Tag: aging and health news
Could a Common Virus Lead to Type 2 Diabetes in Seniors?
A new study, reported in MyHealthNewsDaily, suggests that older adults infected with cytomegalovirus might be at higher risk for developing Type 2 diabetes. Diabetes itself is not infectious—you can’t catch it by touching a diabetes sufferer, and there’s no such thing as diabetes “germs.” But some other infectious diseases might increase seniors’ risk of developing…
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Secrets to Living a Longer (Happier) Life
We already know that a healthy lifestyle is a major factor in living a long, healthy life, but new studies show that having hobbies and staying socially active are equally important. It’s long been known that a nutritious diet, regular exercise, and positive health choices such as not smoking all contribute to helping seniors feel…
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Senior Brain Donors Join Fight Against Dementia
Seniors in Sun City, Arizona are teaming with a local health organization by donating to one of the world’s largest “brain banks.” Their donated tissue is a critical component of dementia research. One of the most effective ways to study how aging and age-related diseases affect the brain and body is to study the living—and…
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Poll Results: Top Policy Issue Affecting Seniors in 2012
The first poll results are in! When we asked readers about the top policy issue affecting seniors in 2012, the clear winner was “Extensions of Medicare Low-Income Protections.” But there were also a few runner-ups. Check out the results… Question: What is the top policy issue affecting seniors in 2012? Reauthorization of the Older Americans Act…
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