Longevity - Page 107

October 24, 2015

For seniors, any exercise may be better than none

Even 15 minutes a day of brisk walking, cycling or swimming could help older adults live longer, according to a review of past research that found any physical activity is better than none.

October 24, 2015

Number of US older adults to double by 2050

The number of people age 65 and older in the United States is expected to almost double by 2050, a shift that is expected to drastically alter the nation's racial makeup and pressure its economy, two government reports released on Tuesday said.

October 24, 2015

Tennessee patient treated in 2012 meningitis outbreak has relapse

A patient treated during the deadly meningitis outbreak in the United States last year that was tied to contaminated steroid injections is back in the hospital for a recurrence of the infection, a Nashville hospital said on Saturday.

October 24, 2015

Stem cells: A fountain of youth?

Aging and its associated aches and pains are typically considered a rite of passage— unavoidable despite how well we care for ourselves. However, a new report indicates stem cells may reverse the damage of aging

October 24, 2015

DNA pioneer James Watson takes aim at 'cancer establishments'

A day after an exhaustive national report on cancer found the United States is making only slow progress against the disease, one of the country's most iconic - and iconoclastic - scientists weighed in on "the war against cancer." And he does not like what he sees

October 24, 2015

Heart risk assessment tests also predict cognitive decline

Having risk factors for heart disease in middle age is associated with cognitive decline, according to a new study

October 24, 2015

Chinese herb Ginkgo 'does not prevent Alzheimer's'

A Chinese herb called Ginkgo biloba billed by some as a potential over-the-counter wonder drug that boosts mental dexterity and sharpens the memory has been found to do nothing to prevent the onset of Alzheimer's disease

October 24, 2015

More 60-somethings being hurt in motorcycle crashes

People ages 60 and older account for an increasing proportion of individuals injured in motorcycle crashes in the United States, a new study finds

October 24, 2015

Chronic inflammation: The new science behind America's deadliest diseases

What do heart disease, diabetes, Alzheimer's, stroke and cancer have in common? Scientists have linked each of these to a condition known as chronic inflammation, and they are studying how high-fat foods and excess body weight may increase the risk for fatal disorders

October 24, 2015

CDC: Death rate drops among Americans with diabetes

A 40 percent decline in the death rate of diabetic American adults from heart disease and strokes is a sign that patients are taking better care of themselves and receiving improved treatment, according to a government study