A retirement writer plans to stay near Washington, citing health care and transit access while weighing higher costs and the need to remain flexible.
Should You Stay Close To Home In Retirement?
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ADHD Drugs May Alleviate Menopausal Brain Fog
A five-study review found ADHD drugs improved women’s self-rated executive function, but not objective cognitive test scores. Larger trials are needed.
Donating A Kidney Could Lead To Later Pregnancy Complications
A Canadian study found higher rates of pregnancy-related hypertension and small-for-gestational-age births after kidney donation, though most pregnancies had no major issues.
Nearly Half Of Dementia Cases Are Due To Modifiable Risk Factors. What Does That Actually Mean?
WHO guidance links 45% of dementia risk to 14 modifiable factors, but that does not mean changing them will prevent 45% of cases.
Yoga, Pilates Linked To Longer Lifespans In New Study
A study of more than 55,000 U.S. adults linked yoga and Pilates with lower mortality risk, but its observational design cannot establish cause and effect.
Small Home, Big Holiday Gathering: Ways To Host After Downsizing
A Sixty and Me report suggests ways to preserve holiday hosting after moving to a smaller home, from flexible tables to shared community rooms.
Everyone Thinks They Know Which Chapter You’re In After 60. They’re Often Wrong
A Sixty and Me report describes six challenges women over 60 may face beyond the retirement picture others assume.
Are We Planning For A Longer Life Or Just A Longer Retirement?
A Sixty and Me report argues that retirement planning should leave room for changing health, relationships, interests and goals as people age.
Readers Are Pleading To Make American Healthcare Greater
A KFF Health News letters roundup features readers’ accounts of insurance costs, dementia care, medication and other health system concerns.
How To Stop Letting Anxiety Control Your Reactions
A Tiny Buddha essay describes noticing physical signs of anxiety and pausing before reacting. The account is personal, not clinical evidence.
