Washington (DC) Post
Painful joints can be disabling, but replacement surgery can often be avoided
Surgery to replace joints is a good option if your condition has become disabling. But it’s possible to delay or prevent the need for surgery, even if you already have symptoms. Following is a roundup of evidence-based approaches that can help protect your joints and minimize the painful symptoms of arthritis.
2013-04-15
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Salt Lake City (UT) Deseret News
Aging baby boomers want to live active lives, require innovations in medical treatment
The baby boomer generation is aging, and a large portion of the growing 65-and-older population isn't going quietly into a sedentary retirement.
2013-04-14
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New York Times (NY) - Health
Too Many Colonoscopies in the Elderly
Screening those over age 50, the group most at risk, makes complete sense. Removing the polyps that may become cancerous years later (but also may not) can prevent the disease. But while colonoscopy is underused by the poor and uninsured, it’s overused by the elderly.
2013-03-12
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New York Times (NY) - Health
Mediterranean Diet Cuts Heart Disease Risk, Study Finds
About 30 percent of heart attacks, strokes and deaths from heart disease can be prevented in people at high risk if they switch to a Mediterranean diet rich in olive oil, nuts, beans, fish, fruits and vegetables, and even drink wine with meals, a large and rigorous new study has found.
2013-02-25
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Windsor (Canada) Star
Exercise can reduce slips, falls for seniors
A simple slip, trip or fall may seem minor, but not for seniors. They’re a leading cause of hip fractures, a common cause of injuries and they can also be avoided
2013-02-20
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Bellingham (WA) Herald
Is your longevity tied to your personality?
Having certain traits or even tweaking your behavior to fake these traits could add years to your life. Here are three characteristics that may boost life expectancy. Read more here: http://www.bellinghamherald.com/2013/02/20/2887219/is-your-longevity-tied-to-your.html#storylink=cpy
2013-02-20
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CNN - Money
Healthy living: Key to a happy retirement
When it comes to retirement, good health cuts both ways. As any financial calculator will tell you, living longer actually means you'll need a bigger nest egg. But the healthier you are leading up to retirement, the easier it is to build up the savings you'll need.
2013-02-18
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Washington (DC) Post
Baby boomers in worse health than their parents at the same life stage, study says
Members of the baby boomer generation are in worse health than their parents were at the same stage of life, with obesity and lack of exercise taking a toll, according to a new study.
2013-02-11
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Effingham (IL) Daily News
Simple things you can do to live longer
Living a long life is what many people want, but they also want to live it healthfully, so in order to do that some people follow a long list of regimens and medical suggestions that oftentimes entail a major life change or some sort of difficult upheaval. But not everything you need to do in order to live longer requires a drastic change.
2013-02-06
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Salem (OR) Statesman Journal
Berries good for heart health
Eating three or more servings of blueberries and strawberries each week may help reduce a woman’s risk of heart attack, a large new study suggests.
2013-01-26
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Senior Living Facilities
Comprehensive Listing of leading senior living facilities for people 62 and older. Includes Independent Living, Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRC) & Life Care Retirement Communities (LCRC) as well as assisted living, long-term care, skilled nuring and memory care.
2013
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55 and Older Active Adult Retirement Communities
Comprehensive Listing of active adult retirement communities.
2013
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New York Times (NY)
A Longer Life Is Lived With Company
YOU die alone, philosophers say. But you could die sooner if you live your life in loneliness. Close connections to friends and family may ward off poor health and premature death, recent research suggests.
2012-09-11
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Tucson (AZ) KVOA
Staying active and working past retirement
Studies have shown that working past retirement leads to more social contact and activity, meaning less chance of getting diseases.
2012-06-21
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NorthJersey.com
New-style senior centers are in demand in N.J.
Senior centers are being reinvented to cater to a baby boom generation looking for something different in a golden-years hangout. Many of these over-65 residents are in good health, working full time or taking care of grandchildren. They don’t want to be treated like they’re old — in fact many won’t even go to a place with “senior” over the door.
