U.S. Program Targets Antipsychotic Drug Use in Nursing Homes
2012-05-30
Many dementia patients getting these drugs as chemical restraints, officials sayContinue Reading
'Nordic Walking' a Winner for Heart Failure Patients, Study Says
2012-05-29
This four-limbed form of exercise appears safe for cardiac rehabContinue Reading
Optimism, Laughter May Bring Long Life
2012-05-29
Study found centenarians were often extroverts who embraced the worldContinue Reading
Healthy Brain Connections Help Maintain Intellect in Old Age
2012-05-29
Seniors whose connections had deteriorated processed information more slowly, study findsContinue Reading
HRT Update: Therapy May Reduce Fractures, Boost Some Risks
2012-05-28
Researchers review evidence for forthcoming guidelines by the U.S. Preventive Services Task ForceContinue Reading
Many Still Tanning, Despite Dangers, Survey Finds
2012-05-27
Under-30s most likely to use tanning beds or sunbathe, online poll suggestsContinue Reading
Exercise Helps Older Adults Stay Fit
2012-05-26
Expert offers advice on working out in your 50s, 60s, 70s and beyondContinue Reading
Amazon Tribe Gives Clues to Heart-Healthy Lifestyles
2012-05-25
Research in African Pygmies also shows how traditional ways of life aid cardiovascular healthContinue Reading
Strokes More Common in Southern States: CDC
2012-05-24
Little decline seen in past 5 years, minorities hardest hitContinue Reading
Autism Often Not Diagnosed Until Age 5 or Older: U.S. Report
2012-05-24
But earlier interventions make a big difference, experts sayContinue Reading
Study Offers Ways to Decrease Use of Restraints at Nursing Homes
2012-05-23
Instilling a ‘culture of care’ can help, researchers sayContinue Reading
Colonoscopy May Detect Curable Cancer in Elderly: Study
2012-05-22
Screening should be offered to healthy seniors who haven’t been tested before, researchers sayContinue Reading
More Research Points to Long-Term Ills With Bone Drugs
2012-05-21
Bisphosphonates used for osteoporosis raise risk of rare fractures over time, study saysContinue Reading
Statins May Help Prevent Enlarged Prostate: Study
2012-05-21
But the effect was small and it’s too early to recommend the drugs for this purpose, experts sayContinue Reading