Posts Tagged ‘senior’
Am I Too Old To Buy a House?
They say you’re never too old to learn, but is there a cutoff when it comes to homebuying? The median homebuyer is now 56 years old, which is seven years older than in 2023. The average age of first-time buyers has also increased—it now takes prospective buyers until the ripe-old age of 38 to finally…
Read MoreNew Treatment Eases Knee Pain Through the Ear
If you struggle with knee pain, this new treatment may sound like music to your ears. Researchers have found a way to ease knee pain by stimulating the vagus nerve through the ear. They tested the treatment on 30 adults — 45 years of age and older — who had knee osteoarthritis. For sixty minutes,…
Read MoreUltra-Processed Foods May Speed Up Early Signs of Parkinson’s Disease, Study Finds
Eating too much ultra-processed food may “be speeding up early signs of Parkinson’s disease,” a new study finds. Researchers say people who consume high amounts of foods like hot dogs, breakfast cereals and sugary sodas are more likely to have signs of prodromal Parkinson’s disease … which is the earliest stage before classic motor symptoms…
Read MoreAllergy Expert Gives Tips On Seasonal Allergies
Spring has sprung, and the battle with seasonal allergies is underway in earnest. But there’s a lot folks can do to manage their pollen-produced misery, according to Dr. Zachary Rubin, a Chicago-area pediatrician and allergy expert. “There’s a lot of different issues at play when it comes to seasonal allergies, especially as tree pollen counts…
Read MoreReverse purchase financing: The financing option no one is talking about
Did you know that in 2022, both younger and older Baby Boomers made up the largest generation of American homebuyers? This cohort accounted for 1,950,000 properties — equating to 39% of total homes purchased! With over 12,000 Americans turning 65 every day in 2024, this burgeoning market will undoubtedly continue to bring more buyers and…
Read MoreHeart Problems Linked To Brain Shrinkage
Heart disease might contribute to the sort of brain shrinkage seen in dementia, a new study says. People with early signs of heart problems are more likely to have brain changes associated with dementia, researchers reported on March 26 in the journal Neurology. Specifically, people whose hearts aren’t pumping blood efficiently are more likely to…
Read MoreOlder Americans are increasingly reliant on credit cards to cover basic living expenses
Nearly half of older Americans are reliant on using credit cards to cover basic living expenses they don’t have the cash for. And nearly 20% of this cohort consistently relied on this type of high-interest debt on a monthly basis over the past year, according to survey results released this week by AARP. These basic…
Read MoreA Good Night’s Sleep Is a Powerful Weapon During Cold and Flu Season
A lot of your family and friends are probably battling the sniffles, a full-fledged cold or the flu right now. One way to protect yourself — climb into bed and get a good night’s sleep. “Sleep is critically important to maintaining a healthy immune system, and so we need to sleep enough. And we need…
Read MoreGood Mental Health Could Be Key to Hip Fracture Recovery
Many seniors suffer long-term health issues after a hip fracture, even after hip replacement surgeries. Now, research shows that a patient’s mental health could be crucial to how well they bounce back in the years after these injuries. “Addressing overall mental health during the recovery process from hip fractures is crucial,” concludes study senior author…
Read MoreAdults With ADHD Linked To Shorter Life Expectancy, Study Shows
Adults with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, otherwise known as ADHD, may face a shorter life expectancy than their peers. On average, men with ADHD died seven years earlier than men without it, while women with ADHD died nine years earlier than their counterparts, according to a study of more than 30,000 people published Thursday in…
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