Health

Many older Americans are apparently making the decision to retire earlier than planned because of the coronavirus threat.

In a 20-year study of 2,800 adults age 50 and over, those who consumed more foods rich in flavonoids – such as apples, berries, tea, red wine and dark chocolate – were two to four times less likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (ADRD) compared with people whose flavonoid intake was low.

The dating app OKCupid has seen a 700% increase in the number of its users going on “virtual” dates. And Tinder reported in April that it saw more than 3 billion users “swiping” to connect with potential dates on March 29, a new high for that popular app.

A recent study pinpointed five lifestyle factors that were the most frequently connected to a risk of death.

Researchers found that regular vigorous exercises actually decreased the risk of osteoarthritis by about 30%.

Because the majority of Americans in their 50s and older were already capable cooks when COVID-19 closed down the nation, preparing nutritious meals at home seven days a week was most likely easy during the first phase of the pandemic, according to the most recent National Poll on Healthy Aging.

Pregnant women and new mothers are at increased risk of depression and anxiety in the best of times, but the coronavirus pandemic is making their struggles worse, according to a recent study published in Frontiers in Global Women’s Health.

Cleveland Clinic researchers have introduced the world’s first risk prediction model to forecast an individual’s likelihood of testing positive for COVID-19, as well as their potential for serious outcomes.

A recent study shows that strength training with free weights that progresses in intensity can combat and even reverse the signs of frailty.

The Harvard-led study found that older adults who do volunteer work in their communities are healthier than their non-volunteering peers.