PUMPING IRONY: Cashing in on COVID
By Craig CoxDriven by the demands of a broken business model, nursing homes opened their doors to coronavirus patients — with predictable results.
Driven by the demands of a broken business model, nursing homes opened their doors to coronavirus patients — with predictable results.
Lifestyle factors — like exercise and nutrition — can boost your immunity.
When we stop to focus on what we can do and what is good, we can find reason to hope.
Recent research suggests the elderly are coping more effectively than their younger peers with the emotional challenges of the pandemic. In my case, at least, that may have more to do with conditions and coincidence than acquired wisdom.
All indications suggest seniors may be wise to temper their expectations about a forthcoming COVID-19 vaccine.
It's all about the "viral inoculum theory," according to infectious-disease experts.
Non-COVID hospital admissions have dropped precipitously since the pandemic struck, leading some to suggest our precautions have somehow made us healthier. I have my doubts.
Many factors affect our access to healthcare, but new research suggests that where we choose to live may actually enhance — or limit — our lifespan.
Elderly Americans who volunteer for drug trials seldom make the cut. That makes it more difficult for researchers to know just how their new product will work for folks who often need it the most.
Recent research suggests cholesterol-reducing drugs may be safer than once thought and offer cancer- and COVID-fighting benefits. So, why do I remain unconvinced?
A call for alignment on a global scale — for the good of our planet and future generations.
While COVID-19 has exacted a huge toll on those coping with a chronic disease, few have suffered more than older adults struggling with dementia.
Exercise is an immune booster, but if you've been exposed to or are recovering from COVID-19, you might want to take it easy, according to a recent analysis.
As we wait impatiently for a COVID-19 vaccine to free us from the current pandemic, a recent survey indicates surprising skepticism, and healthcare experts suggest we temper our expectations.
In tough times, we tend to move through distinct phases of coping before learning to move ahead.
Coronavirus antibodies might not be long-lasting, but the latest research has found new hope for battling the virus — your adaptive T cells. And it may lead the way to a vaccine.
Six months into the current pandemic, I realize I’ve begun to forget the lessons it’s been trying to teach me.
New guidelines by the American College of Sports Medicine recommend exercise as a strategy to avoid a severe case of the virus.
The current pandemic has sparked a boom in telemedicine, but a new study notes the many reasons why it’s not a viable option for many seniors.
You may be experiencing a chronic state of stress activation known as “allostatic load.” Our experts offer five techniques to help you de-stress and re-center.
Some evidence suggests that young people are carrying the virus into their multigenerational households, triggering the pandemic’s recent surge. Does that mean we should cancel visits from our grandson?