Senior Health Update Archives

Skin swabs may help detect Parkinson’s years before symptoms appear

There is currently no cure for Parkinson’s disease, nor are there specific tests for early diagnosis. A new study has identified a way to detect the condition before symptoms appear through the use of skin...

Boosting your walking pace by 14 steps per minute could fight frailty

As much as 24% of the global older adult population faces issues related to frailty. Past studies have shown that frailty can heighten a person’s chance of developing cognitive impairment and dementia, and can also...

Eating 1 egg per week linked to lower Alzheimer’s risk, study finds

A study finds that eating eggs is associated with a reduced risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. Using brain autopsies, the scientists also showed that those who ate eggs more regularly had less protein buildup in...

Mediterranean or plant-based diets may reduce constipation risk with age

Chronic constipation happens when a person has difficulty passing stool for at least three months or more. While people can have chronic constipation at any age, it is more common as people get older. A...

Vaccine additive thimerosal deemed unsafe by the CDC: 3 things to know

The United States Department of Health and Human Services has said it will officially remove the preservative thimerosal from all flu vaccines distributed in the country. Thimerosal is a mercury-based preservative that — due to...

Heart disease, weight gain linked to higher breast cancer risk after menopause

Researchers from the International Agency for Research on Cancer recently examined the link between excess weight and breast cancer risk in postmenopausal women. The scientists focused specifically on women who developed cardiovascular disease to see...