CAN YOU HEAR ME NOW?
By Gladeen Allred, Ed.D., Aging Advocate Most hearing loss in older adults is largely due to aging and is usually not reversible. But some hearing problems are correctable. A person who becomes aware of hearing […]
Lifestyle
Anxiety Disorders
Story by Jada McCullough Occasional anxiety is something that most people will experience at some point in their life. Feelings of anxiousness can arise from issues at work, or getting ready for a test, or […]
OSU Team Conducting Survey Research on Dementia Home Care in the Time of COVID-19
Story provided by Aging Advocates Family caregivers with a relative with dementia often experience what has been called the ‘unexpected career of caregiver,’ facing multi-faceted, complex, and stressful life situations that can have important consequences. […]
Intermittent Fasting
Story provided by TSET Healthy Living Program The world today is overflowing with fad diets and nutritional schemes that promise to get you looking slim and ready for swimsuit season; however, a lot of the […]
Supplements: Are They Worth the Money?
Story provided by TSET Healthy Living Program Serving Payne County Most of us browse the internet quite frequently. Odds are you’ve come across countless promotional ads or pictures of popular celebrities talking about the magic […]
OSU Lab for Research and Instruction in Environmental Factors for an Aging Population
Story provided by Emily Roberts, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, OSU Department of Design, Housing, and Merchandising Students and faculty at Oklahoma State University have an innovative new lab for teaching and research. The Human Environmental Factors […]
The Botanic Garden at OSU is Undergoing Big Changes
Story provided by OSU Communications There are some big changes taking place at Stillwater’s best-kept secret – also known as The Botanic Garden at Oklahoma State University. This 100-acre wonder, located just west of Stillwater […]
Women and Caregiving
Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia, causing problems with memory, thinking, and behavior. Alzheimer’s and dementia can have a devastating impact on families and caregivers, especially women. Not only are women more […]
Preventative Medicine
Story by Jada McCullough Preventative medicine is an area of medicine that is designed to focus on the promotion of health and the well-being of people and communities. This specialty aims to prevent and avert […]
Food Safety Tips While Grilling this Summer
Story provided by Oklahoma State University Robert M. Kerr Food and Agricultural Products Center The first day of summer was June 20, and the warm weather calls for days spent poolside and evenings cooking on […]