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Delayed retirements may forestall predicted nursing shortage
Delayed retirements may forestall predicted nursing shortage
The nation's supply of registered nurses has been growing faster than expected, largely because baby boomers in nursing are working longer than ever before, according to a new study.More
The nation's supply of registered nurses has been growing faster than expected, largely because baby boomers in nursing are working longer than ever before, according to a new study.More
Researchers spot potential new culprit behind Alzheimer's
Researchers spot potential new culprit behind Alzheimer's
Although the exact reason why Alzheimer's disease develops still remains elusive, scientists report that they've found a new protein that may play an important role in the devastating memory illness.More
Although the exact reason why Alzheimer's disease develops still remains elusive, scientists report that they've found a new protein that may play an important role in the devastating memory illness.More
Alzheimer's rate falling in the U.S.
Alzheimer's rate falling in the U.S.
The number of new cases of dementia has been declining in recent decades in the United States, Germany and other developed countries, a trio of new studies shows.More
The number of new cases of dementia has been declining in recent decades in the United States, Germany and other developed countries, a trio of new studies shows.More
Staying active may help prevent dementia
Staying active may help prevent dementia
Being physically active in middle age appears to help reduce your risk for Alzheimer's disease and other types of dementia, suggest the findings from two new studies.More
Being physically active in middle age appears to help reduce your risk for Alzheimer's disease and other types of dementia, suggest the findings from two new studies.More
Can games, puzzles keep aging minds sharp?
Can games, puzzles keep aging minds sharp?
Older adults who enjoy mentally stimulating games may have bigger brains and sharper thinking skills than their peers, new research suggests.More
Older adults who enjoy mentally stimulating games may have bigger brains and sharper thinking skills than their peers, new research suggests.More
Nursing home care may be out of reach for many aging 'boomers'
Nursing home care may be out of reach for many aging 'boomers'
With higher rates of illness but fewer adult children to care for them, many of America's baby boom generation may find themselves unable to pay for the nursing home care they need, a new study warns.More
With higher rates of illness but fewer adult children to care for them, many of America's baby boom generation may find themselves unable to pay for the nursing home care they need, a new study warns.More
Over half of seniors plagued by incontinence
Over half of seniors plagued by incontinence
More than 50 percent of older Americans struggle with incontinence, a new government report released Wednesday shows.More
More than 50 percent of older Americans struggle with incontinence, a new government report released Wednesday shows.More
Medication safety essential for seniors
Medication safety essential for seniors
Seniors need to take extra care with both prescription and over-the-counter medications, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration warns.More
Seniors need to take extra care with both prescription and over-the-counter medications, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration warns.More
Yoga, meditation may help dementia patients and caregivers alike
Yoga, meditation may help dementia patients and caregivers alike
Life with Alzheimer's disease or other dementias can be difficult for the affected individual and his or her caregiver.More
Life with Alzheimer's disease or other dementias can be difficult for the affected individual and his or her caregiver.More
Medicaid patients get worse cancer care
Medicaid patients get worse cancer care
Medicaid patients appear to receive worse cancer care than people who can afford private insurance, a trio of new studies says.More
Medicaid patients appear to receive worse cancer care than people who can afford private insurance, a trio of new studies says.More
Cancer, heart disease not likely killers of those over 100
Cancer, heart disease not likely killers of those over 100
Pneumonia and frailty are more likely to be the cause of death among people aged 100 and older, rather than chronic conditions such as cancer or heart disease, new research shows.More
Pneumonia and frailty are more likely to be the cause of death among people aged 100 and older, rather than chronic conditions such as cancer or heart disease, new research shows.More
First-time colon cancer screening may be beneficial for elderly
First-time colon cancer screening may be beneficial for elderly
Colonoscopies in certain elderly people who've never been screened could be a cost-effective way to improve their health while extending their lives a bit.More
