Longevity - Page 128

October 23, 2015

Are you destined to become your mother?

You would be happy to inherit your mom's wit, but not her health problems. Learn which genetic risks you face and how to protect your health.

October 23, 2015

What’s inflammation? How to decrease your disease risk

Imagine you smash your thumb with a hammer.

October 23, 2015

Study finds some people age much more quickly than their peers

If you've ever been told "you look good for your age," take it as the compliment it's meant to be—some people can't say the same.

October 23, 2015

Olympic athletes live a few years longer than most, study finds

A recent retrospective study has found that Olympic athletes live longer than the average population – but just 2.8 years longer

October 23, 2015

New vaccine drives Africa meningitis cases to lowest in decade

Case numbers in Africa's meningitis season this year were the lowest in 10 years thanks to a cheap new vaccine designed to treat a type of the disease common in the so-called meningitis belt, the World Health Organization said on Thursday.

October 23, 2015

What to do about aging parents

Even if you’ve spoken with your parents about aging, the signs can still surprise you. This advice will help you get through five common scenarios.

October 23, 2015

2 new trials look at treating inflammation to reduce heart attack risk

Two major clinical trials are testing for the first time whether treating inflammation can reduce the risk of a heart attack or stroke, potentially opening up a new line of attack in the battle against cardiovascular disease

October 23, 2015

Mom's drinking tied to infant deaths, study finds

About one in six sudden infant deaths may be linked to their mothers' heavy alcohol use during or soon after pregnancy, according to a new study

October 23, 2015

Centenarians: Study reveals what they die of and where

Centenarians, people 100 years or older, are more likely to die of pneumonia or as a result of frail health than from cancer or heart disease, compared with "younger" elderly adults, according to the results of a new study.

October 23, 2015

Pig proteins may help dementia patients, study finds

A drug containing purified brain proteins derived from pigs may yield modest improvements in patients whose dementia is caused by a lack of blood flow to parts of the brain, according to a new analysis