A 12-clinic randomized trial found more advance care planning documentation among older adults with advanced kidney disease who watched a video aid.
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A Health Update
Craig Hockenberry describes chemotherapy, serious complications and gradual recovery after lymphoma treatment, while noting that his nerve symptoms began to improve.
The Five Best Exercises For Building Strength At Home As A Complete Beginner
A personal trainer recommends five simple at-home exercises for beginners, with suggested sets, repetitions and form cues.
When You Think You Know Yourself, But You’re Wrong
A Tiny Buddha essay by a 70-year-old executive coach examines how fixed self-descriptions can limit choices and how to question them.
A Village Beyond Sardinia’s Blue Zone Shows Striking Survival Among Older Women
A study found unusually high estimated survival among women in Bolotana, Sardinia, but researchers say the village is only a potential blue zone.
Could A Few Days Of Annual Extreme Heat Raise Dementia Risk?
A U.S. study linked high annual exposure to the most dangerous heat-index days with higher dementia incidence, but it does not prove heat causes dementia.
Obesity Medications Are Transforming Care. Healthy Habits Must Be Part Of The Treatment Plan
A report argues obesity medications work best as part of care that also supports strength, fitness and lasting healthy behaviors.
Birdwatching Rewires The Brain And Slows Cognitive Decline
Research links birdwatching expertise with differences in brain organisation, while care-home studies report wellbeing gains. Evidence does not prove it slows decline.
Patient Navigators: An Important Senior Resource
Patient navigators can help older adults coordinate appointments, referrals and support services. Roles, coverage and availability vary.
AI Chatbots Can Be A Valuable Health Resource For Older Adults—if They Embrace ‘Informed Skepticism’
A researcher says AI chatbots can help older adults understand health information, but users should verify answers and protect personal data.