Senior Health News Archive

• Sleep Apnea in Seniors Tied to Alzheimer's in Study
  May 19, 2013
• Heart Risks Last Beyond Hospital Discharge, Study Finds
  May 16, 2013
• Some Types of Skin Cancer Linked to Lower Chances of Alzheimer's
  May 15, 2013
• Experimental Drug Seems to Aid Memory in Mice With Alzheimer's
  May 14, 2013
• How to Quickly Spot Signs of Stroke: Experts
  May 13, 2013
• Many Seniors Suffer Mental Decline in Silence: CDC
  May 09, 2013
• High Blood Sugar May Add to Alzheimer's Risk: Study
  May 08, 2013
• Living Long May Protect Against Early Alzheimer's, Study Finds
  May 06, 2013
• Centenarians a Happy Lot, Survey Says
  May 03, 2013
• General Anesthesia Not Linked to Raised Risk for Dementia
  May 01, 2013
• For Some Seniors With Skin Cancer, Surgery Not Always Best Choice
  April 30, 2013
• Mediterranean Diet Might Help Stave Off Dementia
  April 29, 2013
• Health Tip: Watch for Signs of Elder Abuse
  April 26, 2013
• Gene Studies Could Point to New Alzheimer's Treatments
  April 25, 2013
• Alzheimer's Patients May Face Looming Shortage of Neurologists
  April 18, 2013
• Your Autoantibody 'Profile' Might Someday Help Spot Illness
  April 18, 2013
• Seriously Stressed? Hair Analysis Tells All, Study Finds
  April 17, 2013
• Brain Changes Seen in Relatives of People With Alzheimer's
  April 17, 2013
• Mental Exercise May Help Keep Seniors Sharp
  April 15, 2013
• Exercise May Help People With Alzheimer's Avoid Nursing Homes
  April 15, 2013
• Newly Created Rats Designed to Speed Alzheimer's Research
  April 10, 2013
• Gene May Double Risk of Alzheimer's in Blacks
  April 09, 2013
• Few U.S. Seniors Take Advantage of Shingles Vaccine
  April 09, 2013
• Overweight While Younger Ups Kidney Risk Later
  April 04, 2013
• U.S. Spends More on Dementia Care Than Heart Disease or Cancer: Study
  April 03, 2013
• Obama Unveils Vast Brain-Mapping Project
  April 02, 2013
• Mental, Physical Challenges May Help Seniors Stay Sharp, Study Says
  April 01, 2013
• Researchers Test Implanted Brain Stimulator for Alzheimer's
  March 28, 2013
• Could Herpes Virus Affect Memory in Older Adults?
  March 25, 2013
• Isolation, Loneliness May Raise Death Risk for Elderly
  March 25, 2013
• Steady Rise in Heart Valve Infections Noted in U.S.
  March 22, 2013
• Pneumonia May Lead to Serious Aftereffects for Seniors
  March 22, 2013
• Acting Out Dreams During Sleep May Signal Dementia
  March 21, 2013
• A Third of U.S. Seniors Die With Dementia, Study Finds
  March 19, 2013
• High Blood Pressure May Add to Alzheimer's Risk, Study Finds
  March 18, 2013
• FDA Wants to Relax Approval Process for Alzheimer's Drugs
  March 14, 2013
• Efforts to Prevent Hospital-Based Infection Falling Short, Survey Finds
  March 14, 2013
• Bathroom Visits May Add to Sleep Problems for Seniors
  March 14, 2013
• Health Tip: Seniors, Be Prepared for Dental Visits
  March 12, 2013
• Seniors Getting Unnecessary Colonoscopies: Study
  March 11, 2013
• Experimental Alzheimer's Drug Shows Promise, Study Finds
  March 11, 2013
• Human Brain Cells Used to Make Mice Smarter
  March 07, 2013
• Health Tip: Spot the Early Stages of Alzheimer's
  March 06, 2013
• Report Details Steps to Boost Patient Safety
  March 05, 2013
• Certain Sleep Aids May Raise Hip Fracture Risk in Nursing Homes: Study
  March 04, 2013
• Kids, Seniors Prone to MRSA Infections Depending on Season: Study
  March 01, 2013
• More Regular Meals May Improve Dementia Care
