Longevity - Page 31

February 28, 2017

Magnesium may not ease nighttime leg cramps

Patients suffering from leg cramps at night don't get any more relief from these symptoms with a magnesium pill than they do with a dummy pill, a recent Israeli study suggests.

February 24, 2017

5 ways to improve care at the end of life

End-of-life care is fragmented, intensive, and costly — and patients' wishes are often lost due to poor communication. Here are five ways to fix that.

February 22, 2017

Men more at risk of cognitive impairment, death after hip fracture

After a hip fracture, men are more cognitively impaired - and therefore, more at risk of death - than women, researchers in Baltimore say.

February 22, 2017

Life expectancy study shows many likely to live beyond 90 by 2030

Average life expectancy will rise in many countries by 2030, breaking through 90 years in some places, and policymakers need to make more efforts to plan for it, according to a large international study.

February 20, 2017

'Fasting-mimicking' diet said to reduce risk factors for aging

Following a diet that mimics fasting may reduce risk factors for disease in generally healthy people, according to a small study.

February 17, 2017

More US seniors taking multiple mind-altering drugs

The number of older adults taking at least three prescriptions for psychotropic drugs - which includes opioids, antidepressants, antipsychotics and tranquilizers - has roughly doubled over the past decade, a recent U.S. study suggests.

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.