Travel, Leisure & Fun for South Valley Adults
Travel, Leisure & Fun for South Valley Adults
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Shingles vaccination not only protects against the disease but may also contribute to slower biological aging in older adults, according to a new study published in The Journals of Gerontology, Series A: Biological Sciences and Medical Sciences. Using data from the nationally representative U.S. Health and Retirement Study, researchers from the USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology examined how shingles vaccination affected several aspects of biological aging in more than...
For the first time, a team of researchers at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and Emory School of Medicine, Atlanta, has successfully performed a coronary artery bypass — a normally open-heart surgery — without cutting the chest wall. The team employed a novel intervention to prevent the blockage of a vital coronary artery, which is a very rare but often lethal complication following a heart-valve replacement. The results suggest that, in the future, a less traumatic alternative to open-heart surgery could become wid...
Eating cheese and cream with a high fat content may be linked to a lower risk of developing dementia. This is shown by a new large-scale study from Lund University in Sweden. The researchers analysed the dietary habits of more than 27,000 people and linked these to the occurrence of dementia over a follow-up period of up to 25 years. The debate about low-fat diets has long shaped our health advice and influenced how we view food and health. For several decades, fear of...
An experimental drug developed at Northwestern University has demonstrated further promise as an early intervention for Alzheimer’s disease. In a new study, Northwestern scientists identified a previously unknown highly toxic sub-species of amyloid beta oligomers — toxic clusters of peptides — that appear to drive several of the brain’s earliest changes, including neuronal dysfunction, inflammation and activation of immune cells. The experimental drug, a small-molecule compound called NU-9, decreased this toxic amyloid...
The Shiley Haynes Institute for Palliative Care at CSU Fresno will host a conference titled "Compassionate Whole Person Care: Embracing Palliative and Hospice Support" at Fresno State's Alice Peters Auditorium on April 22 from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The conference will bring together healthcare professionals, educators and students to explore contemporary issues and innovations in hospice and palliative care through presentations, interactive workshops and experiential learning. For more information, call (559)...
About a third of all people over the age of 80 suffer from age-related macular degeneration (AMD), with an estimated 20 million Americans age 40 and older currently living with AMD. The majority of cases are the dry form of the disease, which progresses slowly, eventually resulting in sufferers losing the ability to see objects directly in front of them. Yet despite its prevalence, there is no effective treatment for dry AMD. Now, Aalto University researchers have reported uncovering a promising way to treat the dry form of...
Question: The holidays have left me in a bit of depression. It is not a good way to start the year. What are some things I can do to get past this feeling? The holidays often leave us feeling either overwhelmed or underwhelmed. Focus on a plan to engage in activities like an old hobby, reconnecting with friends and family, or an exercise program. Getting the structure back into your life routine might help you to shift your focus and get excited for the new year. Set realistic goals for yourself and acknowledge any grief...
Planning for the potential for expensive healthcare at the end of our lives is one of the least exciting parts of retirement. However, it's a real and significant part of financial planning. According to the Administration for Community Living, a federal agency, almost 70% of people turning 65 years old today will eventually need some type of long-term care (LTC). Even a few years of long-term care can be a major financial burden. Genworth Financial, one of the larger...
Low cholesterol can reduce the risk of dementia, a new University of Bristol-led study with more than a million participants has shown. The research, led by Dr. Liv Tybjærg Nordestgaard, found that people with certain genetic variants that naturally lower cholesterol have a lower risk of developing dementia. The study, which is based on data from more than a million people in Denmark, England and Finland, has been published in Alzheimer's & Dementia: The Journal of the Alzheimer's Association. Some people are born with...
On Nov. 25, 2025, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced a net savings of 44%, or $12 billion, from last year's negotiated Medicare spending on 15 drugs used widely to treat cancer and other serious chronic conditions. The Maximum Fair Prices (MFPs) for these 15 drugs will become effective January 1, 2027, bringing the total number of negotiated drugs to 25 when combined with the 10 previously negotiated drugs with MFPs that took effect January 1, 2026....
Can your personal medical history be used to predict the health problems you might face in the next two decades? Researchers from the European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL) and the German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ) have now shown that this is possible. They have developed a generative AI model that uses large-scale health records to estimate how human health may change over time. It can forecast the risk and timing of over 1,000 diseases, and predict health outcomes...
As we get older, our muscle strength slowly declines – increasing our risk of falls, injuries, and loss of independence. In particular, we rely on our lower body strength for many essential daily activities such as walking and climbing stairs. Strength training can help offset the weakening of muscles, but not everyone has the means (or even the desire) to hit the gym for regular weightlifting sessions. Researchers at Tohoku University have discovered a solution that r...
