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Report Sounds Alarm on Medication Overload Among Older Americans

Medication Overload

Thousands end up in emergency departments every year due to the problem

AUGUST 2, 2019 | By Liz Seegert

How Electromagnetic Stimulation Can Improve Memory

The technology targets the hippocampus to reverse age-related memory loss

JULY 17, 2019 | By Kelsey Ogletree

Why You Shouldn’t Rely on Home DNA Tests for Health Information

For crucial information, it's best to work with a physician or genetic counselor

JULY 8, 2019 | By Liz Seegert

Could a Smarter Home Help You Age in Place?

A tour of The Thrive Center reveals four innovative products

JUNE 26, 2019 | By Mark Ray

Your Genetic-Based Fate

Genetic Testing

How polygenic risk scores can reveal a predisposition for diseases

JUNE 24, 2019 | By George Lorenzo

How Telemedicine Helps Rural Residents with Parkinson’s

The technology brings much-needed specialists to patients

JUNE 19, 2019 | By Lola Butcher

Envisioning a Better ‘Old Age:’ A Q&A With Dr. Louise Aronson

The geriatrician and 'Elderhood' author calls for society to embrace and honor aging

JUNE 17, 2019 | By Liz Seegert

What Can AI Do to Help Us Age Better?

Will dependence on artificial intelligence reduce problem-solving strategies?

JUNE 17, 2019 | By Francine Toder, Ph.D.

Silicon Valley’s Booming Interest in Businesses for Boomers

Trends and winners at the Silicon Valley Boomer Venture Summit

JUNE 13, 2019 | By Richard Eisenberg

Video Chats With Family and Friends Offer Mental Health Boost

A new study says Skype and FaceTime provide more than just conversation

JUNE 6, 2019 | By Sarah Lindenfeld Hall

Beyond Mobile Health Apps

Sorting out the bigger world of digital health for consumers and patients

MAY 31, 2019 | By George Lorenzo

Danger Ahead: Privacy Concerns With High-Tech Caregiving Devices

A cautionary alert about gadgets designed to keep older adults safe

MAY 30, 2019 | By Chris Farrell

If Health Care Was Designed Just for You, What Would Need to Change?

For most of America's aging population, health care leaves much to be desired

MAY 28, 2019 | By Grace Birnstengel

When the Care Is as Burdensome as the Condition

Chronic Conditions

Some doctors are rethinking the treatment of chronic conditions

MAY 24, 2019 | By Edie Grossfield

What to Know About Measles and Shingles Vaccines

Depending on your medical history, you might need one or both

MAY 21, 2019 | By Stephenie Overman

Measles Outbreak: Do You Need a Shot?

A Q&A about measles with two infectious disease experts

MAY 3, 2019 | By Nsikan Akpan

New Gene Therapy Could Slow Aging in Humans

A technique shown to work in mice uses CRISPR genome-editing technology

APRIL 24, 2019 | By Paul Vogelzang

5 Ways to Get the Most From Your Fitness Tracker

Fitness Tracker

Discover a health boost by going beyond just counting steps and calories burned

APRIL 24, 2019 | By Rashelle Brown

Do Your Homework on Mobile Health Apps

Mobile Health Apps

A paradox of choice is combined with potential for more effective health care

APRIL 15, 2019 | By George Lorenzo

Dry Eye Syndrome? Drops Are Not the Only Option

Dry eye symptoms can point to several different problems

APRIL 11, 2019 | By Stephenie Overman

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