Daily High-Dose Vitamin E Might Delay Alzheimer’s
2013-12-31
Although study showed a small effect, experts note the nutrient doesn’t attack underlying causeContinue Reading
Portable Bed Rails Can Pose Safety Hazard, FDA Says
2013-12-27
Agency explains how to reduce potential for falling or being trappedContinue Reading
Concussions Linked to Alzheimer’s Risk in Study
2013-12-26
Brain scans found seniors with both poor memory and prior head injury have more plaque buildup
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Simple Steps Could Keep People With Dementia at Home Longer: Study
2013-12-20
Addressing safety, medical issues key to independent living, researcher saysContinue Reading
Old-Age Specialists May Boost Recovery Among Injured Seniors
2013-12-19
Consultation with geriatrician in hospital linked with greater return to independence in studyContinue Reading
Warfarin May Up Stroke Risk in Those With Irregular Heartbeat: Study
2013-12-18
But the risk is temporary as blood thinner use starts, and could be overcome by other means, experts sayContinue Reading
Older Women May Spend Two-Thirds of Their Day Sitting
2013-12-17
But, study also found they frequently get up and move aboutContinue Reading
E. Coli ‘Superbug’ May Pose Major Health Threat: Study
2013-12-17
Drug-resistant H30-Rx strain can lead to blood infection, researchers sayContinue Reading
Snow-Shoveling Health Tips as Winter Looms
2013-12-14
Combination of exertion and cold weather poses heart attack risk, expert warnsContinue Reading
Low Vitamin B-12 Levels Tied to Bone Fractures in Older Men
2013-12-13
Study followed Swedish seniors for six yearsContinue Reading
Two-Thirds of Seniors Need Help With Some Part of Daily Living
2013-12-12
Study finds they rely on other people or special devices to complete routine tasksContinue Reading
Flu Vaccine Prevented 6.6 Million Illnesses Last Season: CDC
2013-12-12
There’s still time to get vaccinated for current flu season, health officials say
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Could Poor Dental Health Signal a Faltering Mind?
2013-12-10
Study found tooth loss, bleeding gums in middle age were associated with lower scores on thinking testsContinue Reading
Heartening Drop in Diabetes Complications Seen Among Seniors
2013-12-10
But low blood sugar, a side effect of treatment, remains a concern, study authors sayContinue Reading