  February 28, 2013
• For Alzheimer's Caregivers, Patience and Compassion Are Key
  February 22, 2013
• Thigh Fat May Slow Down Seniors
  February 22, 2013
• Flu Vaccine Fell Short for Seniors This Season: CDC
  February 21, 2013
• High-Antioxidant Diet May Not Prevent Stroke, Dementia, Study Finds
  February 20, 2013
• Injuries Rising Among Young Dancers
  February 19, 2013
• U.S. Plans Billion-Dollar Project to Study the Brain
  February 18, 2013
• Damage to Tiny Blood Vessels in Brain May Raise Alzheimer's Risk
  February 18, 2013
• Health Tip: Seeing Behind the Wheel
  February 15, 2013
• MRSA 'Super Bug' Prevalent in Nursing Homes, Study Finds
  February 15, 2013
• Women With Alzheimer's-Linked Gene Show Faster Cell Aging
  February 13, 2013
• Scientists Explore How Zinc Fights Off Infection
  February 07, 2013
• Flu Shot May Not Work as Well for Seniors
  February 06, 2013
• Number of Americans With Alzheimer's May Triple by 2050
  February 06, 2013
• Sunshine Linked to Lower Rheumatoid Arthritis Risk: Study
  February 05, 2013
• A Good Mood May Boost Seniors' Brain Power
  February 04, 2013
• Review Finds No Evidence Alzheimer's, Parkinson's Are Infectious
  February 04, 2013
• Exercising at Midlife May Stave Off Dementia Down the Road
  February 04, 2013
• Constipation Treatments Not Equally Effective: Review
  January 28, 2013
• PET Scans Helpful, But Not Definitive for Alzheimer's Diagnosis
  January 28, 2013
• More Evidence Ties Heart Disease to Mental Decline
  January 28, 2013
• Signs of Brain Damage Show Up in Scans of Living, Retired NFL Players
  January 22, 2013
• Poorer Neighborhoods Often Have Less Safe Playgrounds
  January 21, 2013
• Hearing Loss May Hasten Mental Decline
  January 21, 2013
• Doctor Explains Why Flu a Greater Threat to Seniors
  January 17, 2013
• U.S. Launches Extensive Alzheimer's Studies
  January 14, 2013
• Winter Holds Many Hazards for Seniors, Expert Warns
  January 12, 2013
• Lifetime of Speaking a 2nd Language May Boost Aging Brain
  January 08, 2013
• Common Blood Pressure Drugs Might Lower Dementia Risk
  January 07, 2013
• Brain Injury Doesn't Raise Dementia Risk for Most: Study
  January 03, 2013
• Future Astronauts May Be Exposed to Alzheimer's Risk Factor
  January 02, 2013
• Studies of Alzheimer's Caregivers May Overlook Non-Spouses
  December 26, 2012
• Survival Equal in 2 Types of Abdominal Aneurysm Repair: Study
  December 21, 2012
• Palliative Care Eases Suffering for Seniors at End of Life: Study
  December 20, 2012
• Poor Vision Can Isolate Seniors
  December 17, 2012
• Less Mental Decline Seen in Older Blacks Who Went Hungry as Kids
  December 14, 2012
• Loneliness May Boost Odds of Dementia
  December 11, 2012
• Women Far More Likely to Live to 100 Than Men: U.S. Census
  December 11, 2012
• Funding Meals on Wheels Keeps Seniors Independent: Study
  December 07, 2012
• Most Seniors Get a Good Night's Sleep, Study Says
  November 30, 2012
• Health Tip: If Dementia Causes Sleep Problems
  November 29, 2012
• Abused Elderly Likely to Have Brain, Head and Neck Injuries
  November 27, 2012
• Injuries Skyrocket From Inflatable Bounce Houses: Study
  November 26, 2012
• Alzheimer's May Progress Differently in Women, Men
  November 26, 2012
• Reading, Games May Help Aging Brains Stay Sharp
  November 25, 2012
• Upbeat View on Old Age May Help Seniors Bounce Back From Disability
  November 20, 2012
• Unemployed at Higher Risk for Heart Attack?
