Slowed Reflexes in Aging Could Be Due to Brain Changes
2010-08-24
When ‘cross-talk’ in brain starts to overlap, reaction time is affected, study findsContinue Reading
Rectal Cancer Rates on the Rise in Younger Adults
2010-08-23
Actual number of cases among those under 40 still small, but trend raises flags, researcher saysContinue Reading
In Seniors, 'Fear of Falling' Risky in Itself
2010-08-20
Regardless of actual risk, the anxiety made them more likely to tumble, study showsContinue Reading
Early Care Urged for Patients With Trouble Swallowing
2010-08-17
‘Dysphagia’ significantly impacts hospital resources and patient outcomes, researchers sayContinue Reading
Home Care After Hip Surgery May Aid Survival, Study Says
2010-08-16
But only a small number of patients received the service after discharge, Canadian researchers findContinue Reading
Heart Health Can Help Predict Brain Health: Study
2010-08-02
Poorer cardiac output correlates to lower brain volume, study findsContinue Reading
As People Live Longer, More Will Develop Cataracts
2010-08-01
If healthy lifestyle doesn’t prevent the condition, surgery is 95 percent successful, eye doctors sayContinue Reading
Level of Parent-Child Conflict Seems to Differ Among Nations
2010-07-28
Study finds higher rates of disharmony in U.S. familiesContinue Reading
Higher Education Level May Help Brain Cope With Dementia
2010-07-28
Physical changes occur in all aging brains, but more schooling seems to delay symptoms, study foundContinue Reading
Delirious Hospital Patients a High-Risk Group, Study Finds
2010-07-27
Common complication may increase odds of dementia, institutionalization and death, researchers sayContinue Reading
Link Between Depression, Cholesterol May Differ by Gender
2010-07-26
Regulating ‘good’ and ‘bad’ levels may help prevent mood disorder among elderly, researchers sayContinue Reading
As Temperature Rises, So Does Seniors' Risk of Hyperthermia
2010-07-25
Experts offer tips for avoiding dangerous heat-related health conditionsContinue Reading
'Get Moving' Can Be Vital Advice for Seniors
2010-07-20
For those who start and stick with physical activity, benefits abound, experts sayContinue Reading
Cholesterol Screening Rates Too Low in Young U.S. Adults: CDC
2010-07-19
About half get tested, while up to one-quarter have high ‘bad’ levels, research showsContinue Reading