Older people are among those at greatest risk for flu complications, like pneumonia. Americans older than 65 have been hard-hit during the ... Read More
Healthy Aging
5 Essentials To Living Longer & Healthier
Most of us would like to live to be 100 or older, provided we could maintain a highly functional body and mind. Of course, being functional ... Read More
BDO Medical Minute: Medicare
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Why Reading Is Harder For Aging Eyes
The way people read changes as they age and helps explain why seniors have trouble reading fine print, a new study says. Researchers at the ... Read More
Exercise: Your Defense Against Dementia
Older people who exercise regularly may reduce their risk of dementia and help keep their minds sharp, a new study suggests. Physical ... Read More
The Unexpected Health Benefit Of…Your iPad
Have eye or vision problems? Trouble reading? Studies show that tablets could be just the tool you need to getting reading fast and ... Read More
Get More Energy After 40
Always tired? Feel like you're running on empty? Well, join the club, as an increasing numbers of us are suffering from constant ... Read More
12 Tips To Avoid Falls & Fractures
Falls are the second leading cause of accidental death. Seniors are the most at risk for a serious fall because of changes in balance and ... Read More
Fewer Medicare Patients Admitted To Hospitals, According To Study
A new study suggests that federal government pressure has led to an increasing number of Medicare patients being held for observation ... Read More
No More Prostate Cancer Screenings For Black Men?
Prostate cancer screenings are a powerful preventative tool that every Black man should have in his health arsenal. But on Monday, May 21, ... Read More
Menopause: Nutritional Essentials
(BlackDoctor.org) -- The aging process is associated with many changes in hormonal and physiological function, some of which are gender ... Read More
Are Grandparents Actually The Safest Drivers?
According to surprising new research study results, children who are driven by their grandparents, as opposed to their parents, tend to ... Read More