Elaine Howley

1 month ago | health.usnews.com | Elaine Howley |Aviva Patz

Getty ImagesFood, nutrition, health and wellness are all bound up together inextricably. But for people who have eating disorders, the simple act of eating a healthy, satisfying meal can become an overwhelmingly distressing affair. There are several types of eating disorders, and across the board, these diseases are difficult to recover from. Especially anorexia nervosa, which has the highest mortality rate among all psychiatric disorders.

1 month ago | health.usnews.com | Elaine Howley |Aviva Patz

Getty ImagesFor many seniors – including the more than 66 million Americans who are beneficiaries of Medicare, the federal health insurance program primarily for older adults – age-related cognitive decline is a common problem. A 2024 study in JAMA Network Open found that more than 10% of Medicare beneficiaries had diagnoses that suggested they had or were likely to have some form of dementia.

1 month ago | health.usnews.com | Elaine Howley |Aviva Patz

Getty ImagesYour eyes, like every other part of your body, are unfortunately subject to the ravages of time. As we age, vision and eye health often decline. One of the most common changes that occurs with age is the development of cataracts. According to data from the National Eye Institute, about 68% of Americans aged 80 and older have cataracts, and rates are increasing every year. Read on to learn what cataracts are, the causes and symptoms of cataracts and what to expect from cataract surgery.

2 months ago | health.usnews.com | Elaine Howley |Aviva Patz

Urinary incontinence is a condition in which there's involuntary loss of urine. These "leaks" or "accidents" can happen to anyone at any time, but they're most common among seniors and women who have delivered babies vaginally. Getty ImagesA 2024 study found that 11.2% of Medicare members had a claims-based diagnosis of incontinence in 2018. Despite how common this condition is, managing it can be difficult and expensive, especially for seniors on a fixed income.

Jan 10, 2025 | msn.com | Elaine Howley

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