Longevity - Page 34

December 22, 2016

Back pain tied to increased fall risk for older men

Back pain is the most common type of pain older men complain of, and it could signal a greater risk of falling, even for people with no other disabilities, according to a recent U.S. study.

December 16, 2016

Man's family gives him the ultimate obituary

Chris Connors never played by the rules and his family was determined that his obituary wouldn’t either.

December 16, 2016

Strong muscles tied to lower risk of incontinence in older women

Women who have more lean muscle mass or better grip strength may be less likely to experience a common type of urinary incontinence, a study suggests.

December 15, 2016

Older but wiser: Why risky behavior declines with age

Older folks tend not to engage as much in risky behavior as teenagers and young adults do.

December 8, 2016

Nation's death rate rises as progress against heart disease stalls

Americans are dying from heart disease at a faster rate, stalling four decades of gains against the nation’s leading killer and driving up the U.S. mortality rate overall.

December 8, 2016

Optimistic women may live longer

When asked about their secret to aging, the world's oldest people often bring up not sweating the small stuff.

December 8, 2016

Lawsuit claims elderly man died after Walgreens employees made him mop bathroom

The widow of a 69-year-old man is suing an Orlando Walgreens store for allegedly forcing him to mop the bathroom they claimed he soiled— an act she claims caused him so much emotional distress that it killed him.

December 8, 2016

Golden years: Americans get happier in old age

There is an upside to aging: Older Americans tend to be happier, according to a new poll.

December 8, 2016

More than half of older Americans skip dental checkups

Only about one in nine U.S. adults with Medicare coverage have dental insurance, and many of them may be putting off oral healthcare as a result, a recent study suggests.

December 8, 2016

Brain activity may help predict fall risk in older adults

People whose brains work the hardest when they try to walk and talk at the same time may have a higher risk of falling in the future than seniors who can do both with ease, a new study suggests.