Over 70 and Overweight May Add Years to Life
Normal weight not always a benefit, study of seniors suggestsContinue Reading
Raising Co-Pays for Doctor Visits Raises Seniors' Hospital Use
Study suggests higher cost-sharing for outpatient visits may increase overall spendingContinue Reading
Too Much Alcohol Impairs Seniors' Thinking
Effects are more evident in women, researchers sayContinue Reading
Aging of Blood Stem Cells May Be Reversible
Older mice ‘rejuvenated’ when treated with blood factors from younger mice, researchers foundContinue Reading
Premature Aging of the Brain Seen in HIV Patients
With AIDS growing among seniors, decline in brain function a serious concern, researchers sayContinue Reading
More Proof Exercise Leads to Healthier Aging
Good for the mind and body, series of studies findsContinue Reading
Video Gaming Just Might Fight Aging
Experts find physical and mental benefits as people grow oldContinue Reading
Dual Treatment Cuts Dangerous Hospital Infection
Combining antibiotics, new monoclonal antibodies prevented C. difficile in studyContinue Reading
Frequent Mental Lapses May Precede Alzheimer's
But experts stress that ‘senior moments’ don’t guarantee that dementia is on the wayContinue Reading
Gene Variant Could Lower Alzheimer's Risk
Carrying two ‘good’ copies slows age-linked mental decline by half, study foundContinue Reading
Antipsychotics Still Widely Used in U.S. Nursing Homes
Off-label use to control behavior seems to be part of the ‘culture’ at some centers, one study findsContinue Reading
Exercise May Stave Off Mental Decline
Regular workouts protected cognitive function of older adults in two studiesContinue Reading
TV Watching May Shorten Your Life
Too much sitting raises your risk of dying from heart disease, researchers sayContinue Reading