Elderly Treated Less Aggressively for Heart Attack
Hospitals less likely to follow guidelines for patients 80 and older, study findsContinue Reading
High-Impact Activity May Be Good for Old Bones
Sampling of senior athletes finds better density with some sportsContinue Reading
Hip Fracture Odds Rise With Women's Age
Menopause also plays a role, but a lesser one than age, study findsContinue Reading
Baby Boomers May Prove More Disabled Than Their Elders
Wave of disabilities could overburden health-care system, researchers fearContinue Reading
Older People at Greater Risk of Swine Flu Death
Cases in Mexico show young more likely to get sick, but elderly more likely to dieContinue Reading
For Older Walkers, Faster Is Better
Those who stroll are more likely to die from cardiovascular disease, study findsContinue Reading
Muscle Weakness Linked to Alzheimer's Risk in Seniors
Reason for association unknown, but stroke is one possibility, researchers sayContinue Reading
Cataract Surgery Doesn't Worsen Macular Degeneration: Study
Link likely due to fact that both eye conditions are age-related, researchers sayContinue Reading
Retirement Brings Most a Big Health Boost
It’s like turning back the clock 8 years, research showsContinue Reading