Colonoscopies in certain elderly people who've never been screened could be a cost-effective way to improve their health while extending their lives a bit.More
Anti-Alzheimer's drug shows promise in mice study
Anti-Alzheimer's drug shows promise in mice study
Researchers working with mice have identified a drug they believe holds promise as a preventive treatment for Alzheimer's disease.More
Researchers working with mice have identified a drug they believe holds promise as a preventive treatment for Alzheimer's disease.More
Learning another language may help the aging brain
Learning another language may help the aging brain
Speaking two or more languages helps protect your brain as you age, even if you learn new languages as an adult, new research suggests.More
Speaking two or more languages helps protect your brain as you age, even if you learn new languages as an adult, new research suggests.More
Schizophrenia may raise dementia risk in older adults
Schizophrenia may raise dementia risk in older adults
Older adults who have schizophrenia appear to face a higher risk of getting dementia, new research suggests.More
Older adults who have schizophrenia appear to face a higher risk of getting dementia, new research suggests.More
1 in 5 elderly U.S. patients injured by medical care
1 in 5 elderly U.S. patients injured by medical care
Nearly one in five Medicare patients are victims of medical injuries that often aren't related to their underlying disease or condition, according to new research.More
Nearly one in five Medicare patients are victims of medical injuries that often aren't related to their underlying disease or condition, according to new research.More
Know the signs of stroke
Know the signs of stroke
Some reminders about detecting and treating strokes are offered as Stroke Awareness Month continues.More
Some reminders about detecting and treating strokes are offered as Stroke Awareness Month continues.More
Brain stimulation shows early promise against Alzheimer's
Brain stimulation shows early promise against Alzheimer's
Four of six Alzheimer's patients responded to deep brain stimulation in a pilot study, German researchers report.More
Four of six Alzheimer's patients responded to deep brain stimulation in a pilot study, German researchers report.More
Alzheimer's variation may often go unrecognized: study
Alzheimer's variation may often go unrecognized: study
Many patients with a newly identified subtype of Alzheimer's disease are misdiagnosed and don't receive proper treatment, researchers report.More
Many patients with a newly identified subtype of Alzheimer's disease are misdiagnosed and don't receive proper treatment, researchers report.
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Too much or too little sleep tied to memory problems in older women
Too much or too little sleep tied to memory problems in older women
Seniors who slept too little or too much during midlife or after are at increased risk for memory problems, as are those whose sleep habits changed over time, a new study suggests.More
Seniors who slept too little or too much during midlife or after are at increased risk for memory problems, as are those whose sleep habits changed over time, a new study suggests.More
A memory aid for seniors: Laughter
A memory aid for seniors: Laughter
Humor and laughter may help combat memory loss in the elderly, a new study suggests.More
Humor and laughter may help combat memory loss in the elderly, a new study suggests.More
Internet may help seniors avoid depression
Internet may help seniors avoid depression
A basic communication tool like email can help isolated older people combat loneliness and depression, a new study suggests.More
A basic communication tool like email can help isolated older people combat loneliness and depression, a new study suggests.More
Vitamin D may not lower seniors' fall risk
Vitamin D may not lower seniors' fall risk
Taking vitamin D supplements does little to reduce seniors' risk of falls, a new review finds.More
Taking vitamin D supplements does little to reduce seniors' risk of falls, a new review finds.More
Time spent with grandkids might boost women's brain power
Time spent with grandkids might boost women's brain power
Spending a little time each week caring for grandkids may help older women stay mentally sharp, a new study finds.More
Spending a little time each week caring for grandkids may help older women stay mentally sharp, a new study finds.More
Hearing loss might make elderly feel more isolated
Hearing loss might make elderly feel more isolated
Many elderly people tend to be less outgoing the older they get, but those with hearing loss may become even more socially isolated, according to a new study.More
Many elderly people tend to be less outgoing the older they get, but those with hearing loss may become even more socially isolated, according to a new study.More
Aerobic exercise may help older women at risk for dementia
Aerobic exercise may help older women at risk for dementia
Regular aerobic workouts increase the size of the brain's memory area in older women and may help slow the progression of dementia, according to a small new study.More
