October 24, 2015 2 women with birthdates in 1800s still alive When Susannah Mushatt Jones and Emma Morano were born in 1899, there was not yet world war or penicillin, and electricity was still considered a marvel. The women are believed to be the last two in the world with birthdates in the 1800s.
October 24, 2015 Hearing loss an oft-overlooked problem for hospice patients Among dying hospice patients, hearing problems are often overlooked, but shouldn’t be, experts say.
October 24, 2015 Caregiver medical leave from work not guaranteed, often unpaid The United States is the only developed country without paid sick leave policies for all workers and their families, which increases burdens on the millions balancing work with caregiving for an older family member, according to a new review.
October 24, 2015 Elderly kidney patients may not understand treatment choices Talking through treatment choices and what will happen in the future with health providers is important for elderly patients with chronic kidney disease, a new study finds.
October 24, 2015 Study questions benefits of fish oil supplements If your daily routine involves taking a fish oil pill for your brain health, you may want to rethink that. In the largest and longest in duration study of its kind, researchers found that taking omega-3 supplements did not slow cognitive decline, The Washington Post reported.
October 24, 2015 Even light activity may help the hearts of older people For older people who have some trouble getting around, even light activity like household chores may be better for the heart than no activity, according to a new U.S. study.
October 24, 2015 Caring for aging parents leads to negative financial cycle for some, study suggests Caring for aging parents can be a burden for anyone, but poor women are more likely to need to take it on and to enter a financial downward spiral as a result, a recent study suggests.
October 24, 2015 Snoring, apnea linked to earlier memory decline in eldery Older people who have sleep apnea, which can be marked by heavy snoring, tend to begin experiencing cognitive decline about 10 years earlier than those without the disorder or those who use a breathing machine to treat their apnea, according to a new U.S. study.
October 24, 2015 Hip fracture patients may regain mobility faster with at-home exercise Home exercise programs may help hip fracture patients regain normal functional abilities more quickly, according to new research.
October 24, 2015 Should baby boomers worry about the health hazards they grew up with? For many baby boomers, their childhood memories may include running behind DDT trucks, riding in the car while mom and dad smoked cigarettes or playing with the mercury out of a broken glass thermometer. While it may have seemed like harmless fun at the time, many boomers may now wonder whether these activities could have had any serious health repercussions.
