Aging is something that none of us can avoid but also a reality that we can prepare for. With age comes a greater possibility of being diagnosed with diseases like dementia. According to the World Health Organization, nearly 10 million new cases crop up across the globe annually. Dr. Natali Edmonds, a geropsychologist, joined Cheddar News to provide some tips on identifying early signs of dementia and to discuss home-care options that might make life easier for people, such as aging parents of adults, who might be suffering from cognitive degenerative disease.
A Minnesota utility began shutting down a nuclear power plant near Minneapolis on Friday after discovering water containing a low level of radioactive material was leaking from a pipe for the second time. While the utility and health officials say it is not dangerous, the issue has prompted concerns among nearby residents and raised questions about aging pipelines.
Riggs Eckelberry, CEO of OriginClear, which manufactures modular clean water systems, provided background on the water safety crisis in the U.S. He also provided best practices on how to test and filter water at home.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is warning of a rare and mysterious deadly fungal infection that is spreading at an alarming rate around the country.
