Time Spent With Grandkids Might Boost Women’s Brain Power
2014-04-11
But don’t overdo it: Study found that too much babysitting was tied to mental declineContinue Reading
Demanding Jobs and the Brain
2014-04-11
Having a mentally challenging job might keep your brain sharp after you retire.Continue Reading
Age a Big Factor in Colon Surgery Complications, Study Finds
2014-04-10
People over 80, especially, had greater need for post-op emergency care, researchers sayContinue Reading
A Failing Mind May Mean Lower Cancer Death Risk, Study Suggests
2014-04-09
But scientists aren’t sure why dementia seems linked to fewer malignanciesContinue Reading
Hearing Loss Might Make Elderly Feel More Isolated
2014-04-09
Study found those who had trouble hearing became more socially withdrawn than others their ageContinue Reading
Aerobic Exercise May Help Older Women at Risk for Dementia
2014-04-09
Small study suggests regular walking increases hippocampus area of brainContinue Reading
Could Daughter’s Cancer Risk Be Affected by Father’s Age at Birth?
2014-04-08
Early study tied younger dads to higher odds of breast, ovarian tumors, and older dads to increased risk of uterine diseaseContinue Reading
Driving Ability May Falter With Age in HIV-Positive Adults
2014-04-04
Small study looked at mental skills, simulator testingContinue Reading
Poor Sleep Tied to Mental Decline in Older Men
2014-04-04
It isn’t how long, but how well, people sleep that matters, study foundContinue Reading
Your Mentally Stimulating Job May Help Keep You Sharp in Retirement
2014-04-04
‘Use it or lose it’ might apply to brainpower, study author saysContinue Reading
Insomnia May Raise Stroke Risk, Especially for Younger Adults
2014-04-03
Researchers in Taiwan found strongest connection among people younger than 34Continue Reading
Childhood Eczema Often Persists Into Adulthood, Study Finds
2014-04-02
There are steps people can take to reduce or ease flare-ups, experts sayContinue Reading
Scientists Explore Better Way to Deliver Treatment for Eye Disease
2014-04-02
Patients with wet age-related macular degeneration may benefit more from IV than injectionContinue Reading
Nearly Three-Quarters of U.S. Seniors Have Living Wills
2014-04-02
Increase in advance directives has not affected hospitalization rates, study findsContinue Reading