Aging:
News Articles on Aging, Back Pain, Age Related Disease, Eldercare, Healthy Aging
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Apr 28th, 2009
Scientists have developed a new method to help researchers identify genes that can help protect the body during the ageing process.
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Apr 5th, 2009
Children of parents who live to be 100 have been found to have distinct personality traits that seem to be inherited and contribute to healthy aging and longevity.
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Mar 21st, 2009
Older air traffic controllers can head off mid-air collisions at least as well as younger controllers, using experience to compensate for age-related declines in mental sharpness.
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Mar 18th, 2009
Emphasis is needed on improving aging and chronic care policy, practice and personal skills, says National Council on Aging in its call to action for reform.
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Mar 6th, 2009
Yesterday, researchers from the University of Pittsburgh presented their findings suggesting optimists have the edge to longer life. Their study was presented at the American Psychosomatic Society's annual meeting in Chicago.
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Feb 24th, 2009
Learning new skills can keep dementia and Alzheimer's disease at bay. Even though Alzheimer's disease has genetic components, experts say other lifestyle choices are also important to stay mentally sharp, beyond exercise and healthy eating. Social interaction and learning new activities are just as important as eating right and exercising regularly to ensure a healthy brain as we age.
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Feb 19th, 2009
Maneuvering through grocery store aisles without feeling anxious or dizzy can sometimes be impossible for the millions of Americans who have balance problems. Early and ongoing research suggests that “walking” through a Virtual Reality Grocery Store can benefit people with balance disorders.
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Feb 18th, 2009
The cause of aging has always been a subject of dispute. McGill University researchers are challenging the notion that oxidative stress from free radical damage in the body causes aging.
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Feb 10th, 2009
Once educated people start to become forgetful, a higher level of education does not appear to protect against how fast they will lose their memory.
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Jan 28th, 2009
An investigational drug that stimulates the body to produce more growth hormone improves lean muscle mass and physical function in older adults, potentially helping to combat frailty.
