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October 24, 2015

Happy wife, happy life? New study says ‘yes’

For married couples, when the wife is happy with the marriage, the husband has higher life satisfaction, according to new research published in the Journal of Marriage and Family.

October 24, 2015

How to diagnose delirium in less than 40 seconds

Health researchers have figured out how to identify whether elderly hospital patients are suffering from delirium with nearly complete accuracy in about the same amount of time as it takes to read this paragraph, according to a new study published yesterday in the Journal of Hospital Medicine.

October 24, 2015

More Calcium 'Doesn't Stop Osteoporosis'

There's no need for people to increase their calcium dose to stave off osteoporosis in later life, new research suggests

October 24, 2015

2 women with birthdates in 1800s still alive

When Susannah Mushatt Jones and Emma Morano were born in 1899, there was not yet world war or penicillin, and electricity was still considered a marvel. The women are believed to be the last two in the world with birthdates in the 1800s.

October 24, 2015

Hearing loss an oft-overlooked problem for hospice patients

Among dying hospice patients, hearing problems are often overlooked, but shouldn’t be, experts say.

October 24, 2015

Caregiver medical leave from work not guaranteed, often unpaid

The United States is the only developed country without paid sick leave policies for all workers and their families, which increases burdens on the millions balancing work with caregiving for an older family member, according to a new review.

October 24, 2015

Elderly kidney patients may not understand treatment choices

Talking through treatment choices and what will happen in the future with health providers is important for elderly patients with chronic kidney disease, a new study finds.

October 24, 2015

Study questions benefits of fish oil supplements

If your daily routine involves taking a fish oil pill for your brain health, you may want to rethink that. In the largest and longest in duration study of its kind, researchers found that taking omega-3 supplements did not slow cognitive decline, The Washington Post reported.

October 24, 2015

Even light activity may help the hearts of older people

For older people who have some trouble getting around, even light activity like household chores may be better for the heart than no activity, according to a new U.S. study.

October 24, 2015

Caring for aging parents leads to negative financial cycle for some, study suggests

Caring for aging parents can be a burden for anyone, but poor women are more likely to need to take it on and to enter a financial downward spiral as a result, a recent study suggests.