UCLA Health's Healthy Years (HY)
Volume 21 • Number 11 • November 2024
After decades behind the wheel, driving might feel like second nature, but time can bring changes that affect your driving skills. “When we age, our vision and reaction time may decline, along with visual-spatial skills,” explains Helen Lavretsky, MD, MS, Professor of Psychiatry In-Residence and Director of the late-life mood, …
Issue Highlights
For quite some time it was assumed that the male and female heart functioned in essentially the same way. But …
The brain is a miraculous machine. It can regulate your body temperature, enable you to drive, and help you learn …
Everyone goes through bouts of loneliness and isolation, but older adults are most vulnerable. “Decline in mobility can keep seniors …
Acute low back pain is one of the most common reasons older adults see a doctor. In fact, more than …
Something as small as a tablespoon or two of oil can have a big impact on your health. Flavorful oils …