Aging:
News Articles on Aging, Back Pain, Age Related Disease, Eldercare, Healthy Aging
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Nov 18th, 2009
Dr. Jonathan Wright, who is a pioneer in bio-identical hormone research and who is also known for a previous book, Natural Hormone Replacement for Women Over 45, will be releasing his new book, Stay Young & Sexy with Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement, by Valentine’s Day 2010. For those who like to be the first on their block to have the latest books, advance orders can be placed now (see the end of the review for information).
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Oct 17th, 2009
People who continue to work after retirement have fewer diseases, fewer functional limitations, and better mental health than people who quit completely, according to a new study.
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Oct 13th, 2009
Commonly used prescription and over-the-counter drugs can cause memory problems and other cognitive impairments in older adults. These drugs include many that older adults take on a regular basis for conditions ranging from urinary incontinence to depression, sleep problems, allergies, respiratory conditions, and acid reflux.
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Oct 8th, 2009
Chronic fatigue affects over 17 million people worldwide. It is a devastatingly crippling condition that has long been elusive for doctors and researchers alike. Today, those who suffer from chronic fatigue syndrome have reason to cheer. A study has revealed that chronic fatigue syndrome may be linked to a virus, more specifically, a retrovirus, writes Reuters.
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Oct 2nd, 2009
According to a predictive model, more than half of babies born today could live to be 100 in developing nations. The findings, published in the Lancet, also suggest in addition to living to see age 100, ageing in wealthier countries should be met with less limitations due to modifiable risk factors that can prevent severe disability.
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Sep 25th, 2009
New research shows that finding a way to boost insulin levels could restore muscles in the elderly. Insulin is needed to regulate blood sugar levels. It is also an important hormone that helps nutrients reach muscles. Insulin acts like a signal for muscle growth. Boosting insulin levels could restore muscles in the elderly.
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Sep 17th, 2009
Middle age adults with persistent pain experience disability comparable to 80 to 89 year olds who do not experience pain, according to new study results. The research is the first to examine the effects of persistent pain and age related disability.
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Sep 17th, 2009
Physical activity is known to decrease as one ages, but a new study shows that maintaining an active lifestyle can improve physical functioning and decrease mortality.
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Aug 26th, 2009
A new study finds that MRI scans could be used to diagnose Alzheimer's disease in the early stages, which could lead to improved treatment. Every 72 seconds, someone in the United States develops Alzheimer's disease according to the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance, the industry trade group.
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Aug 21st, 2009
Life expectancy in the United States has reached almost 78 years, a record high. According to federal health officials, not only has life expectancy increased, but the death rate has dropped to an all-time low of 760.3 deaths per 100,000 people.