Longevity - Page 102

October 25, 2015

Tai chi can help build strength, relieve pain

For people with chronic illnesses ranging from cancer to arthritis, tai chi exercises may improve walking, build strength and reduce pain, according to a new analysis of past research.

October 25, 2015

Quick pen-and-paper test can spot signs of dementia

Results of a pen-and-paper test can alert older adults to a need to be evaluated for dementia, according to a new study.

October 25, 2015

Changes in walking may indicate Alzheimer's disease

Small changes in a person’s gait can be an early indicator of cognitive decline. The Alzheimer’s Association International Conference in Vancouver, Canada, discussed this topic Sunday, and researchers said this is the first time a physical symptom has been linked to the disease

October 25, 2015

GSK's new once-daily HIV drug matches Merck rival

A new once-daily AIDS drug from GlaxoSmithKline and its partner Shionogi proved just as good as Merck & Co's twice-daily rival Isentress in a late-stage clinical trial, boosting hopes for the product

October 25, 2015

Study: Cervical cancer rates higher in older women than previously thought

A new study is arguing that cervical cancer rates in the United States are much higher than previously believed.

October 25, 2015

Should you sit or stand at work? Both may kill you, experts say

If you sit or stand at work, it could be killing you — according to many health professionals trying to figure out which is the healthiest option.

October 25, 2015

Rising suicide rates spur global push on prevention

The stigma surrounding issues of mental health and suicidal behavior still stands as a sad barrier to treatments proven to save lives.

October 25, 2015

Keeping brain active may delay cognitive decline by 9 years, study says

Challenging the mind early with education and stimulating work, and later in life with reading, socializing and computer use, may help keep it thinking clearly into old age, according to new research.

October 25, 2015

Road crashes biggest killer of Americans abroad

American travelers often focus on avoiding diseases or violence in foreign lands, but a new study shows they may overlook a larger health threat: road accidents.

October 25, 2015

NFL players union funding $100 million Harvard study on injury

The union that represents U.S. professional football players has given Harvard University a $100 million grant for a study of the range of health problems, from brain damage to heart conditions, that affect current and former players