Fox News Digital publishes an array of health pieces all week long to keep you in the know on key wellness topics: disease prevention, nutrition, medical research, health care and more. We also share personal stories of people and families overcoming great health obstacles. Check out some of the top stories of the week in...
A broken bone can be a devastating injury, particularly for older people — and falls among seniors in America are a growing public health concern as the population ages. This is why it’s particularly important to keep bones strong for a healthier life. While exercise and an active lifestyle can help maintain bone health, the...
A majority of voters believe that Vice President Kamala Harris knew about — and covered up — President Biden’s reported cognitive health issues. That’s according to a YouGov/Times of London poll that surveyed 1,170 registered voters on July 22 and July 23. Among those who believe Biden’s health issues were kept under wraps, 92% said...
A simple blood test has been shown to detect Alzheimer’s disease in routine health care settings with up to 90% accuracy, according to Swedish researchers. The findings were presented at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference in Philadelphia on Sunday. The test works by measuring the levels of Plasma Phospho-Tau217, a biomarker that is linked to...
Those who play pickleball are known to gain physical and cognitive benefits from the activity — but for one Florida woman, the fast-growing game also helped to save her sight. Linda Corcoran, 79, an avid pickleball player and great-grandmother, has been playing the paddle sport three times a week for the past four or five...
New blood tests could help doctors diagnose Alzheimer’s disease faster and more accurately, researchers reported Sunday – but some appear to work far better than others. It’s tricky to tell if memory problems are caused by Alzheimer’s. That requires confirming one of the disease’s hallmark signs — buildup of a sticky protein called beta-amyloid —...
Fox News Digital publishes an array of health pieces all week long to keep you in the know on wellness topics, cancer risk factors, nutrition tips, mental health trends and much more — plus, personal stories of people overcoming surprising obstacles. As you enjoy the remainder of your weekend and look ahead to the coming...
During a live address on Wednesday night, President Biden spoke of his decision to exit the 2024 race, endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for the Democratic nomination, and announced his intent to stay in office for the rest of his term, which is 178 days at this point. He did not, however, mention his health...
With the number of Americans over age 65 expected to skyrocket by 47% between 2022 and 2050, there is a growing emphasis on living well — not just long — into the senior years. Two gerontologists from Home Instead, a national in-home senior care provider owned by Honor Company in San Francisco, shared their top...
Whether it’s the dog days of summer or a cold snap in the dead of winter, extreme temperatures tend to bring people’s activities to a halt — including doctors’ appointments. Seniors in particular are more likely to skip their scheduled medical visits if it’s too hot or too cold, according to a study from the...
