Longevity - Page 49

April 23, 2016

3 things you can do to increase your chances of living to 100

More Americans than ever, especially women, are celebrating the big 1-0-0.

April 22, 2016

How the plants around your home may affect your life span

Having a lot of green around your home might help you live longer, according to a new study of more than 100,000 U.S.

April 20, 2016

Common medicines tied to changes in the brain

Commonly used drugs for problems like colds, allergies, depression, high blood pressure and heart disease have long been linked to cognitive impairment and dementia.

April 16, 2016

Secrets of an Italian village that's home to 300 people over 100 years old

Leisurely meals, beautiful scenery, great wine—Italians pretty much have the good life figured out.

April 14, 2016

Elderly patients rarely included in decision to use intensive care

According to a study of 15 emergency departments, patients over age 80 who are admitted to intensive care are often not asked their opinion about admission.

April 8, 2016

Older doctors may do more prostate cancer tests on old men

Despite U.S. guidelines recommending against prostate cancer screening in elderly men, many specialists and older physicians still do these tests, a recent study suggests.

April 7, 2016

Great-grandfather raising money for charity becomes oldest person to get tattoo

A great-grandfather in the United Kingdom will be awarded a Guinness World Record for becoming the oldest person to get a tattoo at age 104.

April 5, 2016

Male intellect, memory may deteriorate faster than women's

The normal decline in memory and intellect that comes with aging may occur earlier—and faster—in men than women, says a study in Psychology and Aging.

April 5, 2016

Climate change threatens hearts, lungs but also brains, US study finds

Climate change can be expected to boost the number of annual premature U.S. deaths from heat waves in coming decades and to increase mental health problems from extreme weather like hurricanes and floods, a U.S. study said on Monday.

April 4, 2016

Seniors with hip fractures do worse in trauma centers

Elderly patients with hip fractures may get better care at smaller hospitals, a new study suggests.