Daily steps for aging adults to prevent falls, says expert
A geriatric expert says falls prevention starts years before they happen: stay active, review medications, and make homes safer, with fall-risk assessments advised before age 65.
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Glucosamine’s safety under scrutiny as arthritis relief evidence remains mixed
Glucosamine is a widely used supplement for osteoarthritis, but experts say the evidence for its effectiveness in reducing joint pain is mixed at best. The article notes controversies over glucosamine’s real effects, and meta-analyses generally show only a small or inconsistent pain benefit when any, underscoring the need for more robust research and prompting clinicians to discuss uncertain benefits and potential risks with patients.
Fatigue and brain fog? Your thyroid may be aging’s culprit
Thyroid dysfunction can mimic aging, with fatigue and brain fog often dismissed as part of getting older; a 53-year-old woman’s Hashimoto’s diagnosis and improvement on levothyroxine illustrates how treatable thyroid conditions can be when properly evaluated.
Middle-age fitness linked to longer, healthier life, study finds
A comprehensive study finds that people who were most fit in their 40s and 50s developed major illnesses later, and lived longer—adding about two healthy years to their lifespan.
82 and unstoppable: what an ultramarathoner teaches us about aging healthily
Scientists are studying 82-year-old ultramarathoner Juan López García to understand how people can stay healthy as they age; García remains remarkably fit, running roughly 40 miles a week as he prepares for races, offering clues about the biology of aging, endurance, and lifestyle factors that support longevity.
Seven hopeful dementia breakthroughs reshape diagnosis and treatment
A Washington Post Well+Being piece highlights seven hopeful advances in dementia research and care—from new blood tests detecting amyloid and tau to improved drug delivery—suggesting earlier, more accurate diagnosis and better treatment options as dementia risk rises (about 42% lifetime after age 55 with projections of up to 1 million new cases per year by 2060).