Older Women

Women with fewer social ties have higher odds of hypertension, researchers say. In contrast, men with a large social network are more likely to develop high blood pressure.

From 2009 to 2018, women alone accounted for rising antidepressant use in adults, the CDC has found. Researchers have also tied the COVID-19 pandemic to a three-fold increase in depression.

Fatigue predicts anemia in older adults … Elderly no more compliant with COVID-19 safety measures than other adults … Older women have higher mortality from metabolic syndrome than men: study … WHO...

There’s good evidence to support the use of romosozumab (Evenity) to reduce fracture risk in postmenopausal women with osteoporosis, according to a German early benefits assessment.

A weak heart can affect the brain and contribute to cognitive decline … Annual breast cancer screening not beneficial for women over age 75 … Adults don’t need tetanus, diphtheria boosters if...

Older women who report recent falls are more likely fracture a bone in the next five years. Injurious falls are linked to the most severe risk.

A diet high in refined carbohydrates may trigger insomnia in older women, a new study has found.

Older women who drink more than 24 ounces of soft drinks each day are more likely to suffer a hip fracture, according to a new data analysis.

A longer duration of estrogen exposure – extended by hormone therapy – is linked to better cognitive status in older adult women, a new study has found.

Risk calculator helps predict mortality in older women … High genetic insulin levels put men at risk of heart attack, angina … High fiber diet cuts heart disease odds in hypertension and diabetes …...