More Evidence That Exercise May Keep The Brain Sharp
2011-07-19
Even if you start late in life, physical activity can help preserve mental ability, study findsContinue Reading
Lifestyle Changes Might Prevent Millions of Cases of Alzheimer's
2011-07-19
Study says that even a 25% drop in factors like obesity, smoking could cut 500,000 U.S. casesContinue Reading
Kids Fare Better in Crashes When Grandparents Driving: Study
2011-07-18
Children could be even safer if older drivers knew more about using safety seatsContinue Reading
Self-Esteem Levels Vary by Age, Race, Study Finds
2011-07-18
And contrary to popular belief, self-esteem in males and females is about the same during teensContinue Reading
Falls Could Signal Early Alzheimer's Disease
2011-07-18
Seniors whose brain scans indicated preclinical disease twice as likely to fall, study findsContinue Reading
Tips for Weathering Summer Sun, Heat
2011-07-16
Heat waves kill more people in U.S. than any other natural disaster, EPA warnsContinue Reading
Cigarette Tax Unlikely to Deter Some Smokers: Report
2011-07-15
Higher prices do not keep wealthier smokers, middle-aged from lighting up, research showsContinue Reading
Genes Linked to Restless Legs Syndrome Identified
2011-07-14
More research needed to determine why the genetic variants might lead to symptomsContinue Reading
Mobile Sensors Track Health of Elderly in Pilot Test
2011-07-13
Small study found the technology useful for monitoring behavior, physical healthContinue Reading
Bed Sores Afflict More Blacks in Nursing Homes Than Whites: Study
2011-07-12
Differences in staffing and even mattress quality may help explain disparity, researchers sayContinue Reading
Older Women at Greater Risk for Common STD, Study Suggests
2011-07-12
Screening women 40 and up for trichomoniasis is essential to prevent serious complications, experts sayContinue Reading
Soaring Temps Can Pose Serious Health Risks
2011-07-12
Experts offer advice on coping with the heat wave gripping much of the U.S.Continue Reading
Study: Potassium Boosts Heart Health, Salt Harms It
2011-07-11
Combo of high sodium, low potassium called ‘double whammy’ for cardiovascular riskContinue Reading
Older Adults Have to Exercise More to Maintain Muscle Size, Study Finds
2011-07-11
But resistance training once a week kept up strength, researchers foundContinue Reading