Healthy Seniors News

Drug overdoses, liver disease, suicides fuel jump in numbers for whites, U.S. study finds

Study found link between strong cardiorespiratory system and better memory

Cells of elderly sedentary women look much older than their actual age, study finds

Linked to improved memory and ability to think clearly in study

Study finds slight improvement in thinking and memory for civically minded

Older hospital patients treated by a woman were slightly less likely to be readmitted or die within 30 days

It's still common, but noise-safety rules and changing smoking patterns may have helped, researcher says

Cost of brand-name meds for chronic conditions rose nearly 130 times faster than inflation rate

U.S. Life Expectancy Falls for 1st Time in Decades

Devices should be easier to obtain, less expensive under new guidelines

Part of the problem for seniors might lie in the brain, research suggests

Up to 1 in 10 seniors affected, but harm or neglect can be difficult to identify, geriatric specialist says

Genetics and riskier behaviors may help explain the difference, researchers say

Those most sought after as a connection on the social media site tended to live longer, study suggests

'Close contact casting' might help many avoid surgery, study suggests

Diabetes, drugs and guns contribute to disappointing statistics in new global report

Older people's brains have a harder time processing speech, researchers suggest

More people might attain very old age, study finds, but probably not beyond 125 years

Doctors discuss how you and your partner can achieve greater satisfaction

New research could help explain why healthy living isn't always enough

Walking regimen also curbs risk of injury in the first place, study finds

Taking multiple medications and supplements could cause serious problems, FDA warns

They cause millions of injuries and soaring health care costs, CDC report shows

Inactivity boosts their risk for falls, broken bones, serious disease and early death, CDC warns

Both presidential candidates released some personal health information Wednesday, with doctors for both stating they are healthy and fit to serve.