Two-Thirds of Seniors Need Help With Some Part of Daily Living
2013-12-12
Study finds they rely on other people or special devices to complete routine tasksContinue Reading
Flu Vaccine Prevented 6.6 Million Illnesses Last Season: CDC
2013-12-12
There’s still time to get vaccinated for current flu season, health officials say
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Could Poor Dental Health Signal a Faltering Mind?
2013-12-10
Study found tooth loss, bleeding gums in middle age were associated with lower scores on thinking testsContinue Reading
Alzheimer’s Gene Tied to Brain Changes at Early Age
2013-12-06
Researchers say the SORL1 gene may affect more than one ‘pathway’ to the diseaseContinue Reading
Vitamin D Supplements Won’t Help Prevent Disease: Review
2013-12-05
Low levels of ‘sunshine vitamin’ could be a sign of illness, rather than a cause, studies suggestContinue Reading
Age-Related Colon Condition Not Cause for Alarm, Study Says
2013-12-05
Chances of diverticulosis developing into serious disorder are slimmer than thoughtContinue Reading
135 Million People Worldwide Will Have Dementia by 2050: Report
2013-12-05
More aggressive research, social support systems needed, experts sayContinue Reading
Chickenpox Vaccine Not Responsible for Rise in Shingles, Study Says
2013-12-02
39 percent increase over 18 years remains unexplainedContinue Reading
Study Raises Concerns Over Safety of Implanted Heart Pump
2013-11-27
Clots are arising at increasing rate for people using the HeartMate II device, although reasons are unclearContinue Reading
Long-Banned Chemicals May Still Interfere With Seniors’ Thinking
2013-11-27
Study finds PCBs still present in blood of elderly peopleContinue Reading