Actinic purpura is a condition that impacts the elderly and is referred to in many different ways. For instance, some people know actinic pupura as purpura senilis, skin hemorrhages, or as Bateman purpura. Actinic purpura was first described by British dermatologist Thomas Bateman in 1818. Just what is actinic purpura? Well, the simplest actinic purpura definition…
Foods and Supplements for Better Joint Health
How are your joints doing? Many people of all ages experience some joint discomfort and pain, especially when the weather changes, they have overdone their exercise routines, or it’s related to arthritis or other conditions that affect the joints. The good news is that you can help support and promote better joint health by modifying…
Reversing Cognitive Decline
Exercise shown to reverse mild cognitive impairment.
Protecting Against Cognitive Decline
Exercise shown to reverse mild cognitive impairment.
When the Eye on Older Patients Is a Camera
In the middle of a rainy Michigan night, 88-year-old Dian Wurdock walked out the front door of her son’s home in Grand Rapids, barefoot and coatless. Her destination was unknown even to herself. Wurdock was several years into a dementia diagnosis that turned out to be Alzheimer’s disease. By luck, her son woke up and…
The Role of Magnesium for Cognitive Function in Older Adults
The synergy between magnesium and vitamin D is critical for optimal immune function and overall health—especially as it pertains to lowering your risk of COVID-19. Previous studies have also highlighted the role this duo plays in cognitive function among older adults, as well as overall mortality. Those findings are important, especially as the link between…
Exercise ‘Sweet Spot’ Reverses Cognitive Decline in Aging Mice
After more than a decade of research, the team found 35 days of voluntary physical exercise improved learning and memory. “We tested the cognitive ability of elderly mice following defined periods of exercise and found an optimal period or ‘sweet spot’ that greatly improved their spatial learning,” says Dan Blackmore, research fellow and animal behavior facility manager…
Can Your Home Design Contribute to Longevity?
Have you ever heard of “blue zones”? If not, they are areas of the world where people live considerably longer than the vast majority of others. People in these regions, the longest-living people on earth, don’t get their longevity from fad diets, workouts, or other short-lived lifestyle changes. Instead, they live in areas that nudge…
Plant-Based Diet Reduces Risk of Cognitive Decline
A new study has found that elderly people who consume a plant-based diet have a reduced risk of cognitive decline and dementia. The research was published in the journal Molecular Nutrition and Food Research and was carried out over 12 years with the participation of 842 people from France who were over the age of…
This Nutrient Deficiency Is Associated With Depression
Research published in December 2021 using data from the Irish Longitudinal Study on Aging (TILDA) discovered those with a vitamin B12 deficiency had a greater risk of symptoms of depression. According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, 264 million people worldwide live with symptoms of depression. In 2017, roughly 17.3 million adults in…
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