Longevity - Page 44

July 22, 2016

Why a biotech company bought Sardinians' DNA

About one in every 2,000 people in Ogliastra, a province in eastern Sardinia, lives to be 100, the Financial Times reports.

July 22, 2016

New Jersey woman declared oldest American

PITTSTOWN, N.J. — A 113-year-old New Jersey woman is the new holder of the title of oldest American.

July 22, 2016

Seat belts, airbags help prevent face fractures in accidents

Wearing a seat belt and having an airbag may reduce the risk of broken facial bones in car accidents, according to a new study.

July 20, 2016

Physician-assisted suicide, euthanasia: increasingly legal but still rare

Legalized euthanasia and physician-assisted suicide are mainly used by patients with cancer, but remain rare, according to a new analysis of such programs.

July 19, 2016

Over 80? Too few medications might be dangerous

With all the talk about the risks of "polypharmacy" - being prescribed more than five medications - it might be surprising to learn that not receiving enough of the right prescriptions can also significantly increase your risk of being hospitalized or dying.

July 19, 2016

Women on osteoporosis drugs still need bone density screenings

Women with osteoporosis who take drugs to help avoid fractures still need to have their bone density monitored, a Canadian study suggests.

July 14, 2016

Partners' drinking habits influence marriage satisfaction

Older married couples with the same drinking habits - whether they partake, or abstain - tend to be happier than couples where only one partner drinks, researchers say.

July 14, 2016

Tighter blood pressure control may be advisable for elderly

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A new study might help doctors answer the controversial question of what's the healthiest blood pressure for older adults.

July 14, 2016

To prevent falls, it may pay off to remodel the house

Home renovations could be well worth the expense for older adults and people with a history of falls because they prevent injuries and might curb medical spending, a study in New Zealand suggests.

July 12, 2016

Is the first person to live to be 150 already alive?

As we get better at treating age-related diseases such as cancer and dementia, humans might add 20 to 30 years to both the average person's lifespan and the longevity of the world's oldest people.