2012-06-21
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CBS News - Health
Loneliness, living alone may lead to a shorter lifespan
Loneliness may lead to a shorter lifespan, two new studies suggest.
2012-06-19
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U.S.News & World Report
5 Ways to Keep Fit After Retirement
Being physically active is one of the best ways to stay healthy. ... Here are some ways to keep active in retirement:
2012-05-31
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Chicago (IL) Tribune
Having purpose in life helps fight Alzheimer's, study finds
Some of this research, including a study published in the Archives of General Psychiatry's May issue, has found that having a purpose in life can help protect individuals from health problems, including Alzheimer's disease and other cognitive disorders.
2012-05-23
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U.S.News & World Report
10 Healthcare Trends for Older Americans
The goals of improved health and financial security are to live longer and, presumably, more fulfilling lives. Increases in longevity have certainly been impressive. ... Here are some of its most compelling findings about the health of an aging America.
2012-05-22
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Louiseville (KY) Courier-Journal
Healthy habits can help you live longer (even if you didn't win the genetic lottery)
Last year, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released a study showing that people who practiced healthy lifestyle habits lived longer than those who didn't. Those behaviors were eating healthfully, getting regular physical activity, keeping alcohol use moderate, and never smoking.
2012-03-22
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Forbes
12 Ways To Beat Insomnia And Sleep Better--No Matter What's Keeping You Awake
It’s no secret that we work better, feel better and make smarter financial decisions when we’ve had a good night’s sleep. But this being National Sleep Awareness Week, we can expect a rude awakening between now and Friday to a bunch of other sleep-related facts like these:
2012-03-04
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New York Times (NY) - Health
Tables Reserved for the Healthiest
In a C.C.R.C., residents are able to graduate to increasingly higher levels of care without the trauma and disruption of moving to a different facility. But that also means these communities serve a population with unusually broad ranges of health and function. ... The hybrid facilities provide care overseen by different governmental authorities: The nursing home sections are federally regulated, but assisted living units fall under state laws. Independent living units often are regarded simply as local housing.
2012-02-09
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Detroit (MI) - WDIV - Click on Detroit
10 simple ways to live longer, healthier
Eating right, exercising, sleeping more can lengthen your life
2012-01-27
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New York Times (NY) - Education
A Sharper Mind, Middle Age and Beyond
Some people are much better than their peers at delaying age-related declines in memory and calculating speed. What researchers want to know is why.
2012-01-19
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USA Today
U.S. launches national war on Alzheimer's
The No. 1 goal stated in the early draft of the National Alzheimer's Project Act is to prevent and effectively treat Alzheimer's by 2025. Although the funding levels have not been determined, disease experts compare the multi-agency federal approach of NAPA to the wars on heart disease and cancer.
2012-01-17
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Bloomberg
Alzheimer’s Gene Carriers May Cut Their Risk With Exercise, Study Shows
People who are genetically susceptible to developing Alzheimer’s disease may be able to reduce their risk with exercise, a study found.
2012-01-09
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U.S.News & World Report
5 Tips for a Healthier Retirement
As you age, your physical health plays an increasing role in your financial health. If your health deteriorates at an alarming rate, it costs you more money. As a result, the level of health you are able to maintain influences your financial situation during retirement. If you want a happier retirement, and one that is likely to be less expensive in the long run, consider these tips for a healthier retirement:
2011-12-29
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USA Today
Smile - a lot. It just might save your life.
One of the keys to a longer, healthier life just might be your smile. In a recent study of more than 6,000 adults over 50, scientists found that those with sunny dispositions had a significantly reduced risk of stroke. Optimistic people tend to make healthier choices about diet and exercise, researchers speculate; some findings also suggests positive thinking has a direct influence on how well your body works.