Regular aerobic workouts increase the size of the brain's memory area in older women and may help slow the progression of dementia, according to a small new study.More
Nearly three-quarters of U.S. seniors have living wills
Nearly three-quarters of U.S. seniors have living wills
A record number of elderly Americans have living wills that explain their wishes for end-of-life medical care or appoint a surrogate medical decision maker, a new study finds.More
A record number of elderly Americans have living wills that explain their wishes for end-of-life medical care or appoint a surrogate medical decision maker, a new study finds.More
New blood pressure guidelines may take millions of americans off meds
New blood pressure guidelines may take millions of americans off meds
About 5.8 million American adults may no longer be prescribed drugs to treat high blood pressure under recently revised guidelines, according to a new study.More
About 5.8 million American adults may no longer be prescribed drugs to treat high blood pressure under recently revised guidelines, according to a new study.More
Alzheimer's strikes women harder than men
Alzheimer's strikes women harder than men
A 65-year-old American woman has a 1 in 6 chance of developing Alzheimer's disease later in life, while a man the same age has about a 1 in 11 chance.More
A 65-year-old American woman has a 1 in 6 chance of developing Alzheimer's disease later in life, while a man the same age has about a 1 in 11 chance.More
Older drivers may be vulnerable to just one drink
Older drivers may be vulnerable to just one drink
Even a single glass of wine, bottle of beer or mixed drink might impair driving ability in people over the age of 55, new research suggests.More
Even a single glass of wine, bottle of beer or mixed drink might impair driving ability in people over the age of 55, new research suggests.More
Color vision tends to fade with age
Color vision tends to fade with age
Here's one more ability that seems to decline with age: color sense.
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Here's one more ability that seems to decline with age: color sense.
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More muscles linked to longer life
More muscles linked to longer life
The more muscle older adults have, the lower their risk of death, according to a new study.More
The more muscle older adults have, the lower their risk of death, according to a new study.More
Hip replacement safe for patients in their 90s
Hip replacement safe for patients in their 90s
As the population ages, more and more older people might need to have their hip joints replaced. But how old is too old to undergo the surgery?More
As the population ages, more and more older people might need to have their hip joints replaced. But how old is too old to undergo the surgery?More
Simple blood test may have power to predict dementia risk
Simple blood test may have power to predict dementia risk
A blood test has been developed that can predict with 90 percent certainty whether a senior will suffer from dementia within the next few years, researchers report.More
A blood test has been developed that can predict with 90 percent certainty whether a senior will suffer from dementia within the next few years, researchers report.More
Could thyroid activity raise depression risk in seniors?
Could thyroid activity raise depression risk in seniors?
Older adults with slightly elevated thyroid activity may be at increased risk for depression, a new study indicates.More
Older adults with slightly elevated thyroid activity may be at increased risk for depression, a new study indicates.More
Many U.S. seniors get prescription painkillers from multiple doctors
Many U.S. seniors get prescription painkillers from multiple doctors
About one-third of Medicare patients who get prescriptions for powerful narcotic painkillers receive them from multiple doctors, which raises their risk for hospitalization, according to a new study.More
About one-third of Medicare patients who get prescriptions for powerful narcotic painkillers receive them from multiple doctors, which raises their risk for hospitalization, according to a new study.More
Too much sitting after 60 may lead to disability
Too much sitting after 60 may lead to disability
Too much sitting has been linked to increased risk for health problems such as heart failure and earlier death.
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Too much sitting has been linked to increased risk for health problems such as heart failure and earlier death.
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Scientists get closer to rejuvenating aging muscles
Scientists get closer to rejuvenating aging muscles
As millions of aging Baby Boomers know, muscle tone and strength declines with advancing age, regardless of gym workouts.
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As millions of aging Baby Boomers know, muscle tone and strength declines with advancing age, regardless of gym workouts.
