Nursing Homes Using Hospice Care More, But at a Cost
2015-05-06
Spending increased about $6,800 for those getting end-of-life comfort care, study saysContinue Reading
Many Aging Boomers Face Chronic Illness, But Death Rate Is Falling: CDC
2015-05-06
Report finds nearly half need a heart drug, almost a fifth are diabeticContinue Reading
Healthy Eating May Shield the Aging Brain
2015-05-06
Study found those who ate most fruits, veggies, fish were least likely to show thinking declines over 5 yearsContinue Reading
More Aging Americans Using Canes, Walkers
2015-05-06
Many seniors rely on more than one mobility device, study findsContinue Reading
Age-Linked Structures on DNA May Also Hint at Cancer Risk
2015-05-05
Telomere ‘caps’ shorten as people get older, but this process speeds up in
cancer-prone people, study suggestsContinue Reading
Health Tip: Preventing Health Problems in Seniors
2015-05-01
Get regular vaccinations and screeningsContinue Reading
2-Minute Walk Every Hour May Help Offset Effects of Sitting
2015-04-30
Study found short bouts of light activity seem to boost longevityContinue Reading
Foods That Help Keep the Pounds Off as You Age
2015-04-23
Study found it’s not just about calories; some foods not as bad for waistline as thoughtContinue Reading
Smog May Be Harming Your Brain
2015-04-23
Tiny particles of pollution might shrink the brain and increase risk of ‘silent’ strokes, study contends
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Smog May Be Harming Your Brain
2015-04-23
Tiny particles of pollution might shrink the brain and increase risk of ‘silent’ strokes, study contends
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Could Weak Bones, Sudden Hearing Loss Be Linked?
2015-04-22
In study, people with osteoporosis were at higher risk for deafness occurring over a few daysContinue Reading
Statins Carry Some Risk for Seniors, Study Suggests
2015-04-22
Cholesterol-lowering drugs cut heart risks, but may spur muscle weakness, memory declinesContinue Reading
Some Arthritis Meds Cost Seniors Thousands Annually
2015-04-21
Out-of-pocket expenses keep many Medicare patients from taking needed drugs, study suggestsContinue Reading