Well, US News rankings may be under fire among college applicants, but for those concerned about healthy aging, there’s still much to be said about its health ratings of diets. Once again for the 6th year in a row, the publication has rated the Mediterranean Diet as the best diet…

It’s once again that time of year to take stock of your life and rethink the way forward. What do you want to do differently this year? How can you go about organizing for change or clearing the way for a new path? Well, perhaps you can start literally by…

As a follow-up to our previous article portending the next new drug for Alzheimer’s, the FDA has now given approval under its accelerated approval pathway to the new medication Leqembi (originally known as Lecanemab). This drug was developed to help slow down cognitive decline in those with Mild Cognitive Impairment…

While for many, the new year conjures up the notion of “dry January” (meaning abstaining from alcohol), it’s clear from recent research as well as long-established scientific evidence that when it comes to drinking water, it’s important to regularly drink, especially for older adults. We’ve previously addressed the concerns that…

Did you make a fitness resolution on New Year’s Day? Have you re-upped your gym membership? How long do you think you’ll keep it up this year? Will you make it past February? If you don’t already engage in regular exercise activities, working up the motivation to do so could…

Will 2023 be the year you finally hear better? Like so many older adults, you may be experiencing difficulty hearing in crowded environments, watching a movie, or even zooming with family and friends. If you experience this, you are definitely not alone. As the 3rd most common chronic physical condition…