When Mary Sterling faces an obstacle, she remembers her mother’s credo: You come from a long line of strong, independent women. Now that Sterling is in her 80s, that advice resonates more than ever, especially when it concerns her health. She still lives in her own apartment and is able to drive. But being strong and independent doesn’t mean the…

Exercising for 150 minutes each week may be the best treatment for Alzheimer’s, according to a study published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease. Researchers from the University of Maryland School of Public Health conducted the study, which reveals that exercise could improve cognitive function in people at risk of Alzheimer’s by improving the efficiency of brain activity. The study…

A new study suggests that older people who occasionally forget some things or memories should not be terrified that they may have Alzheimer’s as it is something reversible. Dr. Eric Kandel, lead author of the 2000 Nobel Prize research which identified the molecular basis of age-related memory loss, and his team studied eight human brains from the New York Brain…

Study found 2-year lifespan gain, fewer disease symptoms THURSDAY, Sept. 12 (HealthDay News) — Americans are living longer and healthier lives than ever before, according to a new study. Researchers analyzed government data collected over the last three decades and found that people today can expect to have two more years of healthy living than they could just a generation…

Joel Chaffins, President, Owner / Operator, No Place Like HomeCare, LLC “40 Under 40” With a slight country drawl and red guitar strapped over his shoulder, Joel Chaffins makes his way around town, visiting each of his “75 grandparents.”Chaffins owns No Place Like Home Care, a private company that connects nurses and caregivers to adult seniors who prefer to stay…