Health

by Drew Blankenship

Study Finds 12-Week Lifestyle Program Linked to 2.2% Slower Biological Aging Marker in Men Over 50 A small study recently found that men over 50 who followed a straightforward 12-week program of regular walking, simple ... read the story

by Drew Blankenship

1 in 3 Adults Aged 65–74 Has Hearing Loss—WHO Warns ‘Leisure Noise’ from Earbuds and Concerts Puts a Billion Young People at Risk Hearing loss is often thought of as an unavoidable part of aging, but experts say many cases can be prevented. According... read the story

by Drew Blankenship

Hearing Aids Linked to 33% Lower Dementia Risk—Why Early Prescription Matters Hearing loss affects roughly one in three adults between the ages of 65 and 74, making it one of the most common health ... read the story

by Drew Blankenship

Congress Extends Medicare Telehealth Through 2027 as CONNECT for Health Act Pushes Permanent Reform Although telehealth use has declined from its pandemic peak, it remains nearly twice as common among traditional Medicar... read the story

by Drew Blankenship

Study: Fragmented Daily Rhythms Linked to Smaller Memory Regions and Faster Brain Atrophy—How to Protect Your Brain Your daily routine may have a more profound impact on your overall health than you realize. A recent study found that ol... read the story

by Drew Blankenship

Air Pollution Study Links Long-Term Exposure to Higher Alzheimer’s Risk in 28 Million Seniors Most people think of air pollution as a threat to the lungs and heart. However, a growing body of research suggests that... read the story

by Drew Blankenship

America’s Health Rankings 2026 Senior Report: Preventive Care Up, but Drug Deaths and Food Insecurity Climb The latest America’s Health Rankings Senior Report offers a mixed picture of aging in the United States. On one hand, ... read the story

by Drew Blankenship

What Yale Researchers Found About Positive Aging Beliefs—and Why It Matters After 60 Many people grow up hearing that aging automatically means decline. Slower movement, worsening health, memory problems, ... read the story

by Drew Blankenship

Research Shows GLP-1 Weight-Loss Drugs May Weaken Bones — What Older Adults Should Ask Their Doctor Around 9% of adults in the United States (65 and older) have reportedly used GLP-1s like Ozempic and Wegovy. As more peo... read the story

by Drew Blankenship

7 Vaccines Doctors Recommend for Adults Over 50 Turning 50 often comes with new priorities, and protecting your health moves higher on the list. While many people focus... read the story