Older adults
Everything filed under who you are in our mental health coverage, the 16 reports filed on it so far.
FDA Approves Monthly Injectable Olanzapine for Schizophrenia
The FDA has approved Weltruza, the first once-monthly subcutaneous long-acting injectable olanzapine for adults with schizophrenia, available in...
Gut Microbiome Linked to Early Brain Ageing
A 2026 UCLA-led study of nearly 1,500 adults found that accelerated brain ageing, detectable via fMRI in young adults, correlates with poorer memory.
Older Adults' Risk of Major Drug Interactions Falls, Study Finds
A new study shows the proportion of older Americans at risk for major drug interactions fell from 25.7% to 22.3% between 2015-2016 and 2021-2023.
Survey: Most Older Americans Would Take a Dementia Vaccine
A new survey finds 72% of Americans aged 50 and older would likely or definitely accept a hypothetical vaccine that could cut dementia risk by 50%.
Amyloid Protein Predicts Brain Atrophy Before Dementia
A large study finds amyloid-beta accumulation in cognitively healthy older adults predicts future brain shrinkage.
Plant Watering Lowers Blood Pressure and Anxiety in Older Women
A 10-minute indoor plant-watering session significantly reduced blood pressure and anxiety in older women compared to playing a computer game.
NIH Study: Ozempic Ingredient Slows Aging in Mice
Semaglutide, the active ingredient in Ozempic and Wegovy, extended lifespan and improved markers of aging in healthy older mice.
Lifestyle Program Boosts Cognition 55% More Than General Health Advice
A two-year study in Latin America found a structured lifestyle program with coaching improved global cognition 55% more than basic health advice in...
GLP-1 Prescription Rates Higher for Adults With Serious Mental Illness
A study of U.S. insurance claims shows adults with serious mental illness received GLP-1 drug prescriptions at higher rates than those without SMI.
Older Pedestrian Deaths Stay High
A September 2026 report highlights that while older pedestrians are not injured more often, they are significantly more likely to die from vehicle...
Coffee, Tea Affect Older Women's Bone Density
A 10-year study of 10,000 older women found tea drinking linked to slightly higher hip bone density.
Study: Visual Impairment Kitchen Skills Gap
A 2026 study of 121 adults with visual impairment found that while all had medium or high culinary skills, many faced barriers to kitchen...
HEPA purifiers boost brain function in one month
Adults aged 40 and older performed 12% faster on an executive function test after one month of using a HEPA air purifier at home.
Long-Term Melatonin Use Linked to 90% Higher Heart Failure Risk
A large preliminary study found adults with chronic insomnia who used melatonin long-term had a roughly 90% higher risk of developing heart failure.
Estrogen-Only Hormone Therapy Linked to Lower Alzheimer’s Risk in Older Women
A new retrospective study of more than 21,000 women finds that use of estrogen-only menopausal hormone therapy is associated with reduced Alzheimer’s...
U.S. Falls Short in Arthritis Pain Management, CDC Study Finds
A recent study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) suggests that the United States is not making progress in managing arthritis...