Want to live longer? Cheer up and have a drink, researchers say
Nov 11, 2008
Researchers in America and Canada have unveiled the secret formula behind aging well–and it’s more “upbeat” than some might think.
Seniors have higher rates of cancer, fewer treatment options
Nov 07, 2008
The elderly are routinely excluded from clinical trials for cancer treatments, even though 60% of all cancer cases occur among the senior population, according to new research.
CDC confident new flu vaccine will protect against this year’s virus
Sep 26, 2008
While last year’s flu season proved problematic for health officials, this year scientists say they are well prepared.
World’s oldest man turns 113
Sep 19, 2008
For his 113th birthday this week, the world’s oldest man received gifts, flowers and $1,000 from his town’s mayor. What he wants, however, is to live another five years.
Pelvic floor disorders affect almost half of women over 80
Sep 18, 2008
Nearly 50% of women aged 80 or older experience a pelvic floor disorder, which can take the form of urinary incontinence, fecal incontinence or pelvic organ prolapse, according to a new report.
For most nursing assistants, it’s about answering the call, study finds
Aug 29, 2008
Most nursing assistants in nursing homes enter the field to help others, according to the National Nursing Assistant Survey, a detailed sampling of the attitudes and opinions of nursing assistants. Released...
More than 1 in 10 seniors report abuse
Aug 26, 2008
Nearly 13% of seniors suffer some kind of abuse, usually in the form of verbal mistreatment, according to a recent report.
Older generations get some R-E-S-P-E-C-T
Aug 22, 2008
It seems that the age-old rule to “respect your elders” has paid off. The so-called Silent Generation and the Greatest Generation are the most widely admired age groups, according to a recent...
Very old maintain independence through 100th year
Aug 21, 2008
While many people associate extreme old age with failing health, new research suggests that many centenarians live independent, healthy lives.
Seniors’ immune systems strengthened by flu epidemic of 1918
Aug 19, 2008
Researchers are finding that the survivors of the 1918 flu epidemic are still producing antibodies to protect against it. This revelation, they say, could help scientists develop prevention methods for...