines teach our cells how to make a piece of a protein to trigger an immune response and build immunity to the virus that causes COVID-19. mRNA does not affect or interact with a person’s DNA, and the cell breaks down and gets rid of the mRNA as soon as it is finished using these instructions.

Posted on May 20, 2021 - It may be time for an older adult to stop taking a medication—but will they? Johns Hopkins geriatric specialists say that the way an elder’s doctor talks about deprescribing can make a difference.

Posted on May 18, 2021 - May is National Stroke Awareness Month. During this month, the emphasis has been on ways to lower the risk of stroke and the latest research on stroke treatment. And one more thing that’s heavily emphasized: When it comes to stroke survival and recovery, fast treatment is of the highest importance.

Posted on May 13, 2021 - You hear a song on the radio and you can sing along—but what’s the title, and who is the artist? The older we are, the more challenging it is to access memories like this. But that’s in part because we have so much “data” stored in our brains!