Too Much or Too Little Sleep Tied to Memory Problems in Older Women
2014-05-01
Those who slept either 5 hours or less, 9 hours or more daily showed effect in studyContinue Reading
Poor Fitness in Middle Age Tied to Early Death Risk in Study
2014-04-30
Grip strength, ability to rise from chair and standing balance measuredContinue Reading
Older Mothers at Higher Risk of Child With Autism, Study Suggests
2014-04-29
Researchers compared thousands of children born in Sweden over two decadesContinue Reading
Y Chromosome Loss Linked to Higher Cancer Risk in Men
2014-04-28
But researchers still don’t know if testing seniors would be worthwhileContinue Reading
A Memory Aid for Seniors: Laughter
2014-04-27
Study suggests that humor helps improve recall, reduces stress hormoneContinue Reading
Internet May Help Seniors Avoid Depression
2014-04-24
Social connections lessen loneliness, especially for older adults living alone, researcher saysContinue Reading
Vitamin D May Not Lower Seniors’ Fall Risk
2014-04-24
Researchers conclude there isn’t enough evidence to support supplement useContinue Reading
Religious Music a High Note for Older Christians
2014-04-23
Reduced anxiety, other mental health benefits noted in surveyContinue Reading
Seniors Who Suffer Mental Declines May Face Earlier Death: Study
2014-04-23
Those with memory loss fared better than those who showed deficits in thinking abilitiesContinue Reading
Scientists Study Gene Clues From 115-Year-Old Woman
2014-04-23
In research into longevity, they found her white blood cells had many seemingly harmless mutationsContinue Reading
Certain Sedatives Tied to Breathing Problems in Older COPD Patients
2014-04-18
Study author urges caution for doctors prescribing benzodiazepines to this groupContinue Reading
Low Birth Weight, Lack of Breast-Feeding Tied to Inflammation Risk in Adulthood
2014-04-17
Study of more than 10,000 people suggests these infants may someday have more health problemsContinue Reading
Apathy Might Signal Brain Shrinkage in Old Age: Study
2014-04-16
But the findings only show an association; they don’t prove cause and effect, experts sayContinue Reading