Why Brain Changes May Make Seniors at Risk for Scams?
According to the National Council on Aging, victims of elder financial abuse lose more than $2.6 billion each year as a result of these crimes. Unfortunately, financial scams are all too common — regardless of the victim’s age. But now a new study suggests seniors may be especially vulnerable to financial scams because of biological […]
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Why Do Some Seniors Have Memories as Sharp as People Nearly Half Their Age?
One 74-year-old grandmother is still so mentally sharp that she recently learned how to play chess, piano and pool. One 83-year-old retired doctor still edits books and runs several medical websites. An 89-year-old man is so up to date on pop culture that he can have a detailed discussion about Grammy-winning musician Chance the Rapper or […]
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How Exercise Helps Memory As You Age
Exercise can help you live younger, and now a new study indicates it also may keep your memory sharp as you age. The study, conducted by Boston University researchers, involved older adults age 55 to 74 and younger adults age 18 to 31. Researchers had study participants walk and jog on a treadmill and assessed […]
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The Risks of Using Herbal Supplements
About 41 percent of seniors age 60 to 69 use some form of alternative or complementary medicine, including herbal therapies, according to Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) data. Herbal supplements, which include ginkgo biloba, St. John’s wort, ginseng and echinacea, may have some advertised health benefits, but they also may lead to adverse […]
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Why the Timing of Meals is So Important
Did you know that waiting too long between meals can increase your risk for heart disease and other chronic conditions? According to a new report by the American Heart Association (AHA), the timing of meals may play an important role in your overall health. Snacking and skipping meals have become more common, but this can […]
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Why Sticking With One Doctor is Good for Your Health
There’s arguably nothing more important to a person’s health than the relationship you have with your doctor. Now, a recent study is proving this point. In the study, published in the journal BMJ, researchers from the Health Foundation in London reviewed anonymous health records from more than 230,000 seniors age 62 to 82. They discovered […]
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Why You Should Stop Using a Q-Tip to Clean Your Ears
We’re all guilty of it. We get a feeling of fullness in our ears and reach for a Q-tip. But that moment of sweet relief could be doing your ears more harm than good. The American Academy of Otolaryngology — Head and Neck Surgery Foundation (AAOHNS) recently updated its clinical guidelines to help clinicians identify […]
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New Study Points to the Reason Seniors Have a Such Hard Time Hearing
About one-third of Americans age 65 to 74 and half of Americans over age 75 have some form of hearing loss, but according to one recent study their ears may not be to blame. Researchers discovered that it may in fact be the brain that affects hearing as you age. The study, conducted by researchers […]
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Seniors and the Holiday Blues
Beatriz Arango, P.A.
December 19, 2016
Posted in: Living Younger, Mental Health for Seniors, MetroHealth News
The holidays are supposed to be a happy time of year, but for some seniors grappling with loss, health problems or certain fears, the holidays can be a difficult time. If you or someone you love is experiencing holiday depression, here are some signs to look for, what caregivers can do and ways family members […]
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Introducing Our New Physician
The MetroHealth family is proud to welcome a new member to our team of health professionals — Magda Ghabras, MD, DO. Dr. Ghabras joined our East Orlando office in August and comes to MetroHealth from New Jersey, where she had practiced since 2008. Dr. Ghabras, who has more than 10 years of experience working in […]
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