It can take months or years for doctors to determine whether people with early signs of memory loss have Alzheimer’s disease. But experts say a new generation of blood tests may replace the expensive brain scans and spinal taps now used to diagnose the mind-robbing disease. Early diagnosis could allow patients earlier access to drugs approved […]
5 Things to Know About Concussions
Princess Anne, sister of King Charles III, sustained minor injuries and a concussion following an incident on the royal residence Gatcombe Park estate, Buckingham Palace announced on June 24. She is recovering in the hospital and is expected to make “a full and swift recovery,” royal officials said. While the exact cause of the princess’ […]
Do You Know the Warning Signs of Uterine Cancer?
When Ursula Matulonis, M.D., started treating women with gynecologic cancers more than 20 years ago, she says it was rare to see a patient who had an aggressive form of uterine cancer. “Now I see several per week,” says Matulonis, chief of the division of gynecologic oncology at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston and a […]
Living With Joy: How Patients and Caregivers Can Proactively Approach an Alzheimer’s Diagnosis
Four years ago, Rebecca Chopp, Ph.D., now 72, from Broomfield, Colorado, was living a packed life as a wife, mother, minister, theologian and chancellor at the University of Denver. At a routine annual checkup, she mentioned small changes to her doctor: Always a poor sleeper, she was now sleeping long hours; her social schedule for […]
Hot Weather Safety for Older Adults
Too much heat is not safe for anyone. It is even riskier if you are older or have health problems. It is important to be cautious and get relief quickly when you are overheated. Otherwise, you might start to feel sick or risk a heat-related illness that could cause serious health issues. Why can extreme […]
Loneliness Can Raise Older People’s Odds for Stroke
A lonely middle and old age could bring higher odds for a stroke, new data suggests. A 12-year study of people over 50 found that those who experienced chronic loneliness were 56% more likely to have a stroke, versus those who said they weren’t lonely. “Loneliness is increasingly considered a major public health issue. Our […]
