Longevity - Page 63

October 28, 2015

Brain imaging differences found in infants with genetic risk for Alzheimer’s

For decades, researchers have been trying to determine when brain changes associated with Alzheimer’s disease first begin in patients.  Now, a new study has revealed these variations may occur as early as 6 months of age.

October 28, 2015

Strokes: The silent killer of women

Heart disease and breast cancer have been concerns in the lives of women for decades. Strokes, however, kill twice as many women as breast cancer every year. In fact, 450,000 women will have a stroke this year alone

October 28, 2015

Drinking coffee may lower suicide risk

Good news for coffee lovers: Drinking the caffeinated beverage may lower suicide risk in both men and women by as much as 50 percent.

October 28, 2015

Dr. Manny: I failed the sitting test, so does that mean I’m going to die?

According to scientists from Brazil, if you’re able to get up from the floor without using your arms, you are going to live longer.  However, I feel like this research doesn't take into account many significant factors

October 28, 2015

Paramedics report lack of critical care training

Paramedics often have to transport patients in critical condition from one medical facility to another. In a new survey, some said they perform procedures and use tools they haven't been trained in on the way.

October 28, 2015

Exercise eases knee osteoarthritis, temporarily

A therapeutic program of weight-bearing exercise reduces pain and improves joint function, at least for two to six months, for people with osteoarthritis, according to a review of previous trials.

October 28, 2015

To age well, change how you feel about aging

Scientists are discovering something very peculiar about aging: How we feel about getting old matters. A lot.

October 28, 2015

Intense strength training may help fend off age-related disability

When he hit 50, Tim Carrigan’s lower back started hurting so badly he could barely walk.

October 28, 2015

Life expectancy gap growing between rich and poor women, WHO says

Life expectancy for women at 50 has improved, but the gap between poor and rich countries is growing and could worsen without better detection and treatment of cardiovascular disease and cancers, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Monday.

October 28, 2015

Shingles vaccine not cost effective before age 60

The shingles vaccine might not be cost-effective for people in their fifties, a new analysis suggests.