Longevity - Page 34

Optimism key to living longer? This study says so

September 2, 2019

Optimism key to living longer? This study says so

Optimistic people tend to live longer than those with a less rosy view of the world.

Blood test can predict if you'll die in next 10 years, researchers claim

August 21, 2019

Blood test can predict if you'll die in next 10 years, researchers claim

If you could find out when you were likely to die, would you?

2 dead, 18 hospitalized in respiratory illness outbreak at Virginia care center

July 12, 2019

2 dead, 18 hospitalized in respiratory illness outbreak at Virginia care center

A total of 54 residents have come down with the illness over 11 days.

Woman had maggots in foot wound after care center left it untreated for months, doctor says

July 10, 2019

Woman had maggots in foot wound after care center left it untreated for months, doctor says

He estimated that the wound was untreated for two months.

Are supplements for brain health just a waste of money?

June 22, 2019

Are supplements for brain health just a waste of money?

Experts say there’s no firm evidence that supplements can improve memory or cognitive skills as people get older.

As US population ages, more elders are subject to physical, sexual and financial abuse

June 19, 2019

As US population ages, more elders are subject to physical, sexual and financial abuse

Elder abuse is chillingly widespread and can range anywhere from physical and sexual abuse, to emotional abuse, confinement, stealing money, negligence, and abandonment. And it's slated only to get worse with the aging U.S. population.

How long can humans live?

June 10, 2019

How long can humans live?

While there have been obvious ups and downs, life expectancy at birth overall has been steadily increasing for many years.

'Zombie cells' buildup in your body may play role in aging

May 14, 2019

'Zombie cells' buildup in your body may play role in aging

Call them zombie cells — they refuse to die.

What happens in hours before death? Many don't know

May 9, 2019

What happens in hours before death? Many don't know

Benjamin Franklin famously quipped that the only certainties in life are death and taxes. Today, most people could justifiably add, "and I don't understand either of them."

Devout Christian couple weds in hospital so groom can live with bride during home recovery

May 1, 2019

Devout Christian couple weds in hospital so groom can live with bride during home recovery

A Kentucky couple looking to stay true to their devout Christian beliefs decided to get married in a hospital chapel so that the 73-year-old groom could help care for his 67-year-old bride who was recovering from hip surgery.