Brain Changes May Hamper Decision-Making in Old Age
2012-04-17
But special training may slow the decline, researcher saysContinue Reading
Avastin No Benefit to Older Lung Cancer Patients: Study
2012-04-17
Adding drug to chemotherapy regimen does not prolong life for those with advanced disease, experts sayContinue Reading
Chin Implant Surgeries On the Rise in U.S.
2012-04-16
Some people may be motivated by unflattering views during video chats, surgeons’ group saysContinue Reading
Health Tip: Seniors, Boost Your Balance
2012-04-16
Here are some exercises that can helpContinue Reading
Single 'Boomers' Struggling as They Age: Study
2012-04-13
Never-married men, widows appear to be the least well-offContinue Reading
Common Plastics Chemical Might Boost Diabetes Risk
2012-04-12
Phthalates, found in soaps, lotions and food packaging, may disrupt insulin production, researchers sayContinue Reading
White Women Make Up Bulk of Assisted-Living Residents
2012-04-11
More than half of those in residential care facilities are 85 or older, analysis showsContinue Reading
EKG Heart Test May Predict Risk in Older Adults
2012-04-10
Even minor changes can mean greater odds of heart attack, other conditions, study findsContinue Reading
Climate Change Could Be Tough on Seniors' Health: Study
2012-04-09
Wide temperature swings in summer could lead to 10,000 excess deaths in U.S. per yearContinue Reading
Infection Might Raise Blood Clot Risk for Older Adults: Study
2012-04-05
These clots often start in the legs but can also affect the heart, lung or brain, researchers sayContinue Reading
Depression, Anxiety Tied to Physical Disabilities in Seniors
2012-04-05
But exercise may help shield against physical decline, study addsContinue Reading
Brain Falters Near End of Life, but Games, Puzzles Might Slow Decline
2012-04-04
Researchers suspect several factors may be linked to deterioration, not just Alzheimer’sContinue Reading
Epilepsy Leads to More Brain Abnormalities Over Time
2012-04-03
Scans show increasing anatomical changes in the brains of people with epilepsy as they ageContinue Reading