June is Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month, get out there and get informed about this very serious disease. Indeed, Alzheimer’s is a major public health issue, not only here in the United States, but also world wide. The fact is, that dementia and Alzheimer’s can hit anyone as they…...
Poll Shows 50% Of Seniors Fear Getting Dementia, Memory Loss
A recent poll reports that almost half of people ages 50 to 64 are concerned about developing memory loss and dementia. Researchers also found that while 75 percent of those surveyed were taking supplements or solving puzzles to maintain brain health, most others have done nothing to prevent their…...
Federal Trade Commission Cracking Down On Robocallers
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is cracking down on robocallers and their scam-con games. Senior citizens are the most vulnerable to these robocall scams. One terrible scam recently shut down by the FTC, was against Travis Deloy Peterson of Utah. He collected more than $500,00 for phony charities…...
Generic Drug Accessibility, Pricing Made Easier With House Passed Bill
Generic drug accessibility and lower prices for these drugs is improved with recent passage of a House legislation. The legislation, approved 234 to 183, stops big pharmaceutical companies (Big Pharma) from preventing generic manufacturers to create lower-priced versions of their products. Generic Drug Accessibility:…...
New Dementia Disease Discovered In Seniors, Given The Name “LATE”
A new dementia disease called ‘Late’ has been discovered in senior citizens. This breaking news was published earlier this month in the medical journal Brain. This dementia disease, named LATE, hits senior citizens aged 80 years and older. The researchers believe that at least 50 percent of diagnosed LATE…...
Coffee Lovers Can Improve Their Drink With These Tips
Coffee lovers were recently happy and vindicated by a report extolling the virtues of their favorite drink. The researchers reported that coffee supplies a significant dose of antioxidants and can also help ward off many ailments, including type 2 diabetes, Parkinson’s, and colon and breast cancers. To max…...
