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Researchers Study OTC Med That May Slow Parkinson’s

Wednesday, September 23rd, 2009

A new clinical trial in the U.S. and Canada hopes to determine whether a vitamin-like substance, in high doses, can ...

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When Money Skills Deteriorate, Watch for Alzheimer’s

Wednesday, September 23rd, 2009

As baby boomers age, so do their parents. New research suggests it may be time to think about assistance when ...

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Social Media for Elderly Depression

Monday, September 21st, 2009

Elderly adults are the fastest-growing segment of the American population. Sadly, many elderly are increasingly isolated and struggle with depression, loneliness and declines ...

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Older Adults Risk STDs

Friday, September 18th, 2009

A new study finds that sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) should be a concern for older as well as younger adults. Researchers determined older ...

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Active Aging Enhances Quality of Life

Tuesday, September 15th, 2009

It appears the best medicine to elongate life and lessen disability is to exercise and stay active. Researchers discovered older adults who ...

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Social Networks Benefit Our Health

Friday, September 11th, 2009

Evidence continues to mount regarding the value of social support and social networking. New research suggests membership in a social group can reduce ...

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Sleep Helps Memory Problems

Friday, September 11th, 2009

Concerned about your memory? Get a good night's sleep, suggests a new study that discovered sleep helps reduce mistakes in memory. The ...

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Aging, Healthy Brain Retains Size

Wednesday, September 9th, 2009

A new study could revise the belief that older brains are substantially smaller than younger brains. The position reversal may stem from ...

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Hopelessness Increases Risk of Stroke

Friday, August 28th, 2009

A new research study suggest feelings of hopelessness appear to be associated with an increased thickening of neck arteries in healthy, middle-aged ...

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Cultural Views Differ on Brain Aging

Monday, August 24th, 2009

Cultural diversity implies that norms are different for various cultures. A new report has identified how ethnically, culturally, linguistically, and ...

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