2011-12-22
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St. Louis (MO) Today
Therapeutic diets: Bad therapy for older adults
The bottom line: Older adults should eat a balanced diet of foods they enjoy and avoid special therapeutic diets.
2011-12-22
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Fort Washington (PA) Montgomery News
TO YOUR HEALTH: Reducing stress for caregivers in the holiday season
The most important thing, whether during the holidays or not, is “caregivers need to take care of themselves first.”
2011-12-18
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Redding (CA) Record Searchlight
Senior Living: Take care of your teeth for overall health
Much has been learned in dental practices and hygiene over the years. The good news is that seniors are more likely to keep their teeth for a lifetime than they were a decade ago. However, the bad news is that studies show seniors have the highest rates of periodontal disease and need to do more to maintain good oral health.
2011-11-30
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U.S.News & World Report
Life After Age 90
The 90-plus population is expected to more than quadruple between 2010 and 2050. ... Here's a look at what life is like in the United States after age 90.
2011-11-28
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Los Angeles (CA) Times
Is 90 the new 85? More Americans are in their 90s, Census reports
They say 50 is the new 40, and 40 is the new 20. So perhaps it’s not surprising that experts at the National Institute on Aging are wondering whether 90 is the new 85.
2011-11-17
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USA Today - Your Life
Keeping knees pain-free and flexible
If your knees start throbbing like those of post-game NFL players, remember all of your options — and not just the easy ones, health experts say. ... Knee replacement surgeries are expected to soar as baby boomers try to stay active longer, but self-care treatments can help with pain, restore mobility and delay or eliminate the need for surgery.
2011-09-28
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NorthJersey.com
Increasing awareness about the dangers of falling
Each year, one in every three adults age 65 and older falls, reports the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The risk of falling increases with age and two-thirds of those who experience a fall will fall again within six months. Falls can lead to both moderate and severe injuries, such as hip fractures and head traumas, and can increase the risk of early death. ... The following are some suggestions from Newark Beth Israel Medical Center and the New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services for preventing falls in the elderly:
2011-09-16
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Naples (FL) Daily News
Sage Advice for Seniors: Social seniors live healthier lives, research shows
Remaining social in one’s older years is an important part of remaining healthy. A study by former Harvard University researcher Thomas Glass several years ago revealed that social engagement is equally as effective as physical activities for prolonging life. This was a 13-year study of nearly 2,800 men and women over the age of 65. Essentially the study concluded that remaining social evokes changes in the brain that protect against cognitive decline. This study isn’t the only one to reach similar findings. ...
2011-09-09
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Davenport (IA) Quad-City Times
Seniors learn to avoid accidents that can lead to serious injuries
CarFit is a national education program that offers older adults the opportunity to check how well their cars
2011-09-09
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New York Times (NY) - Health
Study Is Ended as a Stent Fails to Stop Strokes
A promising but expensive device to prop open blocked arteries in the brain in the hope of preventing disabling or fatal strokes failed in a rigorous study, researchers reported on Wednesday. Those who got the device actually had so many more strokes than those assigned to control risk factors, like blood pressure, cholesterol and diabetes, that the study was abruptly terminated.
2011-09-07
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St. Louis (MO) Today
Sleepless in St. Louis? You don't have to be if you follow these tips
As we grow older, we tend to complain more about insomnia. Older adults go to bed earlier and wake up earlier. We spend less time in deep (refreshing) sleep and more time in the lighter stages of sleep. However, we don't have to accept sleepless nights as an inevitable consequence of aging.
2011-09-01
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Canada.com
How to train your aging brain
Laugh lines, a few grey hairs and a those hard-to-lose pounds - along with a frustrating inability to recall names or what you did last Tuesday, they're signs of middle age. And while memory problems may seem inevitable, new research shows that the middle-age brain still has a few surprises of its own.
2011-08-31
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Tucson (AZ) - KVOA
Senior Style: 7 items every senior should have in an emergency
During the emergency, you may not be able to speak, or remember important information that family members or health care providers need to know.
