Groundbreaking Research from University of Washington Links Cataract Surgery with Lower Risk of Dementia
Despite the advances made in the last hundred years in the area of neuroscience, the human brain still contains vast mysteries that scientists and doctors work on solving every day. One recent study at the University of Washington uncovered a possible—and surprising—link...
New FDA Proposal is a Big Step Towards Over-the-Counter Exam-Free Hearing Aids
The idea has been tossed around for years: what if hearing aids could be purchased over the counter, without an expensive exam – sort of like reading glasses? According to this recent Washington Post article by reporter Katie Shepherd, that idea has finally taken a big step...
5 facts about men and aging
Many of the articles on this site look at women and aging. One, women live longer. Two, women are more likely to end up in poverty and someone should do something about that. Finally, I’m a woman. I’ve got more skin in this game. Still, if that suggests somehow that men have...
Trouble driving at night? Could be cataracts!
By Karen Jarstad
Evergreen Eye Center
If you or a loved one is bothered by glare from oncoming car headlights at night (not just the Xenon blue ones – they make everyone squint), you could be having symptoms from the early stages of cataracts.
Dr. John Jarstad, board...
Why getting Dad to give up the keys hurts Mom
A study out of the University of Missouri found that even if just one member of a senior couple stops driving, both individuals suffer the consequences. Because driving plays such a significant role in the American identity, the loss of independence can affect the emotional...
The inability to stand on one leg may indicate poor brain health
Between the age of 3 to 5 years, children begin to develop the motor skills that allow them to stand on one foot and balance for 5 seconds or longer. By the time we are in grade school the ability to stand around like a stork for long periods of time is taken largely for...
