Two of the oldest people in the world have died on the same day.

Oldest people - United States - Prince Edward Island - Canada - New Hampshire
[Tue, 9 Mar 2010 13:46:15 GMT]
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Experts say old age need not be marked by disease and disability. Older adults can take action, even well into their 60s and 70s, to reduce the risk of developing chronic disease and avoid injury.
Chronic - Health - Disease - Conditions and Diseases - Old age
[Sun, 7 Mar 2010 19:02:33 GMT]
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In her 88 years, Florence Siegel has learned how to relax: A glass of wine. A copy of The New York Times, if she can wrest it from her husband. Some classical music, preferably Bach. And every night, she lifts a pipe to her lips and smokes marijuana.

Cannabis - New York Times - Wine - United States - Drugs
[Mon, 22 Feb 2010 14:42:02 GMT]
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Scientists have found specific genetic variants which may explain why some people age earlier than others and say their findings have important implications for understanding cancer and age-related diseases.
Mutation - Gene - Biology - Genetics - Eukaryotic
[Sun, 7 Feb 2010 18:40:20 GMT]
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How much sleep we need is largely a mystery, and sleep seems tougher to come by as we age. Many studies ? often funded by the pharmaceutical industry ? have suggested that we're all sleep-deprived zombies, risking our health for lack of shut-eye.
Sleep deprivation - Sleep disorder - Health - Conditions and Diseases - United States
[Mon, 1 Feb 2010 14:30:20 GMT]
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Older adults may have a tough time tuning out irrelevant information, but this lack of focus can actually boost their memory, a new study finds.
Old age - United States - Seniors - People - Generations and Age Groups
[Thu, 28 Jan 2010 22:01:27 GMT]
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The stereotype that many middle-aged people get depressed and must perk up their lives with sports cars and affairs may be an outdated myth, scientists say.


Midlife crisis - Sport - Literature - Arts - Recreation
[Wed, 27 Jan 2010 20:55:38 GMT]
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Sweet news for baby boomers: Despite all those warnings that loud rock music would damage their ears, their generation appears to have better hearing than their parents did.
Rock music - Baby Boom Generation - Hearing impairment - Health - Hearing
[Tue, 26 Jan 2010 16:15:38 GMT]
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If the cardiologist's warnings do not scare you, consider this: Controlling blood pressure just might be the best protection yet known against dementia.
Blood pressure - Health - Cardiology - Conditions and Diseases - Cardiovascular Disorders
[Mon, 25 Jan 2010 21:46:59 GMT]
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Arthur McCoy didn't let the amputation of a leg because of cancer stop him from riding motorcycles. The solution to his disability came in the form of a third wheel.
Cancer - Amputation - Motorcycle - Health - Conditions and Diseases
[Sun, 24 Jan 2010 17:47:40 GMT]
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Freshen up your look (without going under the knife!) and feel more youthful these 10 age-defying tips.

Programming - Languages - Java - User Interface Classes - Graphics
[Wed, 30 Dec 2009 18:54:49 GMT]
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Amid ongoing claims that long-term cell phone radiation may lead to brain tumors comes a new study suggesting the radio waves may protect and even reverse Alzheimer's disease, at least in mice.
Mobile phone - Brain tumor - cellphones - Science and Technology - Alzheimer's disease
[Thu, 7 Jan 2010 00:44:50 GMT]
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The Senior Medicare Patrol is one of the least-known forces in the government's effort to eliminate fraud, which drains billions of dollars a year. The 4,700volunteers have been credited with saving taxpayers more than $100 million since 1997
Medicare - Fraud - Government - Medicare fraud - Health
[Tue, 29 Dec 2009 19:52:49 GMT]
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At-home technology now can monitor senior citizens' movements,  track their vital statistics and remind them to take medications. The devices allow older people to remain in their homes with more oversight from loved ones or medical specialists.
Old age - Seniors - Technology - Statistics - People
[Tue, 29 Dec 2009 01:45:31 GMT]
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They're not your grandpa's hearing aids. New technology ranges from completely invisible hearing aids  ? they sit deep in the ear canal for months at a time ? to a new waterproof device that aims to withstand at least three swims a week.


Hearing aid - Technology - Business - Products and Services - Healthcare
[Mon, 28 Dec 2009 20:36:26 GMT]
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Older people who walk slowly are almost three times more likely to die of heart disease and related causes than older people who walk faster, according to a new study by French scientists.
Heart disease - Health - Conditions and Diseases - Cardiovascular Disorders - Women
[Mon, 16 Nov 2009 20:43:59 GMT]
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Adults with little Internet experience show changes in their brain activity after just one week online, a new study finds.


[Mon, 19 Oct 2009 20:42:38 GMT]
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Americans got a bit of good news this month: Half the kids born today in wealthy countries could live at least 100 years. The other half might live long, too.


[Tue, 13 Oct 2009 16:12:24 GMT]
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This 7-day plan based on cutting-edge research will wake you up above the neck while still delivering the calorie-torching, body-toning benefits of ordinary workouts.

[Sun, 4 Oct 2009 16:10:55 GMT]
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[Sun, 4 Oct 2009 16:10:55 GMT]
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Ever walk into a room and forget why you entered? Or completely space out during an important meeting at work? It's frustrating, but usually normal.

[Mon, 5 Oct 2009 20:35:36 GMT]
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During the Great Depression, some of the hardest times our country has faced, the average life expectancy in the United States actually rose. This surprising bump in the population?s health is also seen in other economic downturns ? likely even the current one.


[Fri, 2 Oct 2009 15:29:32 GMT]
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Most babies born in rich countries this century will eventually make it to their 100th birthday, new research says.


[Thu, 1 Oct 2009 23:01:44 GMT]
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More than 35 million people around the world are living with Alzheimer's disease or other types of dementia, says the most in-depth attempt yet to assess the brain-destroying illness ? and it's an ominous forecast as the population grays.

[Mon, 21 Sep 2009 23:19:07 GMT]
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Dozens of people who use large amounts of denture cream have filed lawsuits against the makers, saying they developed serious copper deficiencies from the zinc in the product.


[Fri, 18 Sep 2009 17:48:01 GMT]
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Even in the "oldest old," a little physical activity goes a long way, extending life by at least a few years for people in their mid- to late 80s, Israeli researchers found.


[Mon, 14 Sep 2009 20:04:27 GMT]
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Old thinking: After a certain age, decline is inevitable. New thinking: Smart health habits can extend an active, joyful midlife indefinitely.

[Sun, 13 Sep 2009 16:00:54 GMT]
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U.S. life expectancy has risen to a new high, now standing at nearly 78 years, the government reported Wednesday.


[Wed, 19 Aug 2009 17:05:13 GMT]
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Binge drinking is usually seen as a problem of college campuses, but many older adults may be overindulging in alcohol as well, a study published Monday suggests.

[Mon, 17 Aug 2009 23:15:46 GMT]
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What you're doing right and how to do it better to stay healthy, happy, and strong for years to come.

[Fri, 14 Aug 2009 12:33:34 GMT]
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High cholesterol levels in midlife ? even cholesterol levels considered only borderline elevated ? significantly increases the risk of Alzheimer's disease 30 years later, results of a large study indicate.


[Wed, 5 Aug 2009 16:38:44 GMT]
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Doing crossword puzzles, reading, and playing cards daily may delay the rapid memory decline that occurs if people develop dementia, according to a U.S. study.


[Mon, 3 Aug 2009 22:20:50 GMT]
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