2011-08-31
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U.S. News & World Report
6 Ways to Boost Happiness at 60
In a counterintuitive finding, most of us aren’t happy when we’re young. We’re actually much happier when we’re old. A recent research study found that people actually get happier as they get older. Most people’s happiness quotient grows significantly after age 50 and throughout their 60s. Nobody knows why this happens, but it probably has something to do with lower stress levels, fewer responsibilities, and the acceptance of who we are as people. These six factors may contribute to your late-life happiness.
2011-08-23
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New York Times (NY) - Health
Clinical Trials Neglect the Elderly
The randomized clinical trial, long the gold standard of medical research, supposedly provides the most reliable data regarding which drugs, devices and procedures prove effective on real patients and which don’t. But when the people enrolled in the trial are quite different from those who will actually use the drug or device or undergo the procedure, the data are far less reliable.
2011-08-13
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Ramona (CA) Sentinel
Life After Caregiving
Empty nesting isn’t just for the parents of college students anymore. Caregiver empty nesting is an increasingly common occurrence that refers to the feelings a long-term caregiver experiences when the loved one is gone or no longer needs daily support.
2011-08-11
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MSNBC - Money
That's it honey, I'll be in the snore room
Builders specializing in communities for “active seniors” over 55, such as PulteGroup’s Del Webb brand and D.R. Horton, are offering new home designs featuring snore rooms near the master bedroom for couples who can’t always catch a good night’s sleep together due to differing schedules, nocturnal habits or medical conditions.
2011-08-08
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Arlington Heights (IL) Daily Herald
Active adults having a blast while staying healthy
Today’s over-50 crowd has learned an important lesson from their doctors, media reports and health gurus, as well as from watching their parents’ decline: Stay active if you want to stave off heart disease, diabetes and other killer conditions.
2011-08-06
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WebMD Health News
Lifestyle Changes May Prevent Alzheimer's
Up to half of Alzheimer's cases worldwide could be prevented through lifestyle changes and treatment of chronic medical conditions such as diabetes, researchers report.
2011-07-19
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ABC News - Health
Many Older People Ignoring Heat Warnings
Even though the elderly are at high risk for heat-related illness, many older Americans don't heed heat-advisory warnings as carefully as they should, because they don't consider themselves old.
2011-07-18
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Sarasota (FL) Herald-Tribune
Eye test may yield clues to Alzheimer's disease
Scientists in Australia are reporting encouraging early results from a simple eye test they hope will give a noninvasive way to detect signs of Alzheimer's disease.
2011-07-17
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USA Today - Your Life
Living well: Older generation does it best, survey says
A massive poll looking at American attitudes, health and behaviors concludes that people over age 65 consistently have a higher degree of well-being than any other age group.
2011-06-29
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Cheyenne (WY) Wyoming Tribune Eagle
Baby boomers on target as Alzheimer's generation
Alzheimer's is a progressive and fatal brain disease. It causes problems with memory, thinking and behavior. There is no prevention and no cure ...
2011-06-18
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Seattle (WA) Times
Over 55? Stay active to enjoy summer (and life)
Now, more than ever, people well beyond the age of 55 are realizing there is a big world out there to explore and that being healthy will allow them to do so with a high quality of life and independence.
2011-05-25
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Reuters.com
For older adults, fitness is freedom, experts say
As 70 million-plus baby boomers roll relentlessly into their retirement years, experts say for those 65 and over staying active and fit can spell the difference between independence and frailty.
