Longevity - Page 49

March 2, 2016

Homeless people face age-related conditions earlier than people with homes

Health conditions usually seen among the elderly are more common among middle aged homeless people than older people with housing, according to a new study.

March 2, 2016

Keeping the brain active may not delay signs of Alzheimer's

An active mind with intellectual pursuits in midlife may delay the onset of Alzheimer's disease symptoms, but it does not appear to stave off physical changes in the brain for most people, says a new study.

March 1, 2016

102-year-old woman gets to play with team she's supported for over 90 years

Many a sports fan can only dream of playing alongside their favorite athletes, but one woman has seen her wish come true.

February 29, 2016

90-year-old turns down cancer treatment, goes on road trip instead

Norma had two choices.

February 29, 2016

Metabolic syndrome tied to cognitive impairment risk

In a group of cognitively normal adults age 55 and older in Singapore, those with certain cardiovascular risk factors were more likely than others to develop mild cognitive impairment or dementia over a six year period.

February 29, 2016

Benzodiazepine prescriptions, overdose deaths on the rise in US

Even as opiate abuse has become a growing problem in the U.S., overdose deaths involving sedatives and antiseizure medications in the benzodiazepine category have also risen steeply, according to a recent study.

February 26, 2016

4 memory-boosting activities

Did you know that as we age, the memory parts of our brains actually shrink?

February 26, 2016

Flavonoids in fruits and veggies may help fight weight gain with age

Eating lots of fruits and vegetables rich in flavonoid molecules might help adults minimize weight gain as they age, a recent study suggests.

February 26, 2016

What stair-climbing speed may say about surgery outcomes

Checking how fast people can climb stairs before surgery might help predict their odds of complications after certain procedures, a recent study suggests.

February 22, 2016

Testosterone therapy improves libido but not vitality in older men

Men over 64 with low levels of testosterone saw modest improvements in libido and sexual activity when treated with a gel that contains the male hormone, according to U.S. researchers.