• How to Make the Most of Your Doctor's Appointment
  
  Its not unusual for a 20-something to text Mom in a panic from the doctors office seeking help answering a question. And patients of any age can struggle to recall all their medicines - or forget to mention a concern. Getting the most out of a doctors visit requires some...
• How to Prevent 'Holiday Heart Syndrome'
  
  The combination of holiday partying stress and cold weather can result in "holiday heart syndrome." More people die from heart-related conditions between Christmas and New Years than at any other time of year according to the American Heart Association AHA.Dr. Keith...
• Patient Questionnaires Confusing, Responses Mislead
  
  Ever felt your eyes glazing over as you fill out the questionnaire youve been given by a doctors receptionist trying to make heads or tails of it before your appointment Youre not alone a new study says. Confusion over symptom questionnaires is common and likely...
• Longevity Secrets From Centenarians
  
  A recent survey of centenarians found that these super seniors use tools such as ChatGPT and strength training to bolster their health and well-being. They also prioritize social connections and positivity. According to NPR the survey by UnitedHealthcare included 100...
• How Love Helps the Heart Heal
  
  Hearts are often associated with love especially around Valentines Day. Thats more relevant than you might think a new evidence review says. The support of a beloved partner can dramatically improve recovery for people whove had a heart attack heart failure or other...
• FDA OKs Libido-Boosting Pill for Older Women
  
  U.S. health officials have expanded approval of a much-debated drug aimed at boosting female libido saying the once-a-day pill can now be taken by women older than 65. The announcement Monday from the Food and Drug Administration broadens the drugs use to older women who...
• Older Caregivers' Loneliness Relieved By Internet
  
  Lonely caregivers might find solace from an unexpected source - the internet. Staying connected through the internet can help older caregivers feel less lonely and cope better with the stress of caring for ailing family or friends researchers recently reported in the...
• Air Pollution Undermines Health Benefits of Exercise
  
  Air pollution can undermine some of the health benefits active folks expect to derive from regular exercise a new study says. The protective effect exercise should have on peoples risk of death was cut by half among those living in areas with heavy air pollution...
• When Are You Too Old to Shovel Snow?
  
  With several inches of snow falling across the U.S. this week experts warn that shoveling snow may be risky - and in some cases even fatal - for certain individuals. Each winter thousands of Americans are injured while clearing snow and emergency rooms see sharp...
• Dr. Small: Hearing Loss Affects Mental Health
  
  Hearing loss affects an estimated one in three adults aged 65 and older and experts say its impact goes far beyond difficulty following conversations. Untreated hearing decline can strain relationships disrupt mood and even contribute to anxiety and cognitive...
• Poor Kidney Health Linked to Dementia, Alzheimer's
  
  Your brain health might be linked to how well your kidneys are working a new study says. People with impaired kidney function have higher levels of proteins in their blood that are linked to Alzheimers disease researchers reported Dec. 4 in the journal Neurology. "Our...
• Quick Head Injury Treatment Lowers Alzheimer's Risk
  
  Folks who overlook a concussion might find themselves at greater risk for Alzheimers disease down the line a new study says.Receiving prompt treatment within one week of a serious head injury can reduce the later risk of Alzheimers by up to 41% researchers recently...
• Driving Pattern Changes May Signal Cognitive Decline
  
  Researchers say changes in folks driving patterns could be an early signal of cognitive decline. "We found that using a GPS data tracking device we could more accurately determine who had developed cognitive issues than looking at just factors such as age cognitive test...
• Eating Alone Linked to Worse Nutrition for Seniors
  
  Seniors who eat alone tend to have poorer nutrition and be more prone to frailty and unhealthy weight loss compared to those who eat with others new Australian research shows. "Food is more than the nutritional benefit it provides. Sharing a meal is an important social...
• Your Butt's Shape May Predict Frailty, Diabetes Risk
  
  Researchers are standing behind new data on how peoples posteriors reflect changes linked to aging and diabetes. Shrinkage or inflammation of the gluteus maximus muscles of the buttocks may reflect frailty sitting time fat deposition and diabetes risk and these changes...
• Untreated Sleep Apnea May Double Parkinson's Risk
  
  Add one more malady to the potential risks from untreated sleep apnea Parkinsons disease. A new study involving 11 million U.S. veterans finds that a persons odds of developing Parkinsons nearly doubled if they were diagnosed with sleep apnea but hadnt used a continuous...
• Novo Nordisk GLP-1 Drug Alzheimer's Trials Fail
  
  Novo Nordisks closely-watched Alzheimers trials of an older oral version of its semaglutide drug failed to help slow the progression of the brain-wasting disease the firm said on Monday a blow to the obesity drug giant that sent its shares sliding. The trials which Novo...
• Chest CT Could Triple Lung Cancer Death Prevention
  
  Three times as many lung cancer deaths could be prevented if everyone eligible for screening got a chest CT scan a new study says. Only about 1 in 5 U.S. adults eligible for lung cancer screening received it in 2024 researchers reported Nov. 19 in the Journal of the...
• How to Stop Waking During the Night to Pee
  
  The need to urinate during the night affects one-third of adults over the age of 30 and half of those over the age of 50. Known as nocturia it is considered a medical problem if you have to pee more than twice during the night or have trouble going back to sleep. A common...
• Cold Snaps, Heat Waves Kill Thousands Annually
  
  Cold snaps and heat waves have contributed to tens of thousands of deaths in the United States over the past quarter-century a new study says. More than 69000 U.S. deaths occurred between 1999 and 2024 where extreme cold or heat were listed as an underlying or contributing...
• Nonhormonal Options for Symptoms of Menopause
  
  Shilpa Gajarawala struggled with hot flashes night sweats sleep problems and brain fog. But given her history of breast cancer treating these menopausal symptoms with hormone therapy wasnt an option. "For two years I tried to kind of power through" said the 58-year-old...
• Stem Cells From Fat Tissue Repair Spine Fractures
  
  Japanese researchers are testing a surprising minimally invasive way to repair spine fractures. A team at Osaka Metropolitan University found that stem cells from fat tissue can repair breaks similar to those common in people with the bone-weakening disease...
• Daily Self-Hypnosis Decreases Hot Flashes
  
  Self-hypnosis might help some women in menopause find relief from hot flashes. Hot flash frequency and intensity decreased by more than 50% among women who listened to a daily audio hypnosis session researchers reported Nov. 11 in JAMA Network Open. "All sessions were...
• Researchers Uncover Pancreatic Cancer Warning Sign
  
  Pancreatic cancer is known as a silent killer showing few symptoms until it reaches its deadly final stages. But researchers think theyve found a warning sign that could help detect pancreatic cancers at an earlier more treatable stage. Enlargement of the pancreatic duct -...
• Vitamin D3 Cuts Second Heart Attack Risk by Half
  
  Customizing vitamin D3 levels for heart attack survivors can cut the risk of another heart attack by 50% according to new research. Researchers at Intermountain Health in Salt Lake City found that developing personalized vitamin D3 treatment plans and carefully monitoring...

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