US: Rep. Crenshaw to Newsmax: Parachute Jump in Normandy Honors WWII Vets
screenshot Newsmax TV By Michael Katz From Newsmax Rep. Dan Crenshaw, R-Texas, honored the bravery and sacrifice of World War II veterans who took part in the D-Day invasion when he and eight other House lawmakers parachuted into Normandy, France, on…
Lifestyle Changes Slow Alzheimer’s in Those at Risk
Adobe Stock New research shows that a set of healthy lifestyle habits can help preserve brain function in folks with mild cognitive impairment or early dementia. About 71% of patients who ate healthy, exercised regularly and engaged in stress management…
Cases of STIs More Than Doubled in Older Adults
Dreamstime By Lynn C. Allison From Newsmax The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reveals that sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are on the rise among adults 55 and older. The rates of chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis for this age group more…
Can You Build Muscle in Old Age?
HealthDay photo If you’re in your 60s, 70s or even older, you might think your days of productively pumping iron are behind you. That’s just not true, said Dr. Adil Ahmed, an assistant professor in the Joseph Barnhart Department of Orthopedic Surgery…
The Impact of Loneliness on Dementia Risk
Dreamstime From Newsmax Recent studies have spotlighted a striking association between social isolation, loneliness, and an increased susceptibility to dementia. This revelation underscores the intricate connection between socialization and cognitive health. As our digitally connected world paradoxically witnesses a surge in…
Study: More Education Slows Aging
Adobe Stock From Newsmax School not only makes a person smarter, but it can also help them live longer, researchers report. People with more education tend to age more slowly and live longer lives compared to the less educated, the…
Dementia diagnosis may mean earlier death in siblings
Adobe Stock From Newsmax A study involving twins suggests that if you have a sibling who develops dementia, that might not bode well for your life span. That’s true even if you don’t go on to develop dementia yourself, according…
Cayman Jasmine Memory Circle
From Jill Kapuscinski I wanted to again extend our thanks to all those that have participated in Memory Circle, thought about Memory Circle, read the emails or have used or supported Jasmine in 2023. It is always appreciated to get…
Cayman: The Department of Labour & Pension Launches a New Website
The Department of Labour & Pensions (DLP) has launched a new website boasting a clean and simplified look. Created under the remint of the Cayman Islands Government brand, the site features easy to find information on its key featured articles,…
Cayman: Retired Civil Servants receive pension uplift
Eligible public service pensioners who have served for ten years or more are expected to receive an ex-gratia uplift, starting this month (December 2023) as recently announced by Premier Hon Juliana O’Connor-Connolly. To receive the ex-gratia uplift, pensioners must meet…
