Every pet owner likely understands the emotional benefits of caring for a domestic animal, but new research suggests that owning a pet may be good for your physical health, too. A recent analysis of data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, which polled nearly 4,000 adults age 50 or over, found that women…
Month: July 2016
Study Finds Long-Term Marijuana Use Linked to Periodontal Disease
A new study found that middle-aged people who have smoked marijuana for a long time could have a higher risk of developing periodontal disease. According to Live Science, the study also shows there are no other links between long-term marijuana use and other health issues associated with cigarette smoking, only periodontal disease. “What we’re seeing…
Retirees Do Not Fully Understand Social Security Benefits, Study Shows
As an individual ages, it is only expected that they will come to rely on others for help doing everyday activities. In fact, across the nation there are 65.7 informal and family caregivers providing care to someone who is ill, disabled, or aged. But according to a new study, retirees are not given the proper…