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Moderate exercise may cut women's stroke risk
Moderate exercise may cut women's stroke risk
Brisk walking, tennis and other types of moderate exercise may lower a woman's stroke risk by one-fifth, a new study says.More
Brisk walking, tennis and other types of moderate exercise may lower a woman's stroke risk by one-fifth, a new study says.More
Restless sleep linked to widespread pain in older adults
Restless sleep linked to widespread pain in older adults
Waking up and not feeling rested isn't just annoying. Researchers say that "non-restorative sleep" is the biggest risk factor for the development of widespread pain in older adults.More
Waking up and not feeling rested isn't just annoying. Researchers say that "non-restorative sleep" is the biggest risk factor for the development of widespread pain in older adults.More
Hearing loss tied to faster brain shrinkage with age
Hearing loss tied to faster brain shrinkage with age
Older adults with impaired hearing may have a faster rate of brain shrinkage as they age, a new study suggests.More
Older adults with impaired hearing may have a faster rate of brain shrinkage as they age, a new study suggests.More
My father's keeper: Caring for a parent with dementia
My father's keeper: Caring for a parent with dementia
Four years ago, Kate Phillips became a family caregiver without quite realizing what she was getting into.More
Four years ago, Kate Phillips became a family caregiver without quite realizing what she was getting into.More
For seniors with dementia, the choice to live alone can be a risky one
For seniors with dementia, the choice to live alone can be a risky one
For the millions of Americans with dementia, staying at home for as long as possible is a common goal. But independent living can pose certain risks for these adults -- and prove challenging for family caregivers.More
For the millions of Americans with dementia, staying at home for as long as possible is a common goal. But independent living can pose certain risks for these adults -- and prove challenging for family caregivers.More
Aging brains can still make 'childlike' connections
Aging brains can still make 'childlike' connections
Certain regions in adult brains still have a "childlike" ability to create new connections that can help people learn new skills and form new memories as they age, according to a new study.More
Certain regions in adult brains still have a "childlike" ability to create new connections that can help people learn new skills and form new memories as they age, according to a new study.More
Gains of 'brain training' for elderly seen 10 years later
Gains of 'brain training' for elderly seen 10 years later
Elderly people who participate in "brain training" classes to keep their minds sharp continue to see positive benefits 10 years after the training, according to a new study.More
Elderly people who participate in "brain training" classes to keep their minds sharp continue to see positive benefits 10 years after the training, according to a new study.More
Death rate after hip, knee replacements has dropped sharply
Death rate after hip, knee replacements has dropped sharply
The risk of death from hip- or knee-replacement surgery has dropped substantially in recent years, a large new study finds.More
The risk of death from hip- or knee-replacement surgery has dropped substantially in recent years, a large new study finds.More
Cancer prevention guidelines seem to pay off for older women
Cancer prevention guidelines seem to pay off for older women
Older women who follow cancer prevention guidelines are less likely to develop cancer or to die from cancer and other diseases, according to a new study.More
Older women who follow cancer prevention guidelines are less likely to develop cancer or to die from cancer and other diseases, according to a new study.More
Gov't: Americans living longer than ever
Gov't: Americans living longer than ever
Americans are living longer than ever and their life expectancy is increasing every year, federal health officials reported Monday.More
Americans are living longer than ever and their life expectancy is increasing every year, federal health officials reported Monday.More
'Low T' therapy: Is it for me?
'Low T' therapy: Is it for me?
When men are young, testosterone tends to get a bad rap, often blamed for aggressive and overly competitive behavior. But as men get older, the bad rap continues, though for a different reason.More
When men are young, testosterone tends to get a bad rap, often blamed for aggressive and overly competitive behavior. But as men get older, the bad rap continues, though for a different reason.More
Most Americans don't deal with end-of-life issues
Most Americans don't deal with end-of-life issues
Most Americans do not deal with end-of-life issues and wishes, a new study indicates.More
Most Americans do not deal with end-of-life issues and wishes, a new study indicates.More
Heartening drop in diabetes complications seen among seniors
Heartening drop in diabetes complications seen among seniors
Better diabetes treatment has slashed rates of complications such as heart attacks, strokes and amputations in older adults, a new study shows.More
Better diabetes treatment has slashed rates of complications such as heart attacks, strokes and amputations in older adults, a new study shows.More
Deciphering the DNA of Alzheimer's patients
Deciphering the DNA of Alzheimer's patients
Data that details every gene in the DNA of 410 people with Alzheimer's disease can now be studied by researchers, the U.S. National Institutes of Health announced this week.More
