A commonly prescribed drug for diabetes, metformin, has a new side hustle. Besides helping to manage blood sugar in type 2 diabetes, metformin can also fight off a type of cell that builds up in the body over time and plays a role in the aging process. Senescent cells are sometimes known as “zombie” cells because … Read more
Opioid use could put dementia patients at a higher risk of death, particularly in the first two weeks after starting a medication, according to new research revealed on Tuesday at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC) in Amsterdam. Among all patients age 65 and older who were diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease in Denmark and who took an … Read more
A woman, who is under hospice care in Connecticut, was granted her dying wish of reuniting with her horse, Bella, this week. Karina Courtmanche, 79, has owned the horse for 30 years — since the animal was a baby — and wanted to see her again, according to Connecticut news outlet WFSB. “We were talking … Read more
She’s taking self-love to a whole new level. An elderly Ohio woman recently married herself in a touching ceremony dedicated to what matters most. Dorothy “Dottie” Fedeli, 77, wore a white dress and veil and decorated her walker for the Saturday event, WLWT5 reported. Fedeli, who lives at O’Bannon Terrace Retirement Home in Goshen, told … Read more
She’s just getting started. Edna Twivey, a 101-year-old former World War II nurse from England, is sharing her tips for a long, happy life – and they include her younger, 90-year-old husband. “Family is everything, and David is my rock. The love we have keeps us both young!” Twivey told NHS Lankarkshire. Twivey met her … Read more
Put down the Botox – embracing fine lines and gray hairs could be the key to staying sharp. A new study suggests a link between happiness and health, as researchers say thinking positively about the aging process can slow cognitive decline in older adults. Researchers from the Yale School of Public Health investigated recovery in … Read more
Weight loss — often regarded as the first step to good health — could actually be a death sentence later in life. A new study found that healthy older adults who lose considerable weight are more at risk of premature death from cancer, cardiovascular disease “and other life-limiting conditions,” authors wrote in a new report. … Read more
A 103-year-old California woman is defying her age by hitting up the gym regularly. Camarillo resident Teresa Moore visits her local fitness facility three to four times a week. Unlike most gym rats, the centenarian arrives with plenty of jewelry and a full face of makeup. Adorable pictures show Teresa lifting weights with styled hair perfectly intact. … Read more
Prince Harry isn’t the only one with penis problems. An elderly man in China lost part of his privates after getting a metal ring stuck around the base of his member — a scenario so dire, doctors had to use a circular saw to remove the foreign object. The 72-year-old from Changsa in central China … Read more
DEAR ABBY: Two and a half years ago we lost my dad, who was 94. He and Mom had been married 72 years. She entered assisted living right before COVID — with all its difficulties — set in. We made it through that, we’re all vaccinated now and her facility has opened back up. Mom … Read more
One in four seniors would rather go a summer without air conditioning than visit the doctor, according to new research. Some 2,000 Americans 64 and older were surveyed about unpleasant experiences more desirable than a doctor’s appointment. Around a third said they would prefer to let their spouse make all decisions in the home for … Read more
More than a third of older Americans are worried about affording their medication in the future (34%), according to a recent poll. The survey of 2,000 seniors 64 and older delved into the topic of affording certain aspects of their healthcare and found that similarly, 35% have cut down on costs in other places of … Read more
DEAR ABBY: I am an out gay Black man. Several weeks ago, the man I have had a crush on told me he’s now in a relationship. While I’m happy for him, I can’t help feeling somewhat resentful because I wanted to be with him. I haven’t dated anyone since my last relationship ended seven … Read more
What’s the key to a long, happy life? Hot dogs and chicken fingers. Elaine Terry celebrated her 104th birthday Wednesday on the Upper East Side surrounded by friends and family. As one of New York’s oldest residents, Terry attributes her long and healthy life to hot dogs, chicken fingers and love. “My secret to living … Read more