Longevity - Page 55

January 20, 2016

Eating green leafy vegetables may lower glaucoma risk

People who eat more green leafy vegetables, a good source of nitrate, may significantly decrease their risk of developing glaucoma, according to a large study.

January 20, 2016

Acupuncture needling doesn't ease menopausal hot flashes

Reuters Health - Women with menopausal hot flashes who get acupuncture do experience some decrease in symptoms, but so do others who get a placebo version of acupuncture, with no needle insertion, according to a new study.

January 20, 2016

Doctors get less aggressive care before death

Doctors tend to get less aggressive care before death than the average person, a new study finds.

January 18, 2016

For older drivers, sleep meds are linked with car accidents

Drivers over age 80 or women over age 70 who take the prescription sleeping pill Ambien tend to have more motor vehicle collisions, according to a new study.

January 15, 2016

Yoga improves balance and mobility for older people

Yoga-based exercise programs can improve mobility among people over age 60 and possibly help prevent falls by improving balance, according to a new review of existing research.

January 15, 2016

Study yields clues to explosions' effect on brain

Reuters Health - Damage to the filter that protects the brain from toxins may partly explain why explosions have been leaving soldiers with lasting brain injuries, researchers say.

January 15, 2016

Sleep disruptions in seniors tied to unhealthy brain changes

Older people who have trouble sleeping through the night are at an increased risk of unhealthy changes in the brain, a new study found.

January 11, 2016

Preventive Care: It's Free, Except When It's Not

President Obama's health overhaul encourages prevention by requiring most insurance plans to pay for preventive care. From cancer screenings to flu shots, many services no longer cost patients money. But there are confusing exceptions - find out what they are

January 11, 2016

America's best hospitals: 2012 rankings

The organization HealthGrades released its lists of the best hospitals in the United States for 2012.  Which state has the best care?

January 11, 2016

Active seniors may outlive sedentary peers

A new study provides more evidence that physically active seniors may have a better overall health outlook