2011-05-02
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Reuter.com
Don't worry, be happy and live longer: studies
A review of more than 160 studies on the connection between a positive state of mind and overall health and longevity has found
2011-03-02
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U.S. News & World Report
9 Secrets of Retirement Happiness
A large nest egg doesn't guarantee a happy retirement. While a significant retirement income is likely to make you happier than just scraping by, money isn't the only necessity. Here are some tips for cultivating retirement happiness:
2011-02-28
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Parade Magazine
The Myths Of Living Longer
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2011-02-20
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Redding (CA) Record Searchlight
Senior Living: Urinary tract infections can cause significant health problems
Urinary tract infections (UTI) are common in the elderly. A UTI is an infection that starts out in the urinary system, but the bladder and the urethra in the lower urinary tract are most likely to become infected.
2011-01-19
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USA Today
Many Baby Boomers race to keep fit, put focus on staying in shape
Sure, there are fat Boomers and lazy Boomers and Boomers who have no desire to run around the block, much less up a steep mountain. But there also are running Boomers and cycling Boomers and swimming Boomers, marathoners and triathletes and boot campers who are defining themselves not by what they do Monday through Friday but what they do on Saturday and Sunday.
2011-01-16
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Fox News
Poll: Baby Boomers Expect to Outlive Medicare Benefits
The first baby boomers will be old enough to qualify for Medicare Jan. 1, and many fear the program's obituary will be written before their own.
2010-12-29
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CBS News - Health
How Doing Puzzles Can Help Seniors' Sharpness
Neurologist Says Brain-teasers Can Also Help Aging Boomers' Brains, but Social Interaction More Crucial
2010-12-08
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Pittsburgh (PA) Tribune-Review
Is 50 the new 30? What constitutes 'old' is always evolving
Aging by itself isn't so bad, says Neil Resnick, chief of geriatrics at the University of Pittsburgh and director of its Institute on Aging. But it can kill when combined with smoking, drinking, disease, pollutants, obesity or bad genes.
2010-11-26
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Fargo (ND) Inforum
Gratitude affects overall health, happiness, life
A grateful heart is a quality that serves us well all year-round – not just at Thanksgiving. It affects our lives in many ways. It affects our happiness, coping and well-being.
2010-11-26
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CBS News
Holiday-Proof Baby Boomer Bodies
Common Seasonal Activities Can Injure Boomers; Expert Offers Advice to Help Keep that from Happening.
2010-11-23
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Wall Street Journal
Thank You. No, Thank You
It turns out, giving thanks is good for your health.
2010-11-23
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Ketchum (ID) Idaho Mountain Express
Active aging: The way to go
While aging is associated with a predicable decline in the function of the musculo-skeletal system, the majority of age-related changes can be significantly slowed by regular physical activity. A recent U.S. surgeon general's report from the CDC cites numerous studies showing that regular physical activity, in addition to its positive effects on bone, muscle and joint tissue, reduces the mortality from cardiovascular disease, stroke, hypertension, diabetes and some forms of cancer.
2010-10-15
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New York Times (NY) - Health
Aging’s Misunderstood Virtues
Our values and interests don’t usually remain static from the time we’re 20 years old until the time we’re 45, so why do we expect that sort of consistency in later decades?
2010-08-30
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New York Times
Doctors Seek Way to Treat Muscle Loss
Researchers say muscle deterioration is a major reason some of the elderly lose mobility and cannot live independently.
2010-08-30
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WebMD Health News
The Truth About Belly Fat
Having a flat belly or so-called "six-pack abs" is a dream of most adults. If you're middle-aged, have ever been pregnant, or sometimes indulge in too much food or one too many beers, you probably have a spare tire you'd like to get rid of. So what's the best strategy for banishing belly fat? Is it as simple as adding certain foods to your diet, or doing particular exercises? ... WebMD turned to the experts for answers on belly fat -- and the best ways to lose it.
2010-08-10
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Washington (DC) Post
Most senior citizens learn to adapt to the loss of a partner
Psychological and emotional losses change older Americans' lives. How they navigate a cascade of challenges -- particularly social isolation, death of a spouse and depression -- can determine the course of their final decades.
2010-08-10
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USA Today
Belly fat may double risk of death for older adults
If you are feeling a bit big around the waistline, take note: Belly bulge can be deadly for older adults, even those who aren't overweight or obese by other measures.
