Eating walnuts could be the ticket to supporting cognitive function in older adults, according to a recent study. After conducting telephone interviews to assess cognitive status in 3,632 adults ages 65 and older in the U.S., researchers concluded any walnut consumption was associated with higher cognitive ability. The results were published in Public Health Nutrition on[…]
For most of us, gray hairs are inevitable. Should you banish them with dye, or rock a silver mane? See why gray hair happens to some people earlier than others, and which conditions may play a role. All the Shades of Gray It’s said a woman’s hair is her crowning glory. Sooner or later,[…]
Researchers say being in a romantic relationship with an optimist may help you avoid cognitive decline as you age. Optimistic people tend to exhibit healthier behaviors that are linked to good cognitive function. An optimistic partner might set a good example for their spouse to follow. Optimism is a quality that can be learned.[…]
As some people get older, they start to have trouble with raw veggies, beans, and these other foods. See how to avoid them, or possibly learn to tolerate them. Grapefruit It may be surprising, but foods can affect how your medicine works. That’s why it’s always best to ask your doctor or pharmacist if[…]
Drinking can have a direct effect on how you look and feel as you get older. And it can have some unhealthy indirect effects as well. A Bad Mix Alcohol is linked to age in lots of ways. You have to be old enough to drink it legally, and once you are, it can[…]
A string of recent research suggests regular meditation practice may boost mental flexibility and focus, offering powerful protection against cognitive decline. Most of us begin to misplace our keys, forget people’s names, or solve math problems less readily as we approach middle age. This is often referred to as age-related cognitive decline. Years ago,[…]
Your appetite can change as you get older. As you age, your body digests food more slowly. That can make you feel fuller longer and curb your urge to eat. And your senses of smell and taste can change as you age, too, and make eating less enjoyable. By the time you’re 70, you’re[…]
See how meaningful projects, pets, and maybe even a second career or scaled-down version of your old job can enrich this stage of life. Find a New Purpose When you retire, you don’t just leave a job. You enter a new stage in your life. If you do something you find meaningful, you’ll be[…]
A few household fixes, like clearing away clutter, can help you avoid taking a spill and possibly breaking a bone. Get Moving Regular exercise is a great way to improve your balance and flexibility. It also helps your bones get stronger and denser. That will lower the chance that you’ll fall and break one.[…]
It’s Never Too Late to Start Strength Training There’s no denying that structural and functional deterioration of the human body occurs with age. It takes one look around a nursing home or a hospital to recognize that there’s truth to this statement. That said, the American College of Sports Medicine’s 2009 Position Stand, “Exercise[…]