Fireworks are the pinnacle of many Fourth of July celebrations, and while they can be festive and fun, they can also land you in the emergency room if you don’t take proper precautions, experts warn. About 250 people a day wind up in the ER with fireworks-related injuries in the month before and after Independence…

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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…

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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,…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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