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According to AARP’s 2020 report “Caregiving in the U.S.,” an estimated 53 million adults – more than 1 out of 5 Americans – serve as caregivers to a fellow adult or a child with special needs. Caregiving can involve taking on plenty of responsibility, along with the stress and pressure that comes with it.

Fort Collins, CO — Physically demanding work may lead to poor memory and faster aging of the brain among older adults, results of a recent study led by researchers from Colorado State University show.

Phoenix — Older adults can lower their risk of dying of heart disease and other conditions by increasing their physical activity – and it doesn’t have to be strenuous, a pair of studies presented by the American Heart Association indicate.

Buffalo, NY — Are fast-food burgers and sweet treats a regular part of your diet? If so, you may be putting yourself at risk for late-stage age-related macular degeneration – a leading cause of vision loss in people older than 60 – according to researchers at the State University of New York at Buffalo.

Boston — Although a recent survey shows millennials outpace Gen Xers and baby boomers in the United States when it comes to using cellphones while driving, one expert says distraction behind the wheel is a notable problem among the older-generation drivers, too.

Birmingham, England — Even if you’re older and haven’t worked out in years – or ever – resistance exercises can help you build muscle on par with highly trained athletes of similar age, results of a recent study from the University of Birmingham show.

Emmitsburg, MD — Adults 50 and older have a greater-than-average risk of dying in a fire, according to data published in the September edition of the U.S. Fire Administration’s “Topical Fire Report Series.”

Iowa City, IA — Older adults may be able improve their cognitive function and working memory with a single workout, but regular exercise is necessary to sustain the benefits, say researchers from the University of Iowa.

Delft, Netherlands — The number of fatal falls among U.S. adults 75 and older nearly tripled from 2000 to 2016, results of a recent study led by Dutch researchers show.

Vancouver, British Columbia — Following an in-home exercise program may reduce at-risk older adults’ likelihood of falling by up to 36%, results of a recent study from the University of British Columbia indicate.