Aging:
News Articles on Aging, Back Pain, Age Related Disease, Eldercare, Healthy Aging
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Jun 26th, 2009
U.S. seniors performed significantly better than their counterparts in England on standard tests of memory and cognitive function.
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Jun 25th, 2009
How to increase your life span reaching 120 years of healthy aging? Veteran scientist reveals new insights into the causes of aging and the steps to increase your life span beyond 120 years.
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Jun 24th, 2009
Loss of muscle strength, speed and dexterity is a common consequence of aging, and a well-established risk factor for death, disability and dementia. Yet little is known about how and why motor decline occurs when it is not a symptom of disease.
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Jun 23rd, 2009
Anti-Aging Formulas, LLC, announced the results of a pilot clinical trial on the use of the Renuva System, two anti-aging nutritional supplements formulated to support the natural production and release of human growth hormone (HGH). Results of the clinical trial showed a clear increase in HGH after use of the Renuva System products.
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Jun 17th, 2009
Possessing a greater purpose in life is associated with lower mortality rates among older adults.
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Jun 10th, 2009
Not everyone declines in cognitive function with age. Elderly people who exercise at least once a week, have at least a high school education and a ninth grade literacy level, are not smokers and are more socially active are more likely to maintain their cognitive skills through their 70s and 80s.
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May 30th, 2009
Exposing the body to small amounts of oxidative stress may promote longevity according to the results of a new study. The findings are contrary to the widely held notion that consuming antioxidants delays the aging process and increases lifespan. New research shows that oxidative stress may be disease protective and lead to a longer life.
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May 25th, 2009
The Government of Canada announced a new study that will increase the understanding of common health problems affecting seniors.
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May 8th, 2009
In recognition of National Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month, Atlantic County Seniors age 60 years and older are invited to a “bone up your health” workshop to learn more about promoting bone health and preventing falls.
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May 2nd, 2009
Duke University researchers find that though women live longer than men do, they also suffer more from disability that decreases quality of life. The most prevalent cause of suffering and disability in senior women is arthritis and obesity, leading to two and a half times more suffering compared to men in the same age group.
