Longevity - Page 116

October 24, 2015

Can changes in the eyes help diagnose Alzheimer’s disease?

Now, there may be an easier way to diagnose Alzheimer's disease.  Researchers have found that it may be possible to spot the brain-wasting condition simply by screening for changes in two very important organs: the eyes.

October 24, 2015

Is red wine really good for the heart?

The benefits of red wine and heart health have been recently called into question. Dr. Manny gives us the 411 on what you need to know when it comes to protecting your heart    

October 24, 2015

Health officials: Athens has spiraling HIV crisis

Athens is seeing an alarming increase in new HIV infections, particularly among intravenous drug users, health officials warned Friday, as Greece struggles through a protracted financial crisis in which funding for health care and drug treatment programs has been slashed

October 24, 2015

Government launches new plan to find treatment for Alzheimer's disease

The clock is ticking: The first National Alzheimer's Plan sets a deadline of 2025 to finally find effective ways to treat, or at least stall, the mind-destroying disease.

October 24, 2015

Is the secret to a longer life chili peppers?

People who like a little heat in their meals just might be doing their longevity a favor.

October 24, 2015

80 percent of deaths before age 30 caused by injuries

Nearly 80 percent of young people in the United States who die are killed by injuries, and more than half of these injuries are unintentional, such as those sustained in car crashes, falls or fires, according to a new report

October 24, 2015

New fitness centers cater to aging baby boomers

Baby boomers, the generation that vowed to stay forever young, are getting older, designing senior-friendly gyms and becoming their own personal trainers.

October 24, 2015

Red wine: Healthy elixir or a lot of hype?

For decades, red wine has been credited with protecting and strengthening hearts. Recently, however, that theory has come into question

October 24, 2015

Adopted teens may be at higher risk of suicide

Adopted children may be more likely than their non-adopted siblings to attempt suicide, according to a new U.S. study.

October 24, 2015

Knee replacements more than doubling in the US

Just like age-defying baby boomers, older folks have seen a surge in knee replacement surgeries, driven partly by a desire to stay active and by joint-damaging obesity