Dr. Joseph Ford, urologist, hit a milestone on September 30, performing the 2,500th da Vinci Xi robotic surgery at Kaweah Health. “That means 2,500 patients have received less-invasive surgery, allowing for quicker recoveries at the skilled hands of our physicians,” said Jag Batth, Kaweah Health chief operating officer. “This is a testament to Kaweah Health’s substantial investment in innovative robotic technology.” Dr. Ford is one of more than a dozen specially trained surgeons across several disciplines who utilize the da V...
According to a study funded by the National Institutes of Health, older Americans with chronic low back pain who received acupuncture had greater improvement in physical function and reduced pain than those who received usual medical care only, generally prescribed medications or physical therapy. Chronic low back pain is the leading cause of disability worldwide and affects more than one-third of older adults in the United States. Treatment options range from pain-relieving...
Scientists have discovered why older people are more likely to suffer severely from the flu, and can now use their findings to address this risk. In a new study, which is published in PNAS, experts discovered that older people produce a glycosylated protein called apoplipoprotein D (ApoD), which is involved in lipid metabolism and inflammation, at much higher levels than in younger people. This has the effect of reducing the patient's ability to resist virus infection,...
The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) is reminding all Californians that vaccines against respiratory viruses like COVID-19, influenza (flu), and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) are the most effective and safest ways to protect themselves against severe illness this winter. "Prioritizing transparency and a reliance on science continues to be a core value in our mission to provide Californians with the information, guidanceand recommendations they need to protect...
A blood-test analysis developed at Stanford Medicine can determine the "biological ages" of 11 separate organ systems in individuals' bodies and predict the health consequences. The candles on your birthday cake don't tell the whole story. As anyone who ever attended a high-school reunion can tell you, some people age faster than others. Whoever put the candles on your cake probably didn't have to guess your chronological age. But research has shown that we also have what's...
From low-carb ice cream to keto protein bars to "sugar-free" soda, the decades-old sweetener erythritol is everywhere. But new University of Colorado Boulder research shows the popular sugar substitute and specialty food additive comes with serious downsides, impacting brain cells in numerous ways that can boost risk of stroke. The study was published in the Journal of Applied Physiology. "Our study adds to the evidence suggesting that non-nutritive sweeteners that have genera...
What things can I do now to keep my brain healthy in hopes to prevent Alzheimer’s/Dementia? For many years, the medical profession blamed dementia on genetics or old age. Recent studies tracked variables like diet and activities. They came up with surprising and hopeful results. These studies proved that the lifestyle that we live is even more important than genetics and old age when it came to acquiring dementia. Lifestyle is something that we can control early on to help keep our brain as healthy as possible for the long t...
Frailty is a medically defined condition in older adults that increases vulnerability to everyday stresses, leading to a higher risk of falls, hospitalization and loss of independence. Warning signs of frailty include: • Unintentional weight loss • Moving slowly • Feeling weak • Persistent tiredness • Low levels of physical activity Because most of these signs have a direct link to how active someone is, walking is a particularly effective way to help older adults improve t...
Valley fever is on the rise in California with more than 5,500 provisional cases reported through the first six months of 2025. In 2024, California reported nearly 12,500 cases, the highest year on record for California and a significant jump from the 7,000-9,000 cases reported annually from 2017 through 2023. Rates of valley fever continue to be highest in the southern San Joaquin Valley, but cases have been increasing in other areas such as the northern Central Valley and the Central Coast. Valley fever, also known as...
A new study from the USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology reveals that just 30 days of guided mindfulness meditation can significantly enhance key aspects of attentional control - especially how quickly and accurately people direct their focus - regardless of age. The study is among the first to use eye tracking, a powerful and objective measure of attention, to test the effects of mindfulness training on young, middle-aged and older adults. The findings demonstrate that...
A new study led by researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and the Federal Reserve Board of Governors found that Medicare beneficiaries who go on to be diagnosed with dementia are more likely to miss payments on bills as early as six years before a clinical diagnosis. The study also found that beneficiaries diagnosed with dementia who had a lower educational status missed payments on bills beginning as early as seven years before a clinical diagnosis as compared to 2.5 years prior to a diagnosis...
In one of the largest and most comprehensive studies of its kind, a research team led at UC San Francisco has identified the regions where dementia occurs most often. Using the Mid-Atlantic as the basis for comparison, researchers found that dementia rates were 25% higher in the Southeast. The Northwest and Rocky Mountains were both 23% higher, and the South was 18% higher. The Southwest, which includes California, was 13% higher, while the Northeast, which includes New York,...
On May 16, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration cleared for marketing the first in vitro diagnostic device that tests blood to aid in diagnosing Alzheimer's disease. The Lumipulse G pTau217/ß-Amyloid 1-42 Plasma Ratio is for the early detection of amyloid plaques associated with Alzheimer's disease in adult patients, ages 55 years and older, exhibiting signs and symptoms of the disease. "Alzheimer's disease impacts too many people, more than breast cancer and prostate...