Alzheimer’s-Like Plaque Seen on Brain Scans After Head Trauma
2013-11-11
But researchers don’t know if these so-called ‘amyloid deposits’ persist long-termContinue Reading
Estrogen After Menopause May Blunt Stress’ Effects on Memory
2013-11-10
In small study, older women with higher hormone levels didn’t show memory decline
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Speaking Two Languages May Delay Dementia Symptoms
2013-11-06
Study of case records found it staved off signs of the disease by more than four yearsContinue Reading
Childhood Music Lessons May Offer Lifelong Benefits
2013-11-05
Long-lasting effect on brain seen in response to speechContinue Reading
1 in 3 Not Meeting Colon Cancer Screening Guidelines: CDC
2013-11-05
Several testing options available for adults aged 50 and olderContinue Reading
Mediterranean Diet May Help Women Live Longer, Healthier Lives
2013-11-04
Study finds that following diet during middle age ups odds of living past 70 by 40 percent
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No Routine Mental Tests for Seniors — At Least Not Yet, Panel Says
2013-11-04
Until dementia treatments improve, there’s no point, some experts sayContinue Reading
J&J to Pay $2 Billion for Improperly Marketing Antipsychotic Drug
2013-11-04
Settlement will cover criminal, civil charges with U.S. government, 45 statesContinue Reading
Thyroid Levels of Older Hospital Patients May Be Linked to Survival
2013-10-30
Low levels reflect weakness, increased vulnerability, study findsContinue Reading
Study of Twins Shows How Smoking Ages the Face
2013-10-30
Siblings who smoked had more wrinkles, creases, droops and jowlsContinue Reading
Balance Training Seems to Prevent Falls by Elderly
2013-10-29
Researchers base findings on review of 17 studiesContinue Reading
Lupus More Likely to Affect Young, Black Women, Study Finds
2013-10-29
Earlier development of the chronic autoimmune disease adds to complications in these patientsContinue Reading
Gardening, Housework May Help Boost Your Heart Health
2013-10-29
Study of Swedish seniors found a reduced death risk of up to 30 percentContinue Reading
Fibromyalgia Might Be Harder on Younger Patients, Study Finds
2013-10-26
Research compared symptom severity, quality of life in various age groupsContinue Reading