About Liz Seegert Liz Seegert is an independent health journalist and AHCJ’s topic leader on aging. She covers older adults, baby boomers, health policy, and social determinants of health, as well as many other health issues. Her bylines include stories for PBS/NextAvenue.org. the American Journal of Nursing, TIME Health, Medscape, […]
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A new study has found higher numbers of anti-SARS-CoV-2 antibodies in older males who required hospitalization for COVID-19. Scientists have found that being hospitalized with COVID-19, as well as being male and of older age, increases the chances of a person having high plasma levels of antibodies that can protect […]
A study has found that older men may worry less about COVID-19 and may be less likely to make behavioral changes in response to the pandemic. Share on PinterestNew research suggests that older men are less likely to worry about COVID-19, despite being at a higher risk than other demographic […]
The challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic are different for various socio-demographic groups, and Medical News Today has zoomed in on the ways in which this crisis has affected the more vulnerable ones. In this Special Feature, we focus on how the pandemic has affected older adults. Share on PinterestThe COVID-19 […]
According to a recent investigation, high blood pressure in people aged over 85 may be associated with reduced mortality. The researchers also found that the risk of mortality was even lower for older adults with moderate or severe frailty. Share on PinterestHigh blood pressure readings may be linked with reduced […]