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A new study in npj Dementia using data from the UK Biobank shows that COVID-19 survivors aged 50 and older had a higher likelihood of developing new-onset dementia (NOD) compared to uninfected controls.  A total of 54,757 participants met the inclusion criteria for the study, including 16,017 with COVID-19 and 38,740 non-COVID participants. The median observation period was 24.1 months. …

I’ve certainly had a love-hate relationship with Call of Duty Warzone over the years. When it first dropped, it took over my gaming life. Things took a dive with its ‘Warzone 2.0′ rebrand. But in recent times it’s managed to rediscover some of its initial magic – and not just because it dragged Verdansk back into the fold. I’ve been …

We spend nearly a third of our lives asleep, yet sleep is anything but wasted time. Far from being passive downtime, it is an active and essential process that helps restore the body and protect the brain. When sleep is disrupted, the brain feels the consequences – sometimes in subtle ways that accumulate over years. In a new study, my …

People now in their 50s and early 60s grew up as the first American generation surrounded by ultra-processed foods. They ate sugary cereals, frozen dinners, snack cakes, and colorful drinks loaded with artificial flavors and additives. A new study says that early exposure may have done more than shape eating habits – it may have led to something more serious: …

Mortality rates for Mainers 65 and older who have fallen rose sharply in the past decade. Though the exact reason why is difficult to nail down, some health care providers think it could be a result of more Mainers over 65 and fewer residential living facilities and nursing homes. Though the national fall mortality rate has risen steadily over the …

The arrival of the iPhone 17 might have you wondering if it’s time to swap your older Apple device for the latest model. Depending on your current iPhone, getting the iPhone 17 could be a notable step up. The iPhone 17 starts at $829, or $799 if you activate through a carrier. But unlike previous generations, the lowest storage option …

Research shows that many older adults can regain well-being through healthy habits, emotional resilience, and supportive environments, offering hope for thriving later in life. Credit: Stock A Canadian study shows that declining well-being in older age is not inevitable, as many older adults are able to bounce back to flourishing. Almost one in four adults aged 60 and older who …

Think Aging Means Decline? 1 In 4 Ailing Older Adults Bounce Back To Ideal Health  Study Finds Flipping the Script on Aging: Study Reveals Declining Well-Being in Older Age Is Not Inevitable  SciTechDaily Older adults can bounce back to thriving health, study finds  Medical Xpress Sunny Seniors Can Bounce Back From Poor Well-Being  U.S. News & World Report Many Older Adults With Chronic Pain …

Researchers in Spain and Denmark reached different conclusions in two new randomized controlled trials comparing the effectiveness against hospitalization of the high-dose influenza vaccine with the standard-dose version among older adults, with one showing 44% better protection for the high-dose version against hospitalization for flu but not for flu or pneumonia, which goes against previous findings. The findings of both …

High Earners Age 50 and Older Are About to Lose a Major 401(k) Tax Break  The Wall Street Journal New Regulations for Retirement Catch Up Contributions  FEDmanager Treasury, IRS finalize rule for 401(k) catch-up contributions. What it means for higher earners  CNBC New IRS Retirement Rules Could Shake Up Homeowners’ Nest Eggs Under SECURE 2.0 Act  Realtor.com Saving for retirement is getting more expensive  qz.com …