A report on seasonal affective disorder describes how shorter days may affect mood and what research says about light therapy and other care.
Shorter Days And Dark Afternoons Can Trigger Depression
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Eating Peanuts Every Day May Change Your Brains Insulin Response
A 16-week crossover trial found altered insulin-related blood-flow responses in memory-associated brain regions among older adults eating peanuts daily.
Study Identifies Molecular Links Between Menopause And Brain Aging
A study links menopause-stage protein changes with brain-aging markers and later cognitive outcomes, but does not show that menopause causes Alzheimer’s.
Can Pregnancy Leave A Lasting Mark On Biological Aging?
A review proposes that short recovery periods between pregnancies could contribute to lasting biological aging, but long-term human evidence is lacking.
8 Tips On Shopping For Glasses If You’re Over 50
An updated prescription, price comparisons and careful review of insurance can help adults over 50 choose glasses that fit their vision and budget.
Medicare Spending Rises After Private Equity Buys Hospices
A study found Medicare spending per hospice stay rose 5.9% after private equity acquisitions, largely as patients stayed longer.
The GLP-1 Wave Reaches Nursing Homes, Raising Questions About Cost And Care
Nursing homes report more residents arriving on GLP-1 drugs, prompting questions about clinical monitoring, resident costs and facility reimbursement.
The Quiet Fear Of Losing Independence: How To Stay In Charge Of Your Life After 60
A Sixty and Me essay explores how planning, practical help and personal choice can support independence after 60.
Medicare Advantage Patients Less Likely To Receive Care At Top-Rated Nursing Homes
A Health Affairs study found Medicare Advantage enrollees were less likely to enter top-rated or nearby skilled nursing facilities after hospitalization.
Life Doesn’t Have A “Best By” Date
A Sixty and Me essay uses food expiration labels as a metaphor for aging, urging readers to stay active, laugh and value their continuing contributions.