  November 19, 2012
• Regular Exercise May Help Seniors Stave Off Heart Failure
  November 15, 2012
• Scientists ID Gene Mutation That May Triple Alzheimer's Risk
  November 14, 2012
• Family's Questions About Alzheimer's Patients Can Put Nurses in a Bind
  November 13, 2012
• Genital Injuries Common But Preventable, Researchers Say
  November 12, 2012
• Alzheimer's Signs Found in Brains of Young Adults With Gene Mutation
  November 06, 2012
• High Blood Pressure Often Missed in Young Adults: Study
  November 06, 2012
• Gene Linked to Alzheimer's May Lose Power With Age
  November 02, 2012
• Physical Activity in Old Age May Protect Brain
  November 01, 2012
• Frailty Linked to Dementia in Oldest Adults
  October 24, 2012
• Short-Term, Early HRT May Cut Women's Alzheimer's Risk: Study
  October 24, 2012
• More Antibiotic Use Tied to Rise in Diarrheal Infections in Hospitals: Study
  October 22, 2012
• High-Carb Diet in Old Age Linked to Mental Decline
  October 19, 2012
• Some With Alzheimer's Better Off Staying on Antipsychotics: Study
  October 18, 2012
• Videos of Real-Life Stumbles May Help Fall-Prevention Efforts
  October 17, 2012
• Measuring Brain Plaques May Yield Clues to Alzheimer's Risk
  October 15, 2012
• Medicare Open Enrollment Starts Monday
  October 12, 2012
• Many Seniors Overpaying for Medicare Drug Plans: Study
  October 11, 2012
• Drugs to Prevent Alzheimer's to Be Tested in Large Trial
  October 11, 2012
• Zinc Harder to Absorb in Old Age, Animal Study Shows
  October 11, 2012
• Mouse Study Sheds New Light on How Memories Are Stored
  October 08, 2012
• Alzheimer's Drug Shows Potential in Trials
  October 08, 2012
• Doctor Offers Hunting Safety Tips
  October 07, 2012
• Health Tip: Reduce Your Risk of Falling
  October 05, 2012
• Clenched Hand May Prevent 'Choking' Under Pressure
  October 05, 2012
• Health Tip: Caring for an Older Person's Teeth
  October 03, 2012
• Seniors Who Fell Recently May Fare Worse After Surgery
  October 02, 2012
• Use of Medicare Skilled Nursing Benefit Is High at End of Life: Study
  October 02, 2012
• Some Women's Brains Contain Male DNA: Study
  September 26, 2012
• Telling Patients When They're Unfit to Drive Cuts Crashes: Study
  September 26, 2012
• Aging Population Poses Long-Term Challenges to U.S. Economy
  September 25, 2012
• U.S. Sees a Run on New Knees Since 1990s
  September 25, 2012
• U.S. Antibiotic Prescribing Rates Highest in South: Study
  September 24, 2012
• Suicide Now Kills More Americans Than Car Crashes: Study
  September 20, 2012
• Medicare Gaps Leave Many With Big Bill at End of Life, Study Finds
  September 14, 2012
• Health Tip: Keep Your Teeth Healthier
  September 11, 2012
• Some Blood Pressure Drugs Might Help Slow Alzheimer's: Study
  September 11, 2012
• 'Magic' Carpet Could Help Shield Elderly From Falls
  September 06, 2012
• Ex-NFL Players at Higher Risk for Alzheimer's, ALS: Study
  September 05, 2012
• Ginkgo Won't Prevent Alzheimer's, Study Finds
  September 05, 2012
• Many Heart Attacks May Go Unrecognized in Seniors
  September 04, 2012
• Discovery May Improve Diagnosis of Alzheimer's, Parkinson's
  August 29, 2012
• Mental Skills Decline More Sharply for Women With Alzheimer's: Study
  August 29, 2012
• Health Tip: Coping With Early-Onset Alzheimer's
  August 28, 2012
• Midlife Fitness May Mean Healthier Old Age, Study Finds
  August 27, 2012
• Meditation May Help Fight Loneliness, Study Says
  August 24, 2012
• Alzheimer's Drug Shows Some Promise in Trials
