Longevity - Page 30

April 26, 2017

Couple married 69 years dies 40 minutes apart

An Illinois couple married for 69 years died just 40 minutes apart on Saturday after hospital staff arranged for their beds to be brought close together.

April 11, 2017

Patient's last wish granted: a cigarette and glass of wine

A 75-year-old man received bad news after being admitted to Aarhus University Hospital in Denmark last week, but his nurse did what she could to make his final hours good ones.

April 5, 2017

Super-agers: The unique traits of older adults with memories sharp as a tack

Scientists have discovered a new trait unique to a special group of octogenarians who retain a much sharper memory than their peers.

March 24, 2017

Facial injuries are common in US nursing home residents

More than 20,000 people living in U.S. nursing homes experienced serious injuries to the face last year, mainly from falling and hitting hard surfaces or while getting in and out of bed, a recent study suggests.

March 22, 2017

Antioxidant supplements don't lower dementia risk

- Older men who take vitamin E and selenium supplements have the same risk of dementia as people who don't use these products, according to a new study that quashes hopes these antioxidants might prevent cognitive decline.

March 8, 2017

Bacon, soda & too few nuts tied to big portion of US deaths

Gorging on bacon, skimping on nuts?

March 7, 2017

Feed your brain with these 5 food groups

Honeybrains, a new restaurant in New York City, is giving a whole new meaning to brain food. The fast-casual eatery offers only nutrient-packed meals, specifically made to boost your brain health.

March 3, 2017

Aging gracefully: The story of my 103-year-old dad

Greg Palkot's dad is featured in “Aging Gracefully,” a compilation of striking photographs and profiles of 52 centenarians around the world.

March 1, 2017

The super-tall tend to die young. Here's why

Andre the Giant may be the most well-known; Neil Fingleton, who played Mag the Mighty on Game of Thrones, is the most recent.

March 1, 2017

Could Alzheimer's really bankrupt Medicare and Medicaid?

Fox News’ Dr. Manny Alvarez sat down with Dr. Rudolph Tanzi, a professor of neurology at Harvard Medical School who participated in PBS’ "Alzheimer’s: Every Minute Counts" documentary to take a closer look at the critical financial problem Americans face with the disease