Why it’s such a big deal By Barbara Pierce Half of Americans have high blood pressure and many don’t know it, according to
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Decrease in Overall Heart Disease Mortality
From 1970 to 2022, there was a decrease in heart disease mortality overall, but an increase in mortality from other heart conditions, including heart
Living with Dementia
When I met my partner, I knew he had mild cognitive impairment. His situation got much worse, much faster By Barbara Pierce “This
5 Things You Need to Know About Dementia
By Barbara Pierce A new study forecasts a surge in the number of people who will be diagnosed with dementia, according to recent
Mild Cognitive Impairment: Not Necessarily a Path to Dementia
By Barbara Pierce We’ve all walked into a room, then forgot why we’re there. Or can’t remember the name of a person we
Support Groups for Caregivers of Those with Dementia
By Barbara Pierce Dementia is a terrible disease, a terrible disease affecting the brain, with devastating consequences for those affected and their loved
Alzheimer’s: Lithium and Its Potential Use as Treatment
By Eva Briggs, M.D. I remember my first college chemistry class, taught by the amazing Dr. Benjamin P. Burtt at Syracuse University, who
Alzheimer’s and the Food You Eat
By Deborah Dittner As more and more research comes to the surface, the link between the risk of Alzheimer’s and the foods you
Does Medicare Cover Ambulance Rides?
By Jim Miller Dear Savvy Senior, A few months ago, I took an ambulance to the hospital emergency room because I had a
Not Just Books
Libraries are cooler than you know By Barbara Pierce If you haven’t been to your local library in a while, it’s definitely worth