New Gene Therapy Could Slow Aging in Humans

(Editor’s note: This podcast is from The Not Old – Better Show.) As part of our Inside Science and Technology interview series, today’s show is an interview with Dr. Pradeep Reddy, a research scientist at the Salk Institute for Biological Studies. As w… Continue reading

Could We See More Patients Receive ‘Social Prescriptions?’

The practice of prescribing social activities as an alternative or complement to medication for a variety of ailments has become more common in countries such as Canada and the U.K., and it appears some people are finding it beneficial in the United St… Continue reading

Food for Thought: Senior Residences Offering Better Dining Options

Eli Ayoud plates a delicately cooked piece of fish to which he’s added garden-fresh flavor and eye appeal with fresh rosemary. As he delivers the order to the diner and carefully situates the white plate on a linen-covered table in front of her, smiles… Continue reading

There’s More to Yoga Than Flexibility

(Editor’s note: This podcast is from The Not Old – Better Show.) Today’s show is another great one in our Fitness Friday series. We hear from returning guest, Sabrena Jo, director of science and research content for the American Council on Exercise (AC… Continue reading

Caregivers: When’s the Last Time You Took a Vacation?

When you’re responsible for the care of a loved one, thoughts of escaping to a white sand beach, a fun, bustling city or even just a nearby charming little town may seem out of the realm of possibility. But caregiving experts agree that planning for le… Continue reading

Dementia Care Reimagined: A Q&A With Dr. Tia Powell

As so many medical professionals, policymakers and nonprofi ts continue to sound the alarm about the impending tsunami of Americans with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias, the U.S. still has no affordable long-term care system to handle the situa… Continue reading

The Hidden Suicide Epidemic Among Long-Term Care Residents

(This article appeared previously in Kaiser Health News. This is an abridged version of the story. Click here to see the entire story.) When Larry Anders moved into the Bay at Burlington nursing home in late 2017, he wasn’t supposed to be there long. A… Continue reading

Yes, It’s Still Important to Protect Yourself From STIs

News flash: Just because you (or your partner) cannot get pregnant does not mean you get a free pass to not practice safe sex. Unfortunately, this is a fact that many older Americans are realizing the hard way. Data from the Centers for Disease Control… Continue reading

Dry Eye Syndrome? Drops Are Not the Only Option

Your eyes are dry, itching, burning. It seems like a pretty straightforward diagnosis: dry eye syndrome. But it’s a little more complicated than that. Dry eye syndrome actually is an umbrella term for a number of different conditions that can diminish … Continue reading

How to Get the Health Benefits of Cannabis Without Getting High

For many of us who came of age in the 1960s and 1970s, smoking pot (also called marijuana or cannabis) was an integral part of the social scene. But whether we never touched the stuff, gave it up decades ago or still maintain a relationship with the pl… Continue reading