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Posted on September 3, 2020 - Many studies show that ageism is a serious health problem, both in the U.S. and around the world. So today, there’s a big push to improve the way aging is portrayed. In place of the images of yesteryear—older adults walking into the sunset or sitting on a park bench—we often now see photos of seniors playing golf, riding motorcycles, surfing and skydiving. But where does this leave older adults who are dealing with health challenges? “Skydiving, surfing … I can’t even manage stairs anymore,” a senior might say. “I guess I’m not a good example of healthy aging.”

Posted on September 1, 2020 - Getting bored while social distancing? Harvard Medical School offers some great ideas for keeping your brain active. Of course, just like the kids this year, most of us will be doing our learning remotely.

Posted on August 27, 2020 - Every so often, we read a poignant news story about a couple, married for years, who pass away only a few days apart. “His wife died from a stroke, and he died of a broken heart,” the story might go. Though that is just a saying, there actually is something to it, report cardiologists. According to The European Society of Cardiology (ESC), a condition called “broken heart syndrome” most commonly occurs when a person experiences severe emotional distress after a sad or stressful event, such as the loss of a loved one.

Posted on August 25, 2020 - An Ohio State University sociologist says that despite a steady downturn in cases of dementia, the baby boom generation is not showing big improvements. He is trying to determine factors that could account for this, which he suspects include loneliness, obesity, inactivity and challenges accessing healthcare.

Posted on August 20, 2020 - As we grow older, we experience changes that can make it less safe to drive. Eye diseases, arthritis and memory problems can make it harder to steer, react and make good decisions behind the wheel. Even routine age-related changes in vision, reflexes and flexibility might put us at greater risk of an accident.