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January 31, 2012
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The Canadian PURE MIND study, released at the Canadian Stroke Congress in Ottowa, Canada, finds that the majority of the senior population both nationally and internationally suffer from brain small vessel disease. "Recent national and international imaging studies on the … Continue reading
January 30, 2012
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According to new research, cancer survivors over the age of 65 are set to increase by an astounding 42 percent by the year 2020. Published in Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention, researchers from the Office of Cancer Survivorship at the … Continue reading
January 29, 2012
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Those who have been physically active their entire lives may see their hard work pay off, as new research suggest those who exercise throughout their lives tend to age more gracefully. In a study published in the American Journal of … Continue reading
January 28, 2012
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Boomers are trying hard to stay fit and active for as long as possible. This means exercising and eating a nutritious diet as ways to continue to age gracefully and in place. Although numerous seniors are doing their part to … Continue reading
January 27, 2012
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A new study finds that high levels of a specific hormone can predict when patients with kidney problems will develop heart problems, require dialysis or even die prematurely. Researchers at the University of Colorado School of Medicine published their findings … Continue reading
January 26, 2012
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Researchers from Carnegie Mellon University recently unveiled a study that claims seniors are the most dangerous drivers on the road, Voices of America reports. In the study, researchers wrote that the fatality rate for drivers over 85 is four times … Continue reading
January 25, 2012
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For many seniors aging in place, they tend to feel like they can still do it all – as long as they still have their spouse alongside them. This was true for Florence R. “Pat” Herman, 80 and her husband … Continue reading
January 24, 2012
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Nick and Cheryl Yanosky originally met in high school and started dating there, knowing that they were right for each other, according to WTNH News. Their love blossomed over 40 years, but now the couple faces a real challenge – … Continue reading
January 23, 2012
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Exercise can reduce the side effects of arthritis, even in patients who are overweight, according to new findings from researchers at Duke University Medical Center, published in Arthritis & Rheumatism. Scientists tested this by using two groups of male mice. … Continue reading
January 22, 2012
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A new study shows that as people age, their bodies tend to need less sleep. Published in the medical journal Current Biology, researchers from the University of Surrey in the UK compared the sleeping habits of young people, between the … Continue reading