Healthy aging and longevity Archive

A 2024 study suggests that older women with higher scores on tests to assess gratitude may live longer than those with lower scores. Most of this benefit seems to come from preventing deaths from heart disease.

Many yard and gardening tasks-including raking and mowing -require enough effort to count as moderate-intensity exercise. Chores like digging and bagging leaves also help strengthen muscles. A 2023 study found that gardening helps increase physical activity levels, encourages greater fiber intake, and lowers stress and anxiety-all of which reduce the risk of heart disease.

A 2024 study suggests that older adults who are chronically lonely are significantly more likely to have a stroke.

A 2024 study suggested that walking regularly may help stave off repeat episodes of low back pain.

A 2024 study suggests that having an attitude of gratitude may help people live longer.

The way people's bodies absorb and process medications changes as they age. This, along with additional health problems, muscle loss, or frailty, can make seniors more vulnerable to drug side effects and interactions. Adults 65 and older use more over-the-counter drugs than any other age group in the United States. Nonprescription drugs to reconsider include aspirin, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, proton-pump inhibitors, and older types of antihistamines.