Senior Health Update Archives

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...

A cough medicine may help slow down cognitive decline in Parkinson’s

Parkinson’s disease dementia develops in people who have a Parkinson’s disease diagnosis. Experts are interested in finding the best ways to address and prevent Parkinson’s disease dementia. A randomized clinical trial found that the drug...

A simple blood test could indicate how long you might live

Intrinsic capacity is the sum of a person’s mental and physical capacities, and is a measure of aging. Maintaining physical and mental function is a cornerstone of healthy aging. Formerly, assessing intrinsic capacity has been...

A fasting-mimicking diet may improve blood sugar control in type 2 diabetes

Dietary changes are a crucial component of managing type 2 diabetes and can even help achieve remission of the disease. Fasting diets, which involve calorie restriction during specific hours or days, have been shown to...

Rapamycin may extend lifespan as effectively as dietary restrictions

Research is ongoing about potential strategies to prolong life. A meta-analysis found that the drug rapamycin prolongs life in several vertebrate species. Rapamycin appeared to prolong life at a level similar to dietary restrictions. Written...

Can Ozempic help lower your risk of dementia?

There are several risk factors for dementia, including type 2 diabetes. A new study reports that semaglutide — the active ingredient in type 2 diabetes and weight loss GLP-1 medications Ozempic and Wegovy — may...

Common sugar substitute may affect brain and blood vessel health

Recent studies suggest a connection between higher levels of erythritol — a popular sweetener — in the blood and an increased risk of vascular health issues, such as blood clotting, heart disease, and stroke. New...