When Heart Health and Intimacy Intersect: What Experts Say About Sexual Activity
AARP’s latest reader Q&A revisits a familiar worry: whether heart health can limit sexual activity. Medical guidance suggests the answer depends more on stability and symptoms than on age.
Who may benefit from a high-dose flu shot this season
Federal guidance favors high-dose and other enhanced flu vaccines for adults 65 and older, but the choice still depends on what is available and the evidence behind each option.
Why Breast Cancer Care Often Needs a More Individual Approach as People Age
Research and recent reporting point to a familiar but still unresolved problem in breast cancer care: one-size-fits-all screening and treatment can miss important differences in risk, tumor biology, and overall health.
Long-Term Care Medication Risks That Deserve a Second Look
AARP’s latest caregiving guidance highlights why medication lists in long-term care need regular review—especially for drugs linked to confusion, falls, and other side effects.
Why caregiver self-care matters more after 45
An AP report spotlights the rising strain on family caregivers and why sleep, support, and respite can help protect health—especially for adults 45 and older.
When insurance delays hit COPD care, the stakes can be high
A reported death tied to delayed COPD medication highlights how coverage barriers can disrupt treatment for adults with chronic lung disease—especially after age 45.
What the new $90 Medicare rebate means for older adults
A one-time $90 Medicare payment is arriving for some people in traditional Medicare Part B, but many beneficiaries are excluded — including those in Medicare Advantage.
Kennedy’s AI Push Raises New Questions for Patients 45+
RFK Jr.’s embrace of artificial intelligence is drawing support and skepticism. Here’s what adults 45+ should know about the promise, limits, and risks of AI in care.
FDA Links Cyclospora Outbreak to Mexican Lettuce Farm
Federal investigators say they found Cyclospora at a Mexican farm tied to a 2026 lettuce outbreak, adding clarity to a food safety probe that matters for older adults.
Hearing Loss After 45: How to Tell the Difference and What May Help
Hearing problems are not one-size-fits-all. Adults over 45 can benefit from knowing when hearing loss may be caused by wax, noise, aging, or a medical emergency.