Longevity - Page 61

November 27, 2015

For women with diabetes, air pollution has higher heart risks

Particle pollution like soot is a known health hazard and linked to the risk of heart disease and stroke, but women with diabetes are even more vulnerable than most people, according to a new U.S. study.

November 24, 2015

Docs, and patients, should remember to use generics

Prescribing generic medicines instead of brand name drugs whenever possible cuts costs, improves patient adherence and improves health outcomes, according to a new recommendation from the American College of Physicians.

November 16, 2015

Senior centers try rebranding to lure baby boomers

Rochester Senior Center in southeastern Minnesota will relocate to a gleaming, $14 million publicly funded building next year.

November 13, 2015

Older adults with diabetes may get exercise from video games

Middle aged and older people with type 2 diabetes may be able to meet activity guidelines by playing games on the Wii Fit Plus system, according to a small Swiss study.

November 5, 2015

6 sneaky cancer culprits

Health threats can come in many disguises. We pull the masks off six that are hiding in plain sight.

November 5, 2015

Taking the Kids -- to a very special resort for special kids

These families belong to a club no parent wants to join. They have a child, some as young as three, with a life-threatening illness.

November 5, 2015

Hearing aids may slow mental decline in hard-of-hearing elderly

Seniors with hearing loss who use hearing aids may experience cognitive decline at a rate more like their peers without hearing trouble, according to a French study that followed thousands of seniors for 25 years.

November 5, 2015

Rates of immediate breast reconstruction in US vary by age, race

Younger white women are most likely to get immediate breast reconstruction when they have a mastectomy for breast cancer, while rates are lower for those over age 45 and those who are not white, according to a new study.

November 4, 2015

Face time with loved ones may help prevent depression in elderly

Frequent get-togethers with their children or friends could help ward off depression in older adults more effectively than phone or written contact, a U.S. study finds.

November 2, 2015

Watching too much TV can kill you in 8 different ways

Need a reason to watch less TV?