Data that details every gene in the DNA of 410 people with Alzheimer's disease can now be studied by researchers, the U.S. National Institutes of Health announced this week.More
Want to stay young? Start moving
Want to stay young? Start moving
A new study finds that exercise among older adults helps ward off depression, dementia and other health problems, such as heart disease, cancer and diabetes.More
A new study finds that exercise among older adults helps ward off depression, dementia and other health problems, such as heart disease, cancer and diabetes.More
Aerobics might boost brain health for older adults
Aerobics might boost brain health for older adults
Older adults can boost their brain health by engaging in aerobic exercise, according to a new study.More
Older adults can boost their brain health by engaging in aerobic exercise, according to a new study.More
Balance training seems to prevent falls by elderly
Balance training seems to prevent falls by elderly
Exercise programs meant to prevent falls in seniors may also help prevent injuries caused by falls, according to a new review.More
Exercise programs meant to prevent falls in seniors may also help prevent injuries caused by falls, according to a new review.More
Common blood pressure drugs tied to lower risk of Alzheimer's
Common blood pressure drugs tied to lower risk of Alzheimer's
People who take certain commonly used blood pressure medications have a significantly lower risk for Alzheimer's disease than those who don't, a new study suggests.More
People who take certain commonly used blood pressure medications have a significantly lower risk for Alzheimer's disease than those who don't, a new study suggests.More
Learning challenging skills tied to better memory in seniors
Learning challenging skills tied to better memory in seniors
Learning mentally challenging new skills such as digital photography may help keep older adults' minds sharp, a new study suggests.More
Learning mentally challenging new skills such as digital photography may help keep older adults' minds sharp, a new study suggests.More
Being web-savvy tied to better health in seniors
Being web-savvy tied to better health in seniors
Older men and women who use the Internet frequently are more likely to have a lifestyle that includes many cancer-preventive behaviors, according to a new study.More
Older men and women who use the Internet frequently are more likely to have a lifestyle that includes many cancer-preventive behaviors, according to a new study.More
'Body clock' may explain why some body parts age faster than others
'Body clock' may explain why some body parts age faster than others
Scientists who say they discovered a "body clock" that can reveal the biological age of most human tissues suggest that their findings may help shed light on why people's bodies age and how to slow the process.More
Scientists who say they discovered a "body clock" that can reveal the biological age of most human tissues suggest that their findings may help shed light on why people's bodies age and how to slow the process.More
History of falls linked to post-surgery complications in seniors
History of falls linked to post-surgery complications in seniors
Seniors who've had one or more falls in the six months prior to surgery are at increased risk for poorer outcomes after their operation, according to a new study.More
Seniors who've had one or more falls in the six months prior to surgery are at increased risk for poorer outcomes after their operation, according to a new study.More
Head injuries common in nursing home falls
Head injuries common in nursing home falls
When seniors in long-term care facilities fall, more than a third hit their heads, a new study shows.More
When seniors in long-term care facilities fall, more than a third hit their heads, a new study shows.More
Study aging, not disease, for real benefits, scientists say
Study aging, not disease, for real benefits, scientists say
Research into ways to delay aging would provide better overall health and economic benefits than advances in deadly diseases such as cancer or heart disease, according to a new study.More
Research into ways to delay aging would provide better overall health and economic benefits than advances in deadly diseases such as cancer or heart disease, according to a new study.More
Daily walk may cut your breast cancer risk
Daily walk may cut your breast cancer risk
Older women who walk every day may reduce their risk of developing breast cancer. And those who exercise vigorously may get even more protection, according to new research.More
Older women who walk every day may reduce their risk of developing breast cancer. And those who exercise vigorously may get even more protection, according to new research.More
Surgical complications greater for minority seniors
Surgical complications greater for minority seniors
Older black and Hispanic patients are more likely than white seniors to have complications after surgery, and pre-existing medical conditions are a major reason for that difference, a large new study suggests.More
Older black and Hispanic patients are more likely than white seniors to have complications after surgery, and pre-existing medical conditions are a major reason for that difference, a large new study suggests.More
Medicare, Medicaid to keep running despite government shutdown
Medicare, Medicaid to keep running despite government shutdown
Despite the federal government shutdown that began Tuesday morning, U.S. officials said Medicare and Medicaid recipients and veterans will continue to receive health-care benefits.More
