Longevity - Page 52

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.

February 22, 2016

Brain fitness program may ease cognitive impairment in elderly

Many elderly patients with mild cognitive impairment experienced better brain function after a "fitness" program designed to sharpen their minds, a U.S. study suggests.

February 18, 2016

Elderly risk more complications after major cancer surgery

Elderly patients hospitalized for cancer surgery are more likely to have complications afterward compared to the middle-aged, particularly when they have several other health problems, a U.S. study suggests.

February 17, 2016

Social groups after retirement may be good for longevity

Should retirement planning include strategies for being active in social groups?

February 16, 2016

Gastric reflux drugs may be tied to dementia risk

Repeated use of a certain class of drugs for gastric reflux or peptic ulcers was linked with a higher risk for dementia among patients in Germany, researchers say.