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• Over Seventy Five Percent of Older Adults Utilize Complementary Therapies for Wellness, COSMOS Trial Data Reveals

  Published: Apr 25, 2026

  Section: Medical News

  A large scale investigation by Mass General Brigham researchers indicates that three out of four older adults have engaged in complementary health approaches during their lifetime....

• Morning Naps in Seniors Linked to 30% Higher Mortality Risk; Wearable Data Identifies Sleep Timing as New Health Marker

  Published: Apr 22, 2026

  Section: Healthy Lifestyle

  A new study published in JAMA Network Open suggests that not all naps are created equal for older adults. Using objective actigraphy data from 1,338 participants, researchers disco...

• Clinical Trial Reveals Open Label Placebos Reduce Stress and Enhance Memory in Healthy Older Adults

  Published: Mar 30, 2026

  Section: Research

  A randomized controlled study published in the International Journal of Clinical and Health Psychology demonstrates that placebos can improve cognitive and physical functioning eve...

• Emory University Study Finds Aging and Parkinson's Force Brain to Overcompensate During Minor Balance Disruptions

  Published: Mar 24, 2026

  Section: Health

  Researchers have discovered that older adults and those with Parkinson's disease exhibit significantly higher brain and muscle activity even during small balance disturbances. The...

• New Longevity Study Reveals Nutritional Shift Needed for Seniors to Reach 100-Year Milestone

  Published: Feb 26, 2026

  Section: Medical News

  A study of over 5,000 adults aged 80 and older indicates that strict meat avoidance may reduce the likelihood of reaching age 100, particularly for underweight seniors. Findings su...