“Home sick home” happens. We reported here on the hidden hazards from indoor air pollution (and it’s more serious than you might think). Harmful substances can come from a depressingly long list of culprits, including toxic household cleaning products, as well as common building materials like paints, adhesives and carpets. And that’s not to mention […]
Melissa, a 30-year-old educator, came to the emergency department with a sudden onset of double vision. She had not been in an accident or suffered any trauma and had never experienced this symptom before. However, she noted that a few months earlier, the vision in one of her eyes had become blurred and then returned […]
Who doesn’t love a tasty snack? All too often, though, we turn to ultra processed foods such as chips and sugary treats—which, as we reported here, can lead to a myriad of health risks, including stroke and cognitive decline. Research has shown that 25 percent of people undo many of the benefits of eating healthy […]
SuperAging News Network partner Barb Desmarais talks to Denise Torgerson We’re told it’s good not to get stressed out about little things. But hold on a sec — is this always true? What if the little things add up? What if we tolerate too much, and there’s a cumulative effect that is more damaging than […]
Because there are typically no symptoms until the first fracture occurs, osteoporosis is considered a silent disease. Some call it a silent killer. Osteoporosis is a bone disease characterized by decreased bone density and strength, leading to fragile, brittle bones that increase the risk of fractures, especially in the spine, hips and wrists. The National […]
There’s no question that “unretirement” is an ever-growing force in the SuperAging world. And now (not that the trend can or should be stopped) some are noticing its effect on younger workers. As reported here, “with older workers staying on jobs longer, there are now five generations in the workforce and the career ladder has […]
It’s always interesting to read or hear individual centenarians offer their “secrets” to a long life. These stories are becoming more and more frequent, and of course we will continue to report on them, for example here and here. But what’s equally important is to have experts look for trends and common denominators—steps we ourselves […]
Stroke is a leading cause of disability and death, impacting millions each year. In the United States alone, around 795,000 people suffer a stroke annually, with about 610,000 of these being first-time cases. According to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), it is the #5 killer in the U.S. In Canada, stroke affects […]
Caption: Is the adage “calories in, calories out” true? The short answer is yes, but the full story is more nuanced. From the moment food touches your tongue to the time it leaves your body, your digestive system and gut microbiome work to extract its nutrients. Enzymes in your mouth, stomach and small intestine break […]
Okay, it’s not exactly news any more that a majority of “older” people want to, and plan to, age in place.The reasons make perfect sense: independence and autonomy, enjoyment of the neighborhood, closeness to health care, etc. It’s a neat and tidy story. But some fascinating new research suggests another driving factor. Are you ready […]
