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When the pandemic closed her mom's nursing home to visitors, she moved in
When the CEO responsible for a nursing home in Pittsburgh learned the facility would have to ban visitors during the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown, she immediately thought of JoAnne Klimovich Harrop, one of the residents' daughters.
"She was her mom's lifeline, and we couldn't cut off her mom's lifeline," Debbie Winn-Horvitz said.
Harrop wasn't ...Read more
Pickleball is here to stay. Why this sport is more than just a trend
ATLANTA -- Pickleball isn’t just a passing trend — it’s a full-blown wellness movement, bringing people together like never before.
Since its pandemic-era boom, the sport has more than tripled, with almost 20 million Americans enjoying its physical and mental benefits in 2024, according to the Sports & Fitness Industry Association.
Chris...Read more
AI model could use heart rhythm data to detect premature aging and cognitive decline
Electrocardiogram tests – which measure the heart's electrical activity – could someday be paired with an artificial intelligence model to detect premature aging and cognitive decline, new research suggests.
The study found people with accelerated ECG age had lower cognitive test scores than those experiencing normal aging. The findings are...Read more
Georgia WWII veteran, 100 years old, to receive French Legion of Honor
ATLANTA -- Alan Kinder was touched last year when the strangers he encountered during his trip back to Normandy gratefully hugged and kissed him. He had returned to France with other World War II veterans so they could mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day, the allied invasion of Europe.
Still buoyed by that warm reception, the 100-year-old ...Read more
Georgia WWII veteran, 100 years old, to receive French Legion of Honor
ATLANTA -- Alan Kinder was touched last year when the strangers he encountered during his trip back to Normandy gratefully hugged and kissed him. He had returned to France with other World War II veterans so they could mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day, the allied invasion of Europe.
Still buoyed by that warm reception, the 100-year-old ...Read more
Does Wordle help? Experts reveal ways keep your brain sharp
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. -- Will playing Wordle regularly fend off Alzheimer’s? Will the fish oil you take daily keep your memory sharp?
Many people think it’s worth trying anything to help with brain health. After all, the forecast is worrisome: The number of people living with dementia, including Alzheimer’s, is expected almost to double ...Read more
At 102-year-old, he still works preparing taxes
HENDERSON, Nev. -- He’s 102 years old and he can still do your taxes.
As a veteran, pilot and tax preparer, centenarian William Brew has stories to tell. Born in 1923 in Idaho, Brew has been to places that don’t even exist anymore, fought in World War II and lived through some of the most pivotal moments in American history, but now lives ...Read more
At 102-year-old, he still works preparing taxes
HENDERSON, Nev. -- He’s 102 years old and he can still do your taxes.
As a veteran, pilot and tax preparer, centenarian William Brew has stories to tell. Born in 1923 in Idaho, Brew has been to places that don’t even exist anymore, fought in World War II and lived through some of the most pivotal moments in American history, but now lives ...Read more