2010-08-09
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New York Times (NY) - Health
Happiness May Come With Age, Study Says
It is inevitable. The muscles weaken. Hearing and vision fade. We get wrinkled and stooped. We can’t run, or even walk, as fast as we used to. We have aches and pains in parts of our bodies we never even noticed before. We get old. It sounds miserable, but apparently it is not. A large Gallup poll has found that by almost any measure, people get happier as they get older, and researchers are not sure why.
2010-05-31
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Kansas City (MO) InfoZine
Successful Retirement Planning Begins with Your Health
Everyone knows it’s a good idea to put away a little money each month to save for retirement, even in tough economic times like this. ... But all the money in the world won’t make your retirement years golden if you haven’t got good health. Acting now to save your health may be an even better investment for a happy retirement than saving large sums of money.
2010-04-16
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WebMD Health News
Brisk Walking Reduces Stroke Risk
Women Can Reduce Stroke Risk by Walking a Few Hours Per Week
2010-04-06
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HealthNewsDigest.com
Self-Esteem Declines for All Adults at Retirement Age
Self-esteem rises steadily as people age but starts declining around the time of retirement, according to a longitudinal study of men and women ranging in age from 25 to 104.
2010-04-01
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WebMD Health News
Daily Routines Help Seniors Sleep Better
Maintaining regular daily routines reduces insomnia and improves sleep quality in older people who live in retirement communities, a new study suggests.
2010-04-01
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Washington (DC) Post
A guide for making the most of old age
Adopting healthful habits can significantly alter the course of aging, even if you don't start until you are middle-aged or older, growing research suggests. As more people live into their 80s, 90s and beyond, researchers are increasingly asking what it takes not just to survive but also to thrive in later years. Here is Consumer Reports' guide to successful aging.
2010-03-30
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Sheboygan (WI) Press
Can yoga slow down aging?
Many people think yoga is only for the young and flexible. Actually, people of all ages and fitness levels can benefit from yoga practice, and it's never too late to start. Yoga keeps the body and mind young in a number of ways. First, it has been shown to keep the joints and spine lubricated and flexible, preventing and easing arthritis. It also lengthens muscles, developing flexibility, which is the key to mobility. It is said that if you practice yoga, you will still be able to bend over and tie your shoes when you're 80.
2010-03-10
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Time Magazine
Even in Old Age, Men Want Sex More Than Women
These differences matter because having a healthy sex life is strongly associated with having a healthy life, period — and also a longer life. Scientists aren't sure about the causal relationship here. Sexually active people tend to be healthier, and healthier people tend to be sexually active. It could be that the fulfillment of sex gives you a health boost, or that being more fit makes sex better — or, more likely, it's a little of both.
2010-03-09
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New York Times (NY) - Health
Aging: Cognitive Decline and Hospitalization
Older people are more likely to suffer a decline in their cognitive abilities after being hospitalized for an illness than they would otherwise, a new study reports.
2010-03-08
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Fort Myers (FL) News-Press
Aging gracefully: Four tips for living long, well
Healthy aging is a phrase often used. How we define healthy aging may differ depending on our outlook on life and our perspective on health and wellness.
2010-02-09
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National Public Radio
Adapting Vaccines For Our Aging Immune Systems
Much of the talk of vaccines typically focuses on young children. But older adults can also benefit from the protective effects of vaccines. In fact, flu and pneumonia vaccines can be critically important for older people, who are far more likely than their younger counterparts to suffer severe complications from such infections. They are more likely to be hospitalized and even die.
2010-02-08
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Time Magazine
Exercise to Protect Aging Bodies - Brains
We all know that exercise is good for you. Staying physically active helps keep your heart healthy and your muscles strong, and in cancer patients it has even been shown to ward off relapse. Now a series of independently conducted studies on the effects of exercise in healