Driving Skills Do Ebb With Age: Study
2011-05-20
Waning mental functions linked to errors, but some older drivers do just fine, experts sayContinue Reading
Alzheimer's Risk Gene May Damage Brain Decades Before Symptoms Show
2011-05-18
Scans indicate even young adults who have the gene have some white-matter deteriorationContinue Reading
Early Adversity May Shorten Child's Life
2011-05-18
Study of Romanian orphans suggests neglect can alter chromosomes, speed agingContinue Reading
Health Tip: Is My Memory Loss Normal?
2011-05-18
When forgetfulness isn’t just a sign of getting olderContinue Reading
Tai Chi Prevents Falls, Boosts Mental Health in Seniors: Study
2011-05-17
But the gentle form of exercise doesn’t relieve symptoms of cancer, arthritis, researchers findContinue Reading
Eat Less, Live Longer?
2011-05-13
People who significantly reduce their caloric intake may prolong their lives, study findsContinue Reading
Older Caregivers at Greater Risk for Cognitive Decline
2011-05-13
Study finds those caring for spouse with dementia often struggle with attention span and memoryContinue Reading
Musicians Maintain Memory, Hearing as They Age
2011-05-12
‘Sound’ training may help them hear speech in noisy settings, improve recall, research suggestsContinue Reading
Fewer Medicare Patients Hospitalized for Heart Trouble
2011-05-11
10-year review suggests efforts to combat cardiac problems may be paying offContinue Reading
Colonoscopy Better Than Alternative at Spotting Cancer in Seniors: Study
2011-05-10
But internist says sigmoidoscopy still has valueContinue Reading
Little Evidence That Diet, Lifestyle Cuts Alzheimer's Risk
2011-05-09
But until better data exists, experts still advise practicing good health habitsContinue Reading
Researchers Outline Key Risk Factors for Glaucoma
2011-05-09
Even a small rise in pressure within the eye can raise the odds for the diseaseContinue Reading
Weight-Loss Surgery Seems No Riskier for Seniors
2011-05-09
Study found few differences in adverse events, mortality, though hospital stay was longerContinue Reading
Can 'Doll Therapy' Help Put Dementia Patients at Ease?
2011-05-06
Medical center finds that simply holding baby dolls makes some elders happyContinue Reading