Longevity - Page 32

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.

January 16, 2017

Patient with Parkinson's goes from struggling to walk to leading dance in viral clip

A physical therapist who read about the health benefits of music decided to incorporate it into a session with one of her patients who has Parkinson’s disease, and posted the remarkable results online.

January 16, 2017

How brain cells can predict your age

As we get older, our brain cells show changes, and now a new study finds that certain changes happen so reliably that by themselves they can reveal a person's age.

January 16, 2017

Seniors with memory problems may struggle with driving

Seniors with memory problems and related attention and decision-making issues may struggle with driving tasks, according to a Canadian study.

January 12, 2017

Supporters raise over $40G to keep 108-year-old in home

After nearly being forced out of her assisted living facility, a Columbus, Ohio, centenarian is now closer to living her remaining years in comfort, thanks to the generosity of strangers.