Despite the federal government shutdown that began Tuesday morning, U.S. officials said Medicare and Medicaid recipients and veterans will continue to receive health-care benefits.More
Aging may not dull decision-making skills
Aging may not dull decision-making skills
Seniors can be sharper than young adults at making financial decisions, mostly because they can tap into the wealth of knowledge they have accumulated over the years, new research suggests.More
Seniors can be sharper than young adults at making financial decisions, mostly because they can tap into the wealth of knowledge they have accumulated over the years, new research suggests.More
Many Americans worry about cost of long-term care
Many Americans worry about cost of long-term care
Worried about how you'll pay for long-term care in old age? You're not alone.More
Worried about how you'll pay for long-term care in old age? You're not alone.More
Health reform: Many on Medicare already enjoying benefits
Health reform: Many on Medicare already enjoying benefits
The Affordable Care Act will help millions of uninsured Americans get health coverage. But is it good for people on Medicare?More
The Affordable Care Act will help millions of uninsured Americans get health coverage. But is it good for people on Medicare?More
Vitamin D alone doesn't boost bone health
Vitamin D alone doesn't boost bone health
Calcium supplements improve bone health in postmenopausal women, but vitamin D supplements provide no benefit in women with normal vitamin D levels, a new study finds.More
Calcium supplements improve bone health in postmenopausal women, but vitamin D supplements provide no benefit in women with normal vitamin D levels, a new study finds.More
Daily tasks a challenge for many older breast cancer patients
Daily tasks a challenge for many older breast cancer patients
Many older women with newly diagnosed breast cancer have difficulty doing daily tasks, and the problem is especially common among black patients, according to a new study.More
Many older women with newly diagnosed breast cancer have difficulty doing daily tasks, and the problem is especially common among black patients, according to a new study.More
Extended hormone therapy doesn't help some prostate cancer patients
Extended hormone therapy doesn't help some prostate cancer patients
For men with intermediate-risk prostate cancer, long-term hormone therapy after radiation therapy provides no survival advantages compared with short-term hormone therapy, according to a new study.More
For men with intermediate-risk prostate cancer, long-term hormone therapy after radiation therapy provides no survival advantages compared with short-term hormone therapy, according to a new study.More
Research hints at how Alzheimer's affects the brain
Research hints at how Alzheimer's affects the brain
A new study in mice offers more insight into the workings of the substance that clogs the brain's circuitry and appears to cause Alzheimer's disease.More
A new study in mice offers more insight into the workings of the substance that clogs the brain's circuitry and appears to cause Alzheimer's disease.More
Loved ones stay attuned to spouse's emotions
Loved ones stay attuned to spouse's emotions
Older adults are less able to read emotions on their partner's face, but they do not lose the ability to make judgments about their spouse's emotions based on knowledge gained during their years together.More
Older adults are less able to read emotions on their partner's face, but they do not lose the ability to make judgments about their spouse's emotions based on knowledge gained during their years together.More
Older age may mean fewer hangovers
Older age may mean fewer hangovers
Here's some good news for anyone who's ever woken up fuzzy-headed and bleary-eyed after a night of heavy boozing: New research suggests that hangovers fade with age.More
Here's some good news for anyone who's ever woken up fuzzy-headed and bleary-eyed after a night of heavy boozing: New research suggests that hangovers fade with age.More
Study: Predominantly black nursing homes deliver poorer care
Study: Predominantly black nursing homes deliver poorer care
U.S. nursing homes with a high proportion of black residents appear to deliver poorer care and perform worse financially than homes with no or few minority patients, a new study suggests.More
U.S. nursing homes with a high proportion of black residents appear to deliver poorer care and perform worse financially than homes with no or few minority patients, a new study suggests.More
Genetic syndrome may have links to Parkinson's disease
Genetic syndrome may have links to Parkinson's disease
A genetic deletion may be linked to some cases of early onset Parkinson's disease, researchers say.More
A genetic deletion may be linked to some cases of early onset Parkinson's disease, researchers say.More
More menopausal women hospitalized for asthma
More menopausal women hospitalized for asthma
Menopausal women with asthma are hospitalized more than twice as often as men who are the same age, researchers have found.More
Menopausal women with asthma are hospitalized more than twice as often as men who are the same age, researchers have found.More
Brain protein is a key to 'senior moments,' study finds
Brain protein is a key to 'senior moments,' study finds
A protein in the brain could hold the key to reversing the age-related memory loss that causes "senior moments" of forgetfulness, Columbia University researchers report.More
A protein in the brain could hold the key to reversing the age-related memory loss that causes "senior moments" of forgetfulness, Columbia University researchers report.More
Could heavy coffee drinking help men battle prostate cancer?
