A Rutgers study found U.S. benzodiazepine prescription fills fell 26.7% from 2013 to 2024, alongside a decline in the average dose dispensed.
Declining Benzodiazepine Use Reflects More Cautious Medical Prescribing Practices
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The Golden Glow: How Squalane Blends Support Radiant Skin, Strong Nails, And Youthful Hands After 60
A Sixty and Me report describes squalane blends for dry skin, hands and nails after 60, while evidence for specific anti-aging effects remains unclear.
Sean Terwilliger’s Alzheimer’s Diagnosis Made Him ‘A Completely Changed Man’
After years seeking memory testing, Sean Terwilliger was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s at 60 and says the diagnosis changed his life.
FDA Approves Once Daily Parkinson’s Pill For Treating Symptoms
FDA approved AbbVie’s once-daily Parkinson’s pill Juvmo (tavapadon) on Sept. 25 for early-stage use alone or as an add-on in later stages.
Exercise Linked To Better Attention And Memory After Breast Cancer
A 12-month trial found greater attention gains among breast cancer survivors in an exercise program, but no group difference in its primary cognitive outcomes.
Novel ‘Speech Clock’ Can Estimate A Person’s Chronological Age
A study of 2,928 Spanish-speaking adults linked a speech-based age estimate with measures of brain health, cognition and biological aging.
Greater Variation In Blood Pressure Associated With Higher Risk Of Death And Strokes
A study of 57,611 UK Biobank participants linked greater blood pressure variation between visits to higher risks of death and some strokes.
Do You Really “Need” A Joint Replacement? Why It’s More Of A Choice Than You May Think
A report argues that hip and knee replacement is often a planned decision, with timing shaped by symptoms, other treatments and a surgeon’s advice.
Is the Smart Digital Display Portable Nebulizer for Worth It? Honest Take + Alternatives
Is this compact USB-C nebulizer worth buying? See how its quiet design, display and cleaning feature compare with its limits.
Is AI Coming To The Medicare Annual Wellness Visit?
CMS is seeking feedback on AI tools for Medicare wellness visits, while family physicians caution that technology should support established care teams.
