Older, Sicker Patients Admitted to Hospitals on Weekends, Study Says
2016-01-29
This could contribute to higher death rate between Friday, MondayContinue Reading
Too Few Older Adults Tell Doctors About Memory Loss: Study
2016-01-28
Experts believe it’s often a taboo subject due to fears of dementiaContinue Reading
Brain Protein Might Offer New Clues to Alzheimer’s Treatment
2016-01-27
High levels of BDNF appear to slow mental decline, researchers say
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Brain Protein Might Offer New Clues to Alzheimer’s Treatment
2016-01-27
High levels of BDNF appear to slow mental decline, researchers say
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Seniors Need to Take Extra Care in the Cold
2016-01-27
U.S. National Institute on Aging warns about hypothermiaContinue Reading
After Heart Surgery, House Calls by Physician’s Assistants Help
2016-01-26
Patients who had two visits were less likely to need hospital readmission, study saysContinue Reading
Majority of Americans Wants Medicare to Cover Obesity Treatments
2016-01-22
Survey finds about three-quarters support expanding care to cover weight-loss drugsContinue Reading
Clot-Busters Might Be Useful for ‘Previously Dependent’ Stroke Patients
2016-01-22
Study finds favorable results among older adults who already had health problemsContinue Reading
Computer-Based Test Aims to Predict Dementia Risk
2016-01-21
It’s not valid for people older than 80, and more research is needed before it could be usedContinue Reading
Americans 100 and Older Are Living Even Longer Now
2016-01-21
Death rates for the oldest old have been dropping since 2008, CDC report findsContinue Reading