Longevity - Page 68

October 28, 2015

Study finds electrical stimulation can help boost memory performance

Researchers have found that applying an electrical boost to the brain of a healthy person can enhance memory performance.

October 28, 2015

Multiple concussions may be causing increase in military suicides, study finds

New research has revealed that soldiers who experienced multiple concussions during active service are much more likely to have suicidal thoughts than those who sustained just one injury or never had a concussion

October 28, 2015

Study: Ambitious people unhappier, don’t live as long

Bad news for people whose main goal in life is to get ahead: A new study found while ‘go-getters’ are more likely to attend prestigious universities and hold high-paying jobs, they are only slightly happier than their less-ambitious counterparts—and actually live shorter lives

October 28, 2015

17 ways to safeguard your heart

A top cardiologist shares her heart-healthy habits

October 28, 2015

George W. Bush's artery was 95 percent blocked, source says

President George W. Bush’s recent heart problems may have been much more serious than previously thought. The National Journal quoted a source close to the president, saying the blockage was actually quite severe.

October 28, 2015

Meningitis death tied to Princeton outbreak strain

A Philadelphia college student died of the same type of meningitis that caused an outbreak at Princeton University in New Jersey, suggesting the strain might still exist on the Ivy League campus despite a massive vaccination effort, federal health officials said Tuesday.

October 28, 2015

Studies confirm colon cancer screening reduces deaths

There's new evidence that regular screening for colon cancer has long-term benefits.

October 28, 2015

Wondering how long you have? Simple score gives five-year death risk

Health researchers have developed a scientifically rigorous death risk calculator that predicts a person's risk of dying within five years and say they hope people will use it to improve their health.

October 28, 2015

UK study suggests half of British population will develop cancer

A new British study offers a stark picture of the future of the country's health: About half the population, researchers find, will develop cancer during their lifetimes.

October 28, 2015

An American diet without meat? How we’ll feed 11 billion people in 2100

Feeding the world's growing population will not be an easy task. By 2100, it's estimated that there will be 11 billion people on the planet, 3 billion more than there are today. And 870 million people worldwide are already chronically hungry.