Tight Blood Pressure Control Could Help Save Aging Brains

TUESDAY, Aug. 13, 2019 -- Staying sharp and warding off dementia might rely, in part, on doing your best to keep high blood pressure at bay.

So finds a new study that suggests strict control of hypertension may help prevent dementia.

Middle Age Now a High-Risk Time for Bad Falls

TUESDAY, July 30, 2019 -- Serious falls aren't the sole domain of seniors: New research shows they are a significant risk among middle-aged adults.

Why?

It's Not Just College Kids: Many Seniors Are Binge Drinking, Too

WEDNESDAY, July 31, 2019 -- Binge drinking is often associated with young adults, but according to a new study, more than 10% of people over 65 do it, too.

Among seniors, binges are most common in men and those who use cannabis, researchers found. Experts said the trend is troubling, because older people should actually be cutting back on alcohol.

The Happiness Dividend: Longer, Healthier Lives

MONDAY, July 15, 2019 -- Happiness may truly be some of the best medicine available to us, a new study suggests.

People happy with themselves and their well-being tend to live longer and healthier lives than those who are perpetually down in the dumps, British researchers report.

Ailing Heart Can Speed the Brain's Decline, Study Finds

MONDAY, June 17, 2019 -- The strong link between brain health and heart health is reinforced in a new study. The research showed that as cardiovascular health falters, so too does thinking and memory.

In one of the largest and longest studies of its kind to date, researchers studied a group of nearly 8,000 people in the United Kingdom. The participants were over 49 years of age and their health was tracked from 2002 to 2017.

Ageism Disappears When Young and Old Spend Time Together

TUESDAY, July 9, 2019 -- Ageism is pervasive throughout society, and harmful to young and old alike. But a new study finds some simple steps can help erase it.

Mixing younger and older people in various settings, combined with educating younger people about the aging process and its misconceptions, works quickly to reduce ageism, the new research indicates.