  August 24, 2012
• Condition Commonly Seen in Aging May Alter Brain Function
  August 13, 2012
• More Evidence That Exercise in Middle Age Boosts Health
  August 13, 2012
• 'Exergames' Can Help Inactive Folks Get Moving: Study
  August 10, 2012
• Workers With Disabilities More Prone to Injuries: Study
  August 10, 2012
• Balance, Strength Training Reduce Falls for Elderly, Study Finds
  August 08, 2012
• Health Tip: Focus on Healthy Aging
  August 06, 2012
• Chronic 'Butter Flavoring' Exposure Linked to Harmful Brain Process
  August 06, 2012
• Extreme Heat Biggest Weather Killer, Expert Warns
  August 03, 2012
• Low Vitamin D Levels May Raise Death Risk in Older Adults: Study
  August 03, 2012
• Alzheimer's Progression Slower After 80: Study
  August 02, 2012
• In Mice, Alzheimer's-Linked Protein Shows Promise Against MS
  August 01, 2012
• Health Tip: Help Prevent Malnutrition in Seniors
  July 30, 2012
• Health Tip: Why Some Seniors Can't Sleep
  July 27, 2012
• Poor Sleep Ups Odds for Nursing Home Care, Study Finds
  July 27, 2012
• Need to Get Walking More? Clip on a Pedometer
  July 24, 2012
• Older Americans See Better Today, Study Finds
  July 20, 2012
• Medicare Beats Private Plans for Patient Satisfaction: Survey
  July 19, 2012
• Health Tip: Heed the Warning Signs of Heat Exhaustion
  July 17, 2012
• Patients' Skin Cells Yield Research Model for Alzheimer's
  July 16, 2012
• Even Slight Mental Decline Can Harm Health, Studies Suggest
  July 16, 2012
• High Blood Pressure May Protect Some Frail Elderly: Study
  July 16, 2012
• Faltering Steps May Indicate Oncoming Dementia
  July 15, 2012
• One-Fifth of Nursing Home Residents Fall in First Month
  June 25, 2012
• 'Absentminded' Errors Common in Older Adults: Study
  June 20, 2012
• Hospitalization May Be 'Tipping Point' for Alzheimer's Decline
  June 19, 2012
• High Rates of Untreated Kidney Failure Seen in Elderly
  June 19, 2012
• Loneliness, Living Alone Might Shorten Life
  June 18, 2012
• Vitamin D Plus Calcium May Extend Life
  June 15, 2012
• Seniors' Attitude on Age May Affect Dementia Test Results: Study
  June 14, 2012
• Omega-3 Supplements May Not Aid Aging Brain
  June 13, 2012
• Alzheimer's-Linked Gene May Have More Effect on Women
  June 12, 2012
• Could Slow Walking Foreshadow Early Dementia?
  June 11, 2012
• Skin Cells Turned Into Brain Cells in Lab Study
  June 07, 2012
• Two-Thirds of Osteo Hip Fractures Occur After 80: U.S. Study
  June 07, 2012
• Some Docs Would Order Cancer Screening for Very Sick Elderly
  June 06, 2012
• Little Short-Term Risk of Repeat Bout of Shingles, Study Finds
  June 05, 2012
• More Vitamin D Might Help Older People Stay Active
  June 01, 2012
• U.S. Program Targets Antipsychotic Drug Use in Nursing Homes
  May 30, 2012
• Healthy Brain Connections Help Maintain Intellect in Old Age
  May 29, 2012
• Study Offers Ways to Decrease Use of Restraints at Nursing Homes
  May 23, 2012
• Injury-Linked Deaths Vary Widely Among States
  May 22, 2012
• Colonoscopy May Detect Curable Cancer in Elderly: Study
  May 22, 2012
• 'Bad' Fat May Hurt Brain Function Over Time
  May 18, 2012
• Trial Set to See if Drug Can Prevent Alzheimer's
  May 15, 2012
• For Dementia Patients, Feeding Tubes May Increase Bed Sores
  May 14, 2012
• Older People With Dementia Cared for Mostly at Home
  May 11, 2012
• Smell Tests Don't Predict Alzheimer's, Study Finds
  May 10, 2012
• Rate of Hospitalizations for Stroke Has Declined in U.S.
