Longevity - Page 105

October 25, 2015

Aging America creates demand for health-care workers

Health care and social assistance jobs will be the fastest-growing sectors, accounting for one quarter of the 20.2 million new jobs the economy is expected to generate by 2020

October 25, 2015

Seventh death linked to fake ecstasy pills in Scotland

A teenager has died after taking "dangerous" fake ecstasy tablets - the seventh reported death linked to the pills.

October 25, 2015

High ozone levels linked to cardiac arrest

Increases in a city's ozone levels may slightly boost people's risk of cardiac arrest, a condition in which the heart stops beating, a new study suggests

October 25, 2015

Group therapy helps rape victims in poor countries

Group therapy works better than individual support for women in low-income countries who have been victims of sexual violence, according to the results of a new study done in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).

October 25, 2015

9 tricks to improve your memory

Vow to sharpen your memory in 2013! There's actually a wealth of research on what works when it comes to giving your brain a workout. Here are some simple steps you can take to strengthen your memory every day

October 24, 2015

Preventing falls in seniors is possible

A fresh look at earlier studies shows there are several steps seniors can take to prevent falls - a major health concern for the world's aging population

October 24, 2015

Simple sitting test may determine your mortality

A simple sitting and standing test can determine your mortality, according to a study published in the European Journal of Cardiovascular Prevention.

October 24, 2015

Sofia Vergara opens up about struggle with thyroid cancer

Sofia Vergara is known for her role as the bubbly, trophy wife Gloria on the hit TV show “Modern Family.”  But 13 years ago, she played another significant role: cancer patient

October 24, 2015

3 tips to extend your lifespan from the world’s oldest yoga teacher

At 97, Westchester-based yogi Tao Porchon-Lynch is the oldest yoga teacher, according to Guinness World Records. 

October 24, 2015

Slash the salt, save your life

If Americans cut back on the amount of sodium they down every day, hundreds of thousands of lives could be saved over the next 10 years, according to new study findings