A U.S. study found lower mortality among people with dementia who were overweight or obese at diagnosis, but the reasons remain unknown.
Overweight Dementia Patients Likely To Live Longer Than Normal Weight Peers
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LLMs May Have Helped My RSI
A software developer says AI coding tools may have reduced his repetitive strain pain by cutting hours of keyboard-heavy programming. The cause is unconfirmed.
Is the Rechargeable OTC Hearing Aids with Noise Worth It? Honest Take + Alternatives
See who benefits from these rechargeable OTC hearing aids, how their noise reduction and battery claims stack up, and what limitations may affect the decision.
A Little Help From My Friends – A New Way Of Thinking About Aging In Place, Especially If You’re Single
A Sixty and Me essay describes three women in their 70s building a practical support network to help them remain in their homes in Cuenca, Ecuador.
Slow Jogging For Mind And Soul
A small University of Tsukuba study found immediate mood and cognitive changes after 10 minutes of very slow jogging in healthy young adults.
Medicare Changes For 2027
Projected 2027 Medicare costs include higher Part D limits and fewer plan choices. Key figures are estimates; compare coverage before enrolling.
The First Fully Implanted Cochlear Implant Reaches Patients
Med-El has launched the TICI Unico in Europe, with four commercial implants performed on launch day. U.S. availability has not been announced.
Stop Arthritis Patients’ DMARDs Ahead Of COVID Jabs? Trial Brings Clarity
A randomized trial found a two-week DMARD pause did not improve COVID-19 vaccine antibody responses and was linked to more arthritis flares.
Your Gut Bacteria May Reveal How Fast Your Brain Is Aging
A UCLA study of nearly 1,500 adults linked older-appearing brain scans with memory, mood and, in one group, gut bacteria and metabolites.
Skinny From Illness, Shamed By Strangers
A 54-year-old woman says strangers at a cookout pressured her to eat after illness-related weight loss. Advice columnist R. Eric Thomas says she owed no explanation.
