January 2024 – Based on data from nearly 50,000 adults in the United Kingdom, NIA-funded researchers have shown an association between dementia risk and daily sedentary behavior. Though the study cannot establish a causal link, it does support the idea that more time spent not moving — such as sitting while watching TV, working on […]

December 2023 – Many of us turn to our local pharmacy for over the counter (OTC) products to help with sleep, allergies, the common cold or flu, or pain, which can be daunting. Older adults are particularly vulnerable to the side effects of medications including falls. While OTC medications may seem harmless because they don’t […]

September 2023 – As we evolved from quadrupeds to bipeds, our brains grew significantly. While we were hunter-gatherers and maintained activity our brains stayed healthy over our life course. Of note, it was often a grandmother that led the hunter – gatherer team, and had to remember where to go, what to watch out for, […]

September 2023 – The history of social stigma dates to ancient Greece where the term was generated “to refer to bodily signs to expose something unusual, a holy elder, or from the medical standpoint as a physical disorder.”1 Many older adults view a mobility aide or assistive device as a limitation and label that highlights […]