  May 09, 2012
• Depression in Mid-Life Linked to Higher Odds for Later Dementia
  May 07, 2012
• Having a 'Purpose in Life' May Help Shield You From Dementia
  May 07, 2012
• Eating More Foods Rich in Omega-3s May Lower Alzheimer's Risk: Study
  May 02, 2012
• Seniors Undertreated for Asthma, and Many Skip Inhalers: Study
  May 01, 2012
• How That Glass of Red Wine Might Help You Live Longer
  May 01, 2012
• Exercise Plus Computer Time May Boost Seniors' Brains
  May 01, 2012
• Eating Berries Might Help Preserve Your Memory
  April 26, 2012
• Health Tip: When Seniors Are Malnourished
  April 25, 2012
• Strength Training May Give Boost to Seniors' Brains
  April 23, 2012
• Basketball Legend Pat Summitt Leaving as Tennessee Women's Coach
  April 19, 2012
• Health Tip: Seniors Need Their Nutrients
  April 18, 2012
• Women With Older Partners More Often Admitted to Nursing Homes
  April 18, 2012
• Everyday Activities Might Lower Alzheimer's Risk
  April 18, 2012
• When Does Boxing-Related Head Trauma Become Too Much?
  April 18, 2012
• Avastin No Benefit to Older Lung Cancer Patients: Study
  April 17, 2012
• New Method to Reveal Alzheimer's Marker Shows Promise
  April 17, 2012
• Researchers ID Genes That May Determine Mental Illness
  April 15, 2012
• White Women Make Up Bulk of Assisted-Living Residents
  April 11, 2012
• EKG Heart Test May Predict Risk in Older Adults
  April 10, 2012
• Climate Change Could Be Tough on Seniors' Health: Study
  April 09, 2012
• Infection Might Raise Blood Clot Risk for Older Adults: Study
  April 05, 2012
• New Drug Might Reduce an Alzheimer's Marker: Study
  April 02, 2012
• Thyroid Surgery Riskier for Older Patients: Study
  March 30, 2012
• Antipsychotic Drugs Might Raise Heart Attack Risk: Study
  March 28, 2012
• Brain Scans Suggest How Alzheimer's Spreads
  March 21, 2012
• Health Tip: Manage Memory Loss
  March 13, 2012
• Depression Could Worsen Mental Decline in Heart Patients
  March 05, 2012
• Toxins Afloat in Shark Fin Soup?
  March 01, 2012
• Health Tip: Help Prevent Eye Problems
  February 29, 2012
• Health Tip: Seniors Need Exercise, Too
  February 24, 2012
• Certain Antipsychotics Up Risk of Death for Patients With Dementia: Study
  February 23, 2012
• Hospitals Ranked for Emergency Medicine Quality
  February 22, 2012
• Living to 100 May Be Tougher Than You Think
  February 17, 2012
• Sleeplessness Tied to Early Alzheimer's, Study Says
  February 14, 2012
• In Mice, Cancer Drug Shows Effect on Alzheimer's Symptoms
  February 09, 2012
• Health Tip: When You Can't Hear
  February 07, 2012
• Health Tip: How to Protect Seniors From Injury
  February 06, 2012
• New Criteria Could Change Who Is Diagnosed With Alzheimer's
  February 06, 2012
• Antidepressants May Not Raise Suicide Risk in Youth: Study
  February 06, 2012
• Winter Can Pose Hazards for Seniors
  February 04, 2012
• Questionnaire Could Help Predict Alzheimer's: Study
  February 03, 2012
• Same Genes Key to Early & Late-Onset Alzheimer's: Study
  February 02, 2012
• Alzheimer's-Linked Brain Plaques May Affect Memory in Healthy People
  February 01, 2012
• Alternative to Colonoscopy Spots Cancers, Too
  January 31, 2012
• Neurologists Should Screen Patients for Abuse: Experts
  January 25, 2012
• Men at Higher Risk for Mental Decline That Precedes Alzheimer's
  January 25, 2012
• Certain Seniors at Risk for Infection After ER Visit: Study
  January 23, 2012
• Steady Diet of Mental Stimulation Might Reduce Alzheimer's Risk
  January 23, 2012
• Health Tip: Strengthen Your Muscles
  January 20, 2012
• Antidepressants Might Raise Fall Risk in Nursing Homes
  January 19, 2012
• Stroke Patients With Delirium Have Worse Prognosis
  January 19, 2012
