Gardening programs good way to boost health, energy of older adults, researchers find
Mar 21, 2011
Older adults who spend time gardening are more likely to eat healthier foods, and report better quality of life and higher energy levels than other seniors who don’t garden, according to new research.
Mortality rates rise in U.S.
May 03, 2010
Mortality rates in the U.S. have been worsening over the last 20 years. A new report shows that its world rankings have slid during that period.
Intentional weight-loss lowers mortality rate for seniors, research shows
Apr 06, 2010
Older adults who purposefully lose weight have a lower mortality rate, according to new research.
Handgrip strength linked to all-cause mortality in study
Feb 10, 2010
Evaluating the handgrip strength of very old seniors could be an effective way to evaluate risk for death, according to a recently published study.