The Budget Reconciliation Act of 2025 (H.R. 1 or P.L. No. 119-12) makes significant changes to Medicaid and Medicare. Many of these changes will have direct negative impacts on older adults and people with disabilities, while others will affect them indirectly.

 I love a good nap. I take one every afternoon. But new research reveals that as people age, naps may be an easily trackable warning sign of underlying conditions or declining health. 

As a young married couple, our dream was to own a home of our own. Today, that dream seems impossible for most, except baby boomers who remained the largest U.S. homebuyer segment at 42%, while first-time buyers fell to a record-low 21% in the past year.

As if we seniors don't take enough pills, many of us insist on taking a multivitamin as well. But is there really any benefit to Multivitamins? Johns Hopkins researchers say "Enough is Enough" 

Congratulations! You're retired. Great, but now you have all this free time and you are going nuts. The good news? There are more good options than most people realize. And the payoff goes well beyond just having something to do. But how to find the right fit? Read The Best Retirement Hobbies to Stay Active and Fulfilled.

In the 1960's and 1970's, anyone over the age of 35 to 40 was considered old. But now, anyone who is 60 or 70 years of age views themselves as if they are 35 or maybe 40 years of age. But what age is considered old, by Social Security standards at least?

As you may already know, I have a problem with what is put on our plates here at the A.L.F. (Assisted Living Facility). 

It’s not the quality or portion size that bothers me.. The real issue is balance. We need the right mix for good health. Proper nutrition means enough protein to keep muscles strong. Seniors like me lose muscle fast without it. We get too many carbs instead. Carbs turn to sugar quick. That spikes blood sugar. Bad for old bones.

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The sleep-related factors included exercise levels, obesity rates, alcohol consumption, mental health, and noise and light pollution.

Nine of the ten most sleep-deprived cities were in the eastern part of the country. Here is how the top ten ranked:

Be careful what you put in your shopping cart. A new study link ultra-processed foods with a higher risk of frailty in older adults.

Can aging be slowed? Some academic scientists think so. New research from academic longevity clinics suggests that the human lifespan and health span could be significantly extended through the off-label prescribing of metformin, GLP-1s, and other medications.

New Prudential/Global Aging Institute research finds countries could deliver the same retirement security at a 20% lower cost when benefits are paid as lifetime income rather than lump sums

Nourishing meals without spending a fortune. Here is something worth remembering the next time you are standing in the meat aisle: eating well does not mean buying the most expensive cut in the case. When it comes to protein, strategy matters more than price. A few smart choices can help you build satisfying, nourishing meals without spending a fortune.

The official "magic number" for a comfortable retirement is $1.26 million. Many people worry about not having enough cash in retirement? But don't fret. You might be surprised to see some of the things you'll find yourself spending less on as you enjoy your golden years. Booze, for one.

Let’s talk about independence. Not the parades and flags on July 4. That’s national freedom. I mean personal freedom. The kind every human chases deep down. The independence we lose, sadly, as we age.

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Eggshell color comes down to hen genetics—not nutrition, flavor, or quality—so brown, white, and blue eggs cook and taste essentially the same. Higher prices for brown or specialty eggs reflect production costs and marketing, not inherent superiority. What actually affects how eggs perform is freshness, the hen’s diet, and handling, so choose based on those factors rather than shell or yolk color.