Senior Health - Page 46

June 21, 2016

How science may help humans live longer and with less disease

Researchers are now discovering ways to slow down disease and extend the human health span. Dr. Manny sits down with renowned scientist Dr. Nir Barzilai to talk about the promising anti-aging research

June 1, 2016

When seniors stop driving, social isolation looms

When elderly drivers have to stop getting behind the wheel, they run the risk of social isolation, especially if they don't have an alternative transportation plan, a recent study suggests.

May 13, 2016

Doctor defends decision to help 72-year-old give birth

An embryologist in India is defending his decision to help a 72-year-old woman give birth for the first time.

May 11, 2016

Indian couple in their 70s welcome first child

An Indian couple who have been married for nearly 50 years said their lives are finally complete after welcoming their first child on April 19.

May 10, 2016

Study: Long-term care costs continue to rise

Long-term care grew more expensive again this year, with the cost of the priciest option, a private nursing home room, edging closer to $100,000 annually, according to a survey from Genworth Financial.

May 3, 2016

Man in wheelchair, left in sun at Florida nursing home, dies

A Florida nursing home is under investigation after the death of a man in a wheelchair who was left in the sun, where he suffered second-degree burns, blistering and symptoms of dehydration.

April 8, 2016

Video of assisted living residents dancing 'Nae Nae' goes viral

A video of two elderly Georgia women dancing to Silento’s “Watch Me” song, with the popular “Whip” and “Nae Nae” dance moves has gone viral, gaining over 142, 000 views on Facebook since being posted on Monday.

April 4, 2016

Seniors with hip fractures do worse in trauma centers

Elderly patients with hip fractures may get better care at smaller hospitals, a new study suggests.

March 30, 2016

Video of 78-year-old grandma weightlifting goes viral

An Illinois grandmother has earned her bragging rights in the gym after a video showing her deadlifting 225 pounds went viral.

February 29, 2016

90-year-old turns down cancer treatment, goes on road trip instead

Norma had two choices.