Senior Health - Page 50

October 26, 2015

City of Vancouver bans doorknobs in future housing projects

According to a new amendment to Vancouver’s building code, the Canadian city has banned the inclusion of doorknobs in all future housing constructions.

October 26, 2015

Why swimming may be the best exercise for older adults

Falling down and getting hurt is a big problem for older adults, and researchers think that physical activity may lower people's risk of falls.

October 26, 2015

Sushi and sleep are the secrets to longevity, according to world's oldest person

The world’s oldest person has revealed the secret behind her long and healthy life, but if you think it’s all down to diet and lots of exercise then think again.

October 26, 2015

Lifestyle changes may guard aging brain against memory loss

The latest Alzheimer's research has a clear theme: Change your lifestyle to protect your brain.

October 26, 2015

Educating older patients helps taper off sleeping pill use

Older people are willing and able to get themselves off medications like sleeping pills once they're informed of the potential harms, according to a new Canadian study.

October 26, 2015

‘Music & Memory’: Nonprofit seeks iPod donations for nursing homes

As smartphones become the norm, many people may find they have an old iPod (or five) lying around their homes.

October 26, 2015

Sex in old age may lead to a sharper mind

Staying sexually active—and considering sexuality an important part of life—may be linked to higher cognitive functioning as people age, according to a study in the March issue of the American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry.

October 26, 2015

Spinal injuries increasing among older adults

Although the rate of traumatic spinal cord injuries has remained relatively stable in the United States for nearly two decades, there has been a significant increase in these injuries among people ages 65 and older, according to a new study.

October 25, 2015

Fats from fish and plants may help older adults live longer

Older adults who eat plenty of fish and vegetables may live longer than people who don’t, a large Swedish study suggests.

October 25, 2015

Higher purpose in life tied to better brain health

People with a high sense of purpose in life have a lower risk of stroke, according to new research.