Aging & Independence

Droopy Eyelids Can Interfere with Vision

Feb 26, 2023 · · Aging & Independence
Just like the rest of the body, the skin, and muscles of and around the eyelids become lax with age. If your peripheral vision seems compromised and/or your eyelids often feel heavy and tired when reading or doing other activities, you may be a candidate for common surgical interventions that … Read More

Thinning Hair? Don’t Despair

Feb 22, 2023 · · Aging & Independence
Hairstyles come and go, with some gaining more popularity than others. It’s not surprising that men have embraced the trend of shaving their heads, since it eliminates evidence of receding hairlines and growing bald spots. But most women experiencing hair loss aren’t willing to take as drastic a step as … Read More

Research Roundup March 2023

Feb 22, 2023 · · Aging & Independence
• Ultraprocessed Foods Linked with Premature Death. Consumption of ultraprocessed foods (UPFs), such as ready-to-eat meals and store-bought cookies, may increase risk of premature death, according to findings from a Brazilian study. Using dietary surveys to determine UPFs, researchers estimated that of the more than 54,000 premature deaths in Brazil … Read More

Finger Bruising

Feb 22, 2023 · · Aging & Independence
Q: Sometimes a bruise just appears on the palm side of a finger, and it disappears in a day or two. It doesn’t hurt much, and I don’t recall injuring it. What might be causing this? A: As the skin becomes thinner with age, bruises can become more apparent from … Read More

Aging Well in Your Own Home

Jan 24, 2023 · · Aging & Independence
The risk of falls increases with age and can become a serious health problem. According to the National Institute on Aging, more than one in four people over the age of 65 fall each year. More than 3 million people wind up in the emergency room because of a fall, … Read More

Live Independently for Longer: Your Action Plan

Dec 20, 2022 · · Aging & Independence
Most of us would like to live independently for as long as possible, but what are the magic ingredients for helping us do so? Patricia Bloom, MD, associate clinical professor of geriatrics and palliative medicine at Mount Sinai, points to good physical and cognitive function, disease prevention, and effective management … Read More

Research Roundup January 2023

Dec 20, 2022 · · Aging & Independence
• Eat Your Way to a Healthy Brain. Eating a healthier diet, like Mediterranean-style, is associated with stronger cognitive function, while diets higher in sugar were associated with poorer cognitive function, according to researchers. The study, which included cognitive function scores from different racial and ethnic groups, found six metabolites … Read More

Three Cheers for Chestnuts!

Nov 22, 2022 · · Aging & Independence
The Folklore. Chestnuts are here, and just in time for the holidays! Whether roasting over an open fire or warming cold hands on a wintry walk, chestnuts capture the spirit and tradition of the season. Grown as early as 2,000 B.C. in North America, Europe, and Asia, the chestnut is … Read More

Enter Your Login Credentials
This setting should only be used on your home or work computer.

×