Social Groups May Lengthen Retirees’ Lives
2016-02-16
Interpersonal activities are similar to exercise in extending life, researchers sayContinue Reading
Helping With Health Care Takes Heavy Toll on Caregivers
2016-02-15
Analysis found that family and friends suffered physical, financial and social costsContinue Reading
5.5 Million Die Early From Air Pollution Worldwide
2016-02-12
More than half of these fatalities occur in China and India, research showsContinue Reading
Health Tip: If You’re a Diabetes Caregiver
2016-02-12
Educate and care for yourself, too
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Weakened Knees a Big Cause of Falls for Older People: Study
2016-02-11
But treatments to improve strength, balance may guard against injuries, disability, researchers sayContinue Reading
Weight-Loss Surgery May Lengthen Older People’s Lives: Study
2016-02-10
But those under 35, and especially women, may not reap as much benefitContinue Reading
Weight-Loss Surgery May Lengthen Older People’s Lives: Study
2016-02-10
But those under 35, and especially women, may not reap as much benefitContinue Reading
Smog’s Health Effects Persist for Decades, Study Finds
2016-02-09
Exposure to air pollution can increase risk of death from heart or lung disease for more than 30 yearsContinue Reading
Homemade ‘Dewshine’ Can Be Deadly
2016-02-09
2 teens have already died from toxic mix of soda and racing fuel, expert says
Why Americans Have Shorter Lifespans Than People in Similar Nations
2016-02-09
Study finds shootings, crashes and drug overdoses contribute to a 2-year gap in life expectancyContinue Reading
Many in Hospice Don’t Get Medical Visit in Last 2 Days of Life: Study
2016-02-08
Findings led to an increase in Medicare payments to improve care, researchers sayContinue Reading
Surviving Spouse Still Influenced By the Other
2016-02-05
Quality of life remains the same even after one partner dies, researchers reportContinue Reading
Surviving Spouse Still Influenced By the Other
2016-02-05
Quality of life remains the same even after one partner dies, researchers reportContinue Reading
Majority of Americans and Canadians Expects Cancer Cure in Their Lifetime
2016-02-04
And, about two-thirds don’t see cancer diagnosis as inevitably fatal, Harris Poll findsContinue Reading