NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! An update on a decades-long investigation has suggested that brain training can lower the risk of dementia. The Advanced Cognitive Training for Independent and Vital Elderly (ACTIVE) study, which began in the late 1990s with nearly 3,000 older adults, evaluated how brain training impacts thinking and memory….
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A potential weapon against Alzheimer’s disease could be hidden in aloe vera, scientists recently uncovered. Aloe vera, a rubbery green plant, may be best known for its skin-soothing qualities, but a study published in Current Pharmaceutical Analysis suggests that key chemicals within the plant could interact with…
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A common medication for diabetes may slow down age-related vision loss, according to new research. People with diabetes who were over the age of 55 and taking metformin — a prescription drug most commonly used to treat type 2 diabetes — were 37% less likely to develop…
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Drinking two to three cups of coffee daily could reduce the risk of dementia, according to new observational research published in The Journal of the American Medical Association. American researchers analyzed four decades of data from more than 130,000 doctors and nurses, finding that moderately caffeinated coffee…
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! As marijuana’s potential health benefits are under debate, new research has found that THC could have a powerful and positive effect on the brain. Researchers at the University of Texas (UT) at San Antonio, Long School of Medicine, recently discovered that THC (tetrahydrocannabinol, the main psychoactive compound…
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Humans are already living longer than in past generations, according to global statistics. In the U.S., life expectancy rose to 79 years in 2024, marking an all-time high, according to CDC data, with 2025 lifespan numbers expected to improve further. This is likely the result of a…
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Caring for grandchildren could slow down mental decline in older adults, according to a recent study published by the American Psychological Association. Steve Doocy spoke to grandparents in Florida about the findings on “Fox & Friends” on Monday. Many of them described how staying active with their…
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A little-known brain blood vessel disorder could quadruple the risk of dementia in older adults, according to a preliminary study from the American Heart Association. Cerebral amyloid angiopathy (CAA) is a condition in which protein builds up in the brain and weakens blood vessels. As people age,…
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! As the country braces for a major winter storm this weekend, heart health experts have shared warnings of the physical strain shoveling can take — particularly for older adults. A 2025 Mayo Clinic review found that just 10 minutes of heavy snow shoveling can push the heart…
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Physical decline does not wait for old age. A new study tracked the same people for nearly half a century, finding that measurable drops in fitness and strength begin at around age 35 and continue gradually through midlife. The study is based on the Swedish “Physical Activity…