• U.S. Wants to Buttress Alzheimer's Arsenal by 2025
  January 18, 2012
• Genes May Guide Intelligence Throughout Life
  January 18, 2012
• Younger Adults on Multiple Meds at Risk for Falls: Study
  January 17, 2012
• Heavier Ex-NFL Players May Be Prone to Brain Decline
  January 17, 2012
• U.S. Wants to Buttress Alzheimer's Arsenal by 2025
  January 17, 2012
• Changes in Cerebrospinal Fluid May Signal Early Alzheimer's
  January 03, 2012
• Health Tip: Dealing With Alzheimer's
  December 30, 2011
• 'Silent Strokes' Linked to Memory Loss in Elderly: Study
  December 29, 2011
• Know the Signs of Alzheimer's
  December 28, 2011
• Vitamins, Omega-3s May Keep Brain From Shrinking: Study
  December 28, 2011
• Racial Disparities Seem to Persist in Depression Diagnosis
  December 27, 2011
• Health Tip: Learning to Eat With Dentures
  December 26, 2011
• Health Tip: Prevent Falls During Holiday Decorating
  December 23, 2011
• Chorus Gives Voice to Those With Alzheimer's
  December 22, 2011
• Most Sick or Disabled Seniors Want Docs to Say How Long They Have
  December 21, 2011
• Thinner Brains Could Signal Alzheimer's, Study Suggests
  December 21, 2011
• 'Body Clock' Might Affect Women's Dementia Risk
  December 13, 2011
• Health Tip: Should You Still Be Driving?
  December 09, 2011
• For Older Runners, the Message Is: Keep Those Legs Pumping
  December 09, 2011
• Risk for Dementia Rises When Diabetes, Depression Meet: Study
  December 05, 2011
• Non-Fried Fish Might Help Ward Off Alzheimer's: Study
  November 30, 2011
• Medication Review May Benefit Home Health Care Patients
  November 29, 2011
• Regular Sex May Be Key to Happy Marriage for Seniors
  November 21, 2011
• At-Home Blood Pressure Readings Might Help Track Ailing Brain: Study
  November 21, 2011
• Could Weight Loss Be Early Sign of Alzheimer's?
  November 21, 2011
• Seniors' Memory Doesn't Seem to Improve With Sleep: Study
  November 20, 2011
• More Americans Living to 90, U.S. Census Finds
  November 17, 2011
• Older ER Patients Less Likely to Get Pain Meds, Data Shows
  November 16, 2011
• Low-Income Seniors at Greater Risk for Heart Failure
  November 14, 2011
• Poorer Americans See Sharper Health Declines With Age
  November 11, 2011
• 'Mini-Strokes' Linked to Earlier Deaths
  November 10, 2011
• Money Woes May Drive Some Seniors to Smoke, Drink More
  November 09, 2011
• Seniors Choose Medicare Prescription Plans Wisely: Study
  November 08, 2011
• High-Tech Suit Lets You Know What It's Like to Be Old
  October 28, 2011
• Some People With Alzheimer's Take Conflicting Drugs
  October 28, 2011
• New Alzheimer's Drug Shows Early Promise
  October 10, 2011
• Many Medicare Patients Get Surgeries in Last Year of Life: Study
  October 06, 2011
• Nursing Homes Not Meeting Flu-Shot Goals, Study Says
  October 05, 2011
• Gauging General Health as 'Poor' May Point to Dementia Risk
  October 05, 2011
• Hospital Readmission Rates on the Rise in Older Adults: Study
  October 04, 2011
• Small Study Links Surgery and Anesthesia With Alzheimer's
  September 30, 2011
• Laughter Might Be Good Medicine for Alzheimer's Patients
  September 30, 2011
• Abnormal Protein May Explain Loss of Smell With Alzheimer's
  September 29, 2011
• Super-Tight Blood Sugar Control May Not Ease Mental Decline in Diabetics
  September 28, 2011
• Study Suggests Link Between Sleep Deprivation, Alzheimer's Risk
  September 28, 2011
• End-Stage Alzheimer's Patients Often Hospitalized Unnecessarily
  September 28, 2011
• Extra Pounds Linked to Weaker Legs in Older Women
  September 27, 2011
• Surgeon Experience Matters in Neck Artery Procedure: Study
  September 27, 2011
• Could Too Little Vitamin B-12 Shrink the Aging Brain?