Could heavy coffee drinking help men battle prostate cancer?
Men with a history of prostate cancer who drank four or more cups of coffee daily had a 59 percent lower risk of seeing their cancer worsen or return, a new study found.More
Men with a history of prostate cancer who drank four or more cups of coffee daily had a 59 percent lower risk of seeing their cancer worsen or return, a new study found.More
Calcium plus vitamin D won't cure joint pain
Calcium plus vitamin D won't cure joint pain
Older women seeking a cure for swollen, painful joints likely will find that taking calcium and vitamin D supplements won't reduce the severity of their condition, a new study reveals.More
Older women seeking a cure for swollen, painful joints likely will find that taking calcium and vitamin D supplements won't reduce the severity of their condition, a new study reveals.More
Simple test may spot dementia risk in seniors with diabetes
Simple test may spot dementia risk in seniors with diabetes
A simple scoring system that may predict the risk of dementia in seniors with Type 2 diabetes has been developed by researchers.More
A simple scoring system that may predict the risk of dementia in seniors with Type 2 diabetes has been developed by researchers.More
Stroke rates dropped over decade, Texas study finds
Stroke rates dropped over decade, Texas study finds
Stroke rates in older white and Mexican Americans declined over the past decade but remain higher in Mexican Americans, researchers have found.More
Stroke rates in older white and Mexican Americans declined over the past decade but remain higher in Mexican Americans, researchers have found.More
Closeness between grandparents, adult grandkids may ease depression
Closeness between grandparents, adult grandkids may ease depression
A good relationship between grandparents and their adult grandchildren can provide a psychological boost for both generations, according to a new study.More
A good relationship between grandparents and their adult grandchildren can provide a psychological boost for both generations, according to a new study.More
Outgoing young people become happier seniors
Outgoing young people become happier seniors
People who were outgoing and energetic as young adults seem to be happier with their lives by the time they hit retirement age, a new study suggests.More
People who were outgoing and energetic as young adults seem to be happier with their lives by the time they hit retirement age, a new study suggests.More
Probiotics not warranted for seniors taking antibiotics
Probiotics not warranted for seniors taking antibiotics
Giving probiotics to older adults who are prescribed antibiotics does not reduce their risk of diarrhea, a new study finds.More
Giving probiotics to older adults who are prescribed antibiotics does not reduce their risk of diarrhea, a new study finds.More
Nearly half of seniors may experience delirium after major surgery
Nearly half of seniors may experience delirium after major surgery
Delirium occurs in nearly half of older patients right after they have major surgery with general anesthesia, a small, new study finds.More
Delirium occurs in nearly half of older patients right after they have major surgery with general anesthesia, a small, new study finds.More
Red wine supplement may block benefits of exercise in older men
Red wine supplement may block benefits of exercise in older men
New research suggests that resveratrol, a natural antioxidant found in red grapes and products derived from them -- such as red wine -- could offset the health benefits of exercise in older men.More
New research suggests that resveratrol, a natural antioxidant found in red grapes and products derived from them -- such as red wine -- could offset the health benefits of exercise in older men.More
Scientists spot new brain 'pathways' possibly tied to Alzheimer's
Scientists spot new brain 'pathways' possibly tied to Alzheimer's
Doctors have long known that people with genes that produce a cholesterol transporter molecule called APOE4 are at especially high risk for Alzheimer's disease. Now they think they know why.More
Doctors have long known that people with genes that produce a cholesterol transporter molecule called APOE4 are at especially high risk for Alzheimer's disease. Now they think they know why.More
For seniors, unhealthy living may lead to disability
For seniors, unhealthy living may lead to disability
Seniors who don't exercise much, who smoke or who eat few fruits and vegetables are at increased risk for disability, according to a new study.More
Seniors who don't exercise much, who smoke or who eat few fruits and vegetables are at increased risk for disability, according to a new study.More

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