Longevity - Page 114

October 24, 2015

Whole body vibration may help elderly get up and go

When the elderly can't exercise, stints on a vibrating platform may help older adults become slightly stronger, faster and more agile, according to a small short-term study

October 24, 2015

Study suggests why women live longer than men

There's a reason we don't typically call Earth's oldest person the oldest woman in the world—the oldest person is pretty much always a woman.

October 24, 2015

Mother of brain dead teen Jahi McMath gives update on daughter’s condition

Jahi McMath, the 13-year-old California girl who was declared brain dead after complications from tonsil surgery, is reportedly doing “much better physically.”

October 24, 2015

1 in 3 seniors dies with -- not of -- dementia

A staggering 1 in 3 seniors dies with Alzheimer's disease or other types of dementia, says a new report that highlights the impact the mind-destroying disease is having on the rapidly aging population

October 24, 2015

Mother claims flu shot is responsible for death of teenage son

A Utah mother is claiming that a flu shot is responsible for the recent death of her 19-year-old son.

October 24, 2015

Alzheimer’s: Is it a new type of diabetes?

The brain's resistance to the action of insulin can lead to cognitive decline experienced in Alzheimer's sufferers, according to recent research. Correlating the brain and insulin response has coined the term "type 3 diabetes" for Alzheimer's disease

October 24, 2015

Running too hard? Light jogging linked with living longer

There's good news for those who adhere to the "slow and steady wins the race" adage: A light jog a few times a week may help you live longer, a new study from Denmark suggests.

October 24, 2015

Ability to recognize famous faces could be clue to early onset dementia

Celebrities and iconic figures such as John F. Kennedy and Oprah may have more in common than just international fame. Their images can also help people suffering from dementia.

October 24, 2015

Diet high in calories, carbohydrates may aid patients with Lou Gehrig’s disease

A small study has found that a diet high in calories and carbohydrates may improve survival for patients with advanced amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) – more commonly known as Lou Gehrig’s disease.

October 24, 2015

Too much testosterone linked to shorter life spans

New research shows that men with too much testosterone and men with too little face health risks.