  September 26, 2011
• Hip Fracture May Raise a Woman's Risk of Earlier Death
  September 26, 2011
• More Evidence Links Diabetes, Dementia
  September 19, 2011
• Dementia Patients Seem to Benefit From Small Group Homes
  September 16, 2011
• Fall-Prone Seniors May Have Trouble Adjusting to Poorer Vision
  September 16, 2011
• Certain 'Senior Moments' May Signal Mental Decline
  September 15, 2011
• ADHD Doubles a Child's Risk of Injury: Study
  September 15, 2011
• Health Tip: Look for Signs of Elder Abuse
  September 14, 2011
• Older Women Can Benefit From Sex Ed Campaigns
  September 14, 2011
• Many Alzheimer's Cases Go Unrecognized: Report
  September 13, 2011
• Health Tip: Stay Social as You Grow Older
  September 12, 2011
• Insulin Spray May Improve Alzheimer's Symptoms
  September 12, 2011
• High Cholesterol Might Be Linked to Alzheimer's Disease
  September 12, 2011
• Short-Term Memory Loss May Be Best Predictor of Alzheimer's
  September 06, 2011
• Routine Chores Might Help Keep Dementia at Bay
  September 06, 2011
• Health Tip: Seniors, Prepare for Exercise
  August 31, 2011
• For Many Americans, Caregiving a Long-Distance Burden
  August 31, 2011
• Blood Protein Might Signal Death Risk in Elderly
  August 30, 2011
• Coach Summitt's Diagnosis Puts Spotlight on Early-Onset Alzheimer's
  August 25, 2011
• Calcified Plaque in Arteries May Be Tied to Stroke, Dementia Risk
  August 25, 2011
• Sophisticated Scan May Spot Seeds of Alzheimer's Risk
  August 24, 2011
• Moderate Drinking May Help Prevent Alzheimer's, Other Dementia
  August 16, 2011
• Alzheimer's Harder to Detect in the Very Old
  August 11, 2011
• Health Tip: Senior Drivers, Stay Safe
  August 10, 2011
• Sleep Apnea Could Up Risk of Dementia In Elderly Women
  August 09, 2011
• Popular Antidepressants Not Always Best Choice for Seniors
  August 03, 2011
• Another Blood Test for Alzheimer's Shows Promise
  August 03, 2011
• Smoking, Diabetes, Obesity May Shrink Your Brain
  August 01, 2011
• Health Tip: When a Person With Alzheimer's Eats
  July 29, 2011
• Certain Antidepressants Linked to Falls in Nursing Homes
  July 26, 2011
• Transitional Care May Cut Hospital Readmission Rates
  July 25, 2011
• Elderly at Greater Risk for Heat Stroke, Experts Warn
  July 21, 2011
• Clogged Arteries Might Raise Risk of Dementia, Experts Warn
  July 21, 2011
• Study: Inherited Alzheimer's Detectable 20 Years Before Symptom Onset
  July 20, 2011
• Experimental Drug Might Help Fight Alzheimer's After All
  July 20, 2011
• International Poll Shows Many Fear Alzheimer's as Much as Cancer
  July 20, 2011
• Lifestyle Changes Might Prevent Millions of Cases of Alzheimer's
  July 19, 2011
• More Evidence That Exercise May Keep The Brain Sharp
  July 19, 2011
• Two Antidepressants Given to Dementia Patients Ineffective: Study
  July 19, 2011
• Falls Could Signal Early Alzheimer's Disease
  July 18, 2011
• Women Bear Greatest Burden of Alzheimer's
  July 18, 2011
• Kids Fare Better in Crashes When Grandparents Driving: Study
  July 18, 2011
• Ex-NFL Players May Face Higher Brain Damage Risk, Study Says
  July 18, 2011
• Mobile Sensors Track Health of Elderly in Pilot Test
  July 13, 2011
• Alzheimer's Brain Protein Scanning Moves Forward
  July 12, 2011
• Bed Sores Afflict More Blacks in Nursing Homes Than Whites: Study
  July 12, 2011
• Health Tip: If a Person With Alzheimer's Is Confused
  July 11, 2011
• California's Rural Elderly Have High Rates of Chronic Illness
  July 08, 2011
• Windows Pose Safety Risk for Young Children, Experts Warn
  July 08, 2011
• Patient Disparities Seen in Lung Cancer Drug Trials
  July 06, 2011
• Clues to Alzheimer's May Reside in Spinal Fluid
  June 22, 2011
• Scientists Turn Memory On, Off in Rats With Flip of Switch
  June 17, 2011
• Could a Diet Help Prevent Alzheimer's?
