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2 days ago ... But in its new report, the GCBH, an independent and international group of scientists sponsored by AARP, instead suggests a number of ...
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3 days ago ... Adults with high blood pressure and diabetes tend to suffer from medication errors more often, mostly due to adults taking the prescription dose.
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A little preparation can keep your friends and family safe while enjoying your time at the beach this summer. Here's how to avoid seasickness, shark attacks, lost ...
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6 days ago ... Everyday mistakes that prevent a good night's sleep are easy to fix. Check out five behaviors that sabotage your ability to sleep.
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Objective: This study provides estimates of associations of education with life expectancy and the percentage of remaining life from age 40 with disability. Method: We used the Panel Study of Income Dynamics, 1999-2011 (n = 8,763; 94,246 person-years…
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Objective: The current study examined racial differences in the relationship between late-life stress and health functioning and the moderating role of perceived social support (PSS) in older adults. Method: A biracial sample of community-dwelling ol…
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Objective: To estimate the cost of dementia care and its relation to dependence. Method: Disease severity and health care resource utilization was retrieved from the Swedish National Study on Aging and Care. Informal care was assessed with the Resour…
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Objective: The objective of this study is to (a) examine racial/ethnic differences in trajectories of cognitive function and (b) evaluate the role of education and health behaviors (physical activity [PA] and smoking) as mediators of racial/ethnic di…
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Objective: To examine whether older parents in China would benefit more from daughters’ care than from sons’ emotional care. Method: Analysis of the unique data sets of the Chinese Longitudinal Healthy Longevity Survey conducted in 2002, 2005, an…
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Objectives: This study examined the processes linking age, stressor exposure, psychosocial coping resources, and two dimensions of anger proneness (i.e., experienced anger and expressed anger). Method: Longitudinal change regression analysis of data…
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Objective: Hip fracture usually affects psychological functions of the elderly, and comorbidities often interfere with their recovery. However, little is known about the influence of number of comorbidities on their psychological outcomes. Method: Da…
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Objective: Initiatives designed to monitor health typically incorporate numerous specific measures of health and the health system to assess improvements, or lack thereof, for policy and program purposes. The addition of summary measures provides ove…
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Objective: The aim of the article is to analyze past and present developments of working life expectancy (WLE) at age 50 by age, sex, and education in Europe. WLE is also compared with life expectancy (LE) and healthy life expectancy (HLE). Method: W…
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Top themes of international research on disability in the past three decades are discussed: disability dynamics, buffers and barriers for disability, disability trends, and disability among very old persons. Each theme is highlighted by research exam…
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Title: Taking the Stairs May Soon Get EasierCategory: Health NewsCreated: 7/12/2017 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 7/13/2017 12:00:00 AM
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Title: Seniors' Lungs Can Tackle ExerciseCategory: Health NewsCreated: 7/7/2017 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 7/10/2017 12:00:00 AM
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Title: 2 of 3 Americans Don't Have 'Advance Directive' for End of LifeCategory: Health NewsCreated: 7/7/2017 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 7/7/2017 12:00:00 AM
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Title: Opioids a Threat to Seniors With COPDCategory: Health NewsCreated: 7/6/2017 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 7/7/2017 12:00:00 AM
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Title: Do Blacks, Hispanics Get Low Quality Hospice Care?Category: Health NewsCreated: 7/5/2017 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 7/6/2017 12:00:00 AM
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Title: Exercise Can Keep Obese Seniors on the GoCategory: Health NewsCreated: 7/5/2017 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 7/6/2017 12:00:00 AM
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Title: Could a High IQ Mean a Longer Life?Category: Health NewsCreated: 6/29/2017 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 6/30/2017 12:00:00 AM
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Title: For Many, Friends Are Key to Happiness in Old AgeCategory: Health NewsCreated: 6/29/2017 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 6/30/2017 12:00:00 AM
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Title: Older Americans Struggling With Drug Costs Don't Ask for HelpCategory: Health NewsCreated: 6/30/2017 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 6/30/2017 12:00:00 AM
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Title: Even at Low Levels, Dirty Air Raises Death Risk for U.S. SeniorsCategory: Health NewsCreated: 6/28/2017 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 6/29/2017 12:00:00 AM
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Stem cells found in the hypothalamus are responsible for the aging process, new research shows. Supplementary stem cells might reverse aging, however.
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A recent meta-analysis shows that tai chi, an ancient Chinese practice, might reduce the rate of falls in the elderly and at-risk population.
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Lines, wrinkles, and dark spots are all telltale signs of aging. Find out how time and sun exposure cause irreparable damage to our skin.
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A new study has shown that regularly walking a dog boosts levels of physical activity in older people, especially during the winter.
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Sarcopenia is a condition characterized by loss of muscle mass. Learn about the causes and symptoms of this condition, and how it is diagnosed and treated.
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What is polymyalgia rheumatica, who does it affect, what are the causes, and how is it diagnosed? Learn about the different treatment options available.
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One in 3 cases of dementia can be prevented by managing key lifestyle factors, such as engaging in more physical exercise and social activities.
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The traditional view that protein buildup in the brain causes Alzheimer's disease is being challenged, and new evidence brings hope of novel drug targets.
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Variants of a gene thought to be linked to longevity appear to influence aging into the 90s, but do not appear to affect exceptional longevity, or aging over 100, a new study has found.
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New studies reveal links between complex tasks in early life, targeted physical and brain training in later life, and levels of cognition.
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The blog is ending, but our coverage of caregiving and aging is not. The New Old Age will run as a twice-monthly column by Paula Span on nytimes.com and frequently in Science Times.
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At many nursing homes and assisted living places, a resident's passing may be hardly noted.
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Circumstances had changed, and all these documents needed to change, too.
- 29 Dec 14, 5:00am -

Lifestyle modification prevents Type 2 diabetes even more effectively in the elderly than in middle-aged patients.
- 26 Dec 14, 3:22pm -

Julianne Moore gives a wonderful performance in "Still Alice," but the film skirts the truth about dementia.
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Supplements claiming to prevent age-related macular degeneration often don't contain enough, or any, of the ingredients shown to help, a researcher warns.
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The United States still has mortifying lapses and problems, despite spending more on health care than any country in the world, a new Commonwealth Fund report reveals.
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When someone is spending $3,500 or more a month for assisted living, are there fewer activities the resident can’t manage?
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The first geriatric cardiology clinic in New York opened at N.Y.U. Langone Medical Center in August. It’s different.
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Like doing our taxes, signing up for Medicare Part D, the insurance program for drug coverage, takes days out of our lives and leaves us sitting in a heap of papers with a splitting headache.
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Rates of all-cause admission were significantly lower for elderly who got the stronger vaccine, study foundSource: HealthDay
- 7 days ago, 21 Jul 17, 12:00pm -

A large study suggests you're never too old to benefit from a commitment to eating healthierSource: HealthDay
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Sleep apnea, restless leg syndrome are less common in those with a reason to get up in the morning, study findsSource: HealthDay
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Researchers find older adults' respiratory systems keep up with demands of cycling regimenSource: HealthDay
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Odds of heart-related death increased in these patients after new painkiller use, researchers saySource: HealthDay
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Poll found roughly half didn't, but 67 percent who did received assistance from their doctorSource: HealthDay
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These relationships may even outstrip family when it comes to well-being, study suggestsSource: HealthDay
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Age is no reason to avoid the operation, Norwegian researchers reportSource: HealthDay
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Source: American Geriatrics Society
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