Seniors
Seniors More Likely to Crash When Driving With Pet: Study
Accident risk doubled for those who always drove with their animal in the car
May 25, 2013read on->Cost of Treating Strokes in U.S. Could Soar to $180B Annually by 2030: Report
An aging population could double expenditures, American Heart Association says
May 22, 2013read on->Alcoholics Who Smoke May Face Early Brain Aging
Small study didn’t find effect in former or never-smokers
May 18, 2013read on->Age Amplifies Damage From Obesity, Study Finds
By 50, arteries stiffen, increasing risk of death from heart disease, researchers say
May 18, 2013read on->Heart Risks Last Beyond Hospital Discharge, Study Finds
Likelihood of death, readmission remains high for more than 30 days after heart failure, heart attack
May 16, 2013read on->Erectile Dysfunction Tied to Long-Term Narcotic Use in Men
In study, more men on impotence meds were taking opioids for chronic back pain
May 15, 2013read on->People With High Blood Pressure May Crave Salt
It’s important to resist these cravings, study author says
May 15, 2013read on->Combo Drug Therapy May Work Best to Strengthen Bones: Study
But osteoporosis experts say fracture resistance must also be assessed
May 15, 2013read on->How to Quickly Spot Signs of Stroke: Experts
Prompt recognition and treatment offer best chance of full recovery
May 13, 2013read on->Insomnia Hints at Future Hospitalization
Large U.S study also found greater odds of home health care use in people with sleep problem
May 10, 2013read on->Many Seniors Suffer Mental Decline in Silence: CDC
While 1 in 8 has memory problems and confusion, too few seek help
May 9, 2013read on->Living Long May Protect Against Early Alzheimer’s, Study Finds
Dementia starts later in families with exceptional longevity, researchers say
May 6, 2013read on->Omega-3s No Help Against Age-Linked Eye Trouble: Study
Adding nutrient to standard antioxidant supplement didn’t help ward off macular degeneration
May 6, 2013read on->Centenarians a Happy Lot, Survey Says
But aging baby boomers less content, wish they’d taken more chances in their lives
May 3, 2013read on->‘What’s Bad for the Heart Also Bad for the Brain’
Smoking, diabetes, other things that harm physical health linked to poorer mental function, study says
May 2, 2013read on->Video Game May Help Keep Aging Brains Sharp
Older gamers may gain more mentally than crossword puzzle solvers, study suggests
May 1, 2013read on->General Anesthesia Not Linked to Raised Risk for Dementia
No long-term mental changes associated with the procedure in older surgical patients, study says
May 1, 2013read on->Younger Men Biggest Consumers of Added Sugars: CDC
Sweetened food and beverages are source of too many empty calories, experts say
May 1, 2013read on->For Some Seniors With Skin Cancer, Surgery Not Always Best Choice
Risk of complications may outweigh benefits for frail elderly who do not have melanoma, study suggests
April 30, 2013read on->Mediterranean Diet Might Help Stave Off Dementia
Large study showed better retention of mental skills in seniors who had followed it
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