  June 13, 2011
• Regular Exercise May Benefit the Brain as Well as the Body
  June 08, 2011
• Brain Scans to Spot Alzheimer's May Be Available This Year
  June 08, 2011
• Exercise May Protect the Brain From 'Silent Strokes'
  June 08, 2011
• Weight-Loss Surgery May Lower Risk of Alzheimer's in Diabetics
  June 06, 2011
• Forgetfulness About Paperwork, Medicines Might Herald Cognitive Decline
  June 06, 2011
• Health Tip: Is It Time to Stop Driving?
  June 02, 2011
• Plastic Surgery Risks May Depend on More Than Age
  June 01, 2011
• Dificid Approved to Treat C. diff Diarrhea
  May 31, 2011
• Scientists Discover 'Ultra-Bad' Cholesterol
  May 27, 2011
• More Primary Care Docs in a Community Equals Healthier Seniors
  May 24, 2011
• Health Tip: Is My Memory Loss Normal?
  May 18, 2011
• Alzheimer's Risk Gene May Damage Brain Decades Before Symptoms Show
  May 18, 2011
• Tai Chi Prevents Falls, Boosts Mental Health in Seniors: Study
  May 17, 2011
• Research Shows Early Onset Alzheimer's Disease Sometimes Missed
  May 16, 2011
• Spring Cleaning Lands Many Americans in Hot Water
  May 15, 2011
• Older Caregivers at Greater Risk for Cognitive Decline
  May 13, 2011
• Mental Decline Common in Women Over 85: Study
  May 10, 2011
• Little Evidence That Diet, Lifestyle Cuts Alzheimer's Risk
  May 09, 2011
• Can 'Doll Therapy' Help Put Dementia Patients at Ease?
  May 06, 2011
• Extra Pounds at Midlife May Boost Dementia Risk Later
  May 02, 2011
• Alzheimer's Caregivers Need Care, Too
  April 27, 2011
• Being 'Housebound' Linked to Alzheimer's in Elderly
  April 26, 2011
• Alzheimer's Cases Could Double With New Guidelines: Expert
  April 19, 2011
• Inability to Spot Lies, Sarcasm May Warn of Dementia
  April 15, 2011
• Brain May Shrink in Decade Before Alzheimer's Symptoms Appear
  April 13, 2011
• Drug Memantine Ineffective for Mild Alzheimer's, Study Finds
  April 11, 2011
• Long-Term Ecstasy Users at Risk for Brain Damage, Study Warns
  April 07, 2011
• MRI Scans May Help Predict Alzheimer's Risk
  April 06, 2011
• Blood Marker Suggests Severity of Alzheimer's Disease
  April 05, 2011
• Scientists Spot 5 New Alzheimer's Genes
  April 04, 2011
• Lawsuits Aren't Improving Nursing Home Care: Study
  March 30, 2011
• Risks May Rise With Need for Nursing Care After Heart Failure
  March 29, 2011
• High Blood Pressure Linked to Drop in Walking Speed, Study Finds
  March 16, 2011
• Almost 15 Million Americans Now Caring for Loved One With Alzheimer's
  March 15, 2011
• Mental Decline May Start Years Before Alzheimer's
  March 14, 2011
• A Little Alcohol May Stave Off Alzheimer's
  March 09, 2011
• Risk of Death May Linger for Trauma Survivors
  March 08, 2011
• Irregular Heart Beat Plus Stroke May Increase Dementia Risk
  March 07, 2011
• Scientists Use Stem Cells, Skin Cells to Create Brain Cells Lost to Alzheimer's
  March 04, 2011