October 26, 2015 5 reasons why we may outlive our kids These are the five reasons why our youth may not be as lucky as the generation ahead of them.
October 26, 2015 Happiness may slow aging, improve health Being healthy can make a person happy, but happiness itself may also lead to better health, according to a new study
October 26, 2015 New Canadian guideline addresses fracture risk in senior care Older adults living in long-term care are more than twice as likely as their peers living at home to suffer a fracture, and a new guideline endorsed by the Scientific Advisory Council of Osteoporosis Canada explains how to reduce their risk.
October 26, 2015 Dutch sound alarm about possible risks of e-cigarettes The Dutch Health Ministry sounded an early warning on Thursday about the possible health risks of electronic cigarettes, announcing plans to clamp down on labeling ahead of European regulations.
October 26, 2015 How to handle a difficult diagnosis It is never easy to receive any difficult diagnosis. Â But what you do next can have a big impact on how well you manage your condition and your life after the doctor delivers the bad news
October 26, 2015 For seniors, hearing trouble linked to greater risk of death Older adults with hearing impairment may have a higher risk of dying than people with normal hearing, a recent study suggests.
October 26, 2015 Archaeologists uncover 'elixir of long life' Archaeologists were digging under a former German beer garden in New York City's Lower East Side when they came upon a stash of 150-year-old liquor bottles.
October 26, 2015 Drug Gammagard may help stabilize Alzheimer's, small study finds For the first time, researchers are reporting that a treatment might help stabilize Alzheimer's disease for as much as three years, but the evidence is weak and only in four patients
October 26, 2015 Elderly Brains Stay Sharp After a Low Trans Fat Life Older people with high levels of omega-3 fatty acids and vitamins B, C, D, and E in their blood do better on cognitive tests than those with lower levels, according to a new study
October 26, 2015 Too much sitting may cause yet another woe If you sit too much throughout the day—behind the wheel, at your desk, or on the couch—you may be increasing your risk of developing an anxiety disorder.