Longevity - Page 29

February 16, 2017

Weak thigh muscles tied to knee osteoarthritis in women

Women with weaker thigh muscles may be more likely to develop knee osteoarthritis, a recent study suggests.

February 16, 2017

Wide variation in willingness of ER doctors to prescribe painkillers

A national comparison of emergency room physicians has uncovered a broad range of prescribing patterns for painkillers, and high-volume prescribers may be encouraging long-term use of the drugs among their elderly patients.

February 14, 2017

Sleep tied to sexual activity and satisfaction among older women

Older women who sleep well at night are more likely to have satisfying sex lives, a recent study suggests.

February 8, 2017

Adults urged to get vaccinated

Too many U.S. adults are not getting vaccinated, putting themselves and others at risk, immunization experts say.

February 1, 2017

Brain games linked to delayed cognitive decline in elderly

Older people who engage in mentally stimulating activities later in life may have a lower risk of developing mild cognitive impairment than their peers who don't challenge their minds, a study suggests.

January 30, 2017

Elderly face increased disability risk after emergency room visit

Elderly patients who get treated for illnesses or injuries in the emergency department (ED) are at risk of increased disability for up to six months afterward, a recent study suggests.

January 25, 2017

Your essential Mediterranean diet grocery list

Ready to try the Mediterranean diet?

January 23, 2017

4 monkeys had their calories restricted, broke aging records

Studies on a wide range of species have found that calorie restriction almost always extends lifespan—and this is true in yeast, worms, flies, mice, and more.

January 17, 2017

Startup infusing patients with 'young blood' to combat aging

Behold, mortals!

January 16, 2017

5 bizarre accidents that people survived against all odds

Sometimes against all odds and in defiance of science, people manage to withstand experiences that really should have killed them.