New health study seeks older volunteers
Most of us have never heard of a condition called clonal hematopoiesis of indeterminate potential (also known as CHIP). But 10% of people over age 60 have the condition — and may not know it. “It’s really common in older people,” said Emma Groarke, principal investigator of a study on the condition at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). She describes CHIP as “genetic... READ MORE
Health Shorts — February 2023
Your wish is its command Researchers have demonstrated that individuals who cannot voluntarily move the upper and lower parts of their body can, after extensive training, operate wheelchairs with their minds, even in a natural, cluttered environment. In the small study, three persons who were unable to use their arms and legs due to spinal injuries were able to move their wheelchair... READ MORE
Memory issues? This study may help you
Are you or is someone you love having trouble with remembering things and keeping up with daily activities? A little help around the house can make a big difference for older adults. Johns Hopkins is currently recruiting dozens of Baltimore-area residents and their caregivers for a study to determine how best to help older adults with mild cognitive impairment maintain... READ MORE
Oven-baked fish a simple, colorful meal
Cooking en cocotte is a variation on braising: It uses a covered pot, a low oven temperature, no added liquid, and an extended cooking time to yield tender results. The cover seals in moisture so the protein cooks in its own juices. For this recipe, we create a bold sauce with olive oil, garlic, thyme, capers, red pepper flakes and cherry tomatoes that serves as a bright, briny... READ MORE
Our brains can expand, rewire as we age
Q: Do we really lose thousands of brain cells every day in older age? A: For years, experts believed that, unlike many other cells in the body, neurons did not regenerate. They thought that the brain produced new brain cells only early in life and that once you reached adulthood, the growth of new neurons ceased and existing neurons began to die off. You may have heard the... READ MORE
Never store these in the refrigerator door
After a trip to the grocery store, unloading food into the refrigerator might seem like a simple process, but it’s not as straightforward as you may think. From the shelves to the drawers and the refrigerator door, where things go in the fridge matters for proper food safety and storage. Before you store anything, make sure that your fridge is the proper temperature. According to the... READ MORE
Ways to avoid back injuries this winter
Dear Mayo Clinic: I threw out my back doing yard work. While I was laid up for a few weeks, I’m okay now. I’m concerned I will reinjure my back shoveling snow this winter. How can I protect my back while shoveling? A: Winters can be long and snowy. While seemingly an innocuous task, snow shoveling can be a rigorous aerobic activity and one that significantly stresses the back. You... READ MORE
Foods may lower anxiety, depression risk
Looking beyond the enjoyment of a fantastic meal, there is a (science-backed) connection between what you eat and your mental wellness. Turns out, certain foods and nutrients have the potential to improve your mental health — and even serve as a complement to therapy for depression and anxiety if those are conditions you experience. Here are five foods to add to your diet: ... READ MORE
New drug slows Alzheimer’s progress — a bit
An experimental Alzheimer’s drug modestly slowed the brain disease’s inevitable worsening, researchers reported last month. But it remains unclear how much difference that might make in people’s lives. Japanese drugmaker Eisai and its U.S. partner Biogen had announced earlier this fall that the drug lecanemab appeared to work — a badly needed bright spot after repeated... READ MORE
COVID risk for older adults rising again
Coronavirus-related hospital admissions are climbing again in the United States, with older adults a growing share of U.S. deaths, and less than half of nursing home residents up to date on COVID vaccinations. These alarming signs portend a difficult winter for seniors, which worries 81-year-old nursing home resident Bartley O’Hara, who said he is “vaccinated up to the eyeballs”... READ MORE
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