Rising pollen levels could be deadly for older adults

New research reveals a connection between pollen exposure and death rates among older adults with breathing problems.

Kim North Shine-U. Michigan • futurity
Feb. 14, 2025 ~4 min

Older adults keep their cool in hot weather

A study found that older adults became more uncomfortable in high heat sooner, but it didn't affect their moods as much as younger folks.

Sara Zaske-Washington State • futurity
Oct. 22, 2024 ~5 min


‘Gut instinct’ may help you avoid scams

Older adults who were more attuned to their own heartbeat were better at spotting liars and email phishing scams, researchers report.

U. Florida • futurity
Sept. 26, 2024 ~4 min

How to protect yourself and your family from dangerous falls

An expert explains why falls are so dangerous for older adults and how to protect yourself and your loved ones.

Daryl Lovell-Syracuse • futurity
Aug. 27, 2024 ~8 min

More heat waves will put more older adults in danger

An additional 250 million older adults will be chronically exposed to dangerously high temperatures by 2050 as a result of the climate crisis.

Jessica Colarossi-Boston University • futurity
Aug. 7, 2024 ~8 min

Pollution exposure can lead to loss of independence for older adults

A new study suggests that reducing exposure to air pollution, particularly from traffic, could help prolong older adults' independent living.

Kim North Shine-U. Michigan • futurity
July 8, 2024 ~6 min

Supplement improves walking for people with chronic leg condition

An over-the-counter form of vitamin B3 increases the walking endurance of people with peripheral artery disease, a chronic leg condition.

Eric Hamilton-Florida • futurity
June 20, 2024 ~5 min

Sleep apnea during REM contributes to verbal memory decline

A study links sleep apnea during REM sleep to verbal memory decline in older adults at risk for Alzheimer's.

Pat Harriman-UC Irvine • futurity
May 15, 2024 ~5 min


Heat stress has damaging impact on older adults’ vital organs

Heat stress can have a devastating effect on older adults' vital organs, including the gut, liver, and brain, researchers report.

Brianna Aldrich-UC Irvine • futurity
May 9, 2024 ~4 min

Costs top health worries among older adults

Health-related costs top older adults' concerns for people their age, a new poll finds.

Kara Gavin-U. Michigan • futurity
May 3, 2024 ~7 min

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