Fitter Seniors May Have Healthier Brains
2017-01-24
Study found link between strong cardiorespiratory system and better memoryContinue Reading
Could Obesity Undermine Memory Training in Older Adults?
2017-01-23
Study adds to growing evidence of a link between weight and certain brain functionsContinue Reading
Too Much Sitting Ages You Faster
2017-01-18
Cells of elderly sedentary women look much older than their actual age, study findsContinue Reading
Too Much Sitting Ages You Faster
2017-01-18
Cells of elderly sedentary women look much older than their actual age, study findsContinue Reading
Experimental Drug Shows Promise for Sight-Stealing Eye Condition
2017-01-18
Animal tests showed fewer injections needed to treat age-related macular degenerationContinue Reading
Implanted Defibrillators Benefit Seniors: Study
2017-01-18
Nearly 80 percent of patients were alive 2 years after getting device that restores normal heart rhythmContinue Reading
Hospital-Related Delirium May Help Worsen Dementia
2017-01-18
But disorienting condition can be treated if recognized, researchers sayContinue Reading
Monkey Study Boosts Theory That Fewer Calories Can Extend Life
2017-01-17
But calorie restriction should start at older ages, researchers sayContinue Reading
Medical Groups Raise Blood Pressure Rx Threshold for Healthy Adults Over 60
2017-01-16
Guidelines say therapy should begin after top number in reading meets or exceeds 150 mmHG, not 140Continue Reading
Common Viruses a Deadly Threat at Nursing Homes
2017-01-13
RSV and human metapneumovirus need to be taken as seriously as influenza, study author saysContinue Reading
Scans Hint at Running’s Brain Benefits, Even When Young
2017-01-09
Researchers suggest that an early boost in mind health may help people stay sharp as they ageContinue Reading
‘Weekend Warriors’ Can Still Stretch Their Life Spans
2017-01-09
Study found those who exercised one or two days a week saw gains similar to those who worked out regularlyContinue Reading
Hour-Long Nap May Boost Brain Function in Older Adults
2017-01-06
Linked to improved memory and ability to think clearly in studyContinue Reading
U.S. Glaucoma Cases Expected to Surge by 2030
2017-01-06
Routine eye exams the best way to prevent this major cause of vision loss, eye experts sayContinue Reading