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Memory Problems May Worsen After Hospital Stay
March 21, 2012 -- Older people who are hospitalized may experience a worsening of their memory problems and thinking abilities after they are discharged, a new study suggests. Exactly why this occurs is not fully understood. “Hospitalization is very common in older age and many older Americans are s
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U.S. Death Rates Drop 60% in 75 Years
March 13, 2012 -- Death may be inevitable, but a new report shows the risk of death isn’t what it used to be. Researchers found the risk of dying has dropped by 60% over the last 75 years. The CDC report on trends on death rates in the U.S. shows the risk of death has decreased for all age groups, b
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Berries Boost Brain Function
March 9, 2012 -- Making berries a part of your daily diet may help keep your memory sharp, a new review shows. The review shows there’s strong evidence that eating berries boosts brain function and may prevent age-related memory loss. “In addition to their now well-known antioxidant effects, dietary
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Study: Sleep Disturbances Not Linked to Aging
March 1, 2012 -- Like fine wine, sleep may get better with age. At least that’s what a study of more than 150,000 adults suggests. According to the new report, many people in their 80s have fewer complaints about their sleep than their younger counterparts. Although the results are based on self-rep
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Top 5 Happiest States in the U.S.
Feb. 28, 2012 -- People who live in Hawaii are the happiest in the U.S. and have the most positive outlook, according to this year’s Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index. It’s the third year in a row the survey has ranked Hawaii as the No. 1 state for well-being. North Dakota, Minnesota, Utah, and Ala
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Online and Mail-Order Pharmacies: How to Be Safe
People get deals on shoes, travel, and appliances online. Why not prescription drugs? You can find lower prices and convenience through mail-order or online pharmacies. Just be careful. "Rogue" pharmacies use the Internet to market counterfeit drugs. You could end up with something that doesn’t trea
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Dos and Don'ts for Saving Money on Rx Drugs
If you think you’re spending a lot of money on prescription drugs, you’re probably right. In 2008, American patients and insurance companies spent more than $234 billion on prescriptions, up from $40 million in 1990. In 2020, annual spending on prescription drugs is expected to top $512 billion. Wit
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Doctors’ Honesty Put to the Test
Feb. 8, 2012 -- Is your doctor always telling you the truth? Maybe not, according to a survey on doctor honesty. More than 1,800 doctors nationwide answered anonymously. "Fifty-five percent said in the last year they described a patient's prognosis in a more positive way than was warranted," says re
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Sex and the Elderly: STD Risk Often Ignored
Feb. 2, 2012 -- The rate of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) has more than doubled among middle-aged adults and the elderly over the last decade, but the reasons for this are unclear. One cause may be the increased popularity of erectile dysfunction drugs that have made sex possible for millions
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Mild Memory Problems May Be More Common in Men
Jan. 25, 2012 -- Men may be more likely than women to experience mild memory or cognition problems. This condition, called mild cognitive impairment (MCI), often comes on before full-blown dementia. More than just “senior moments,” MCI symptoms may include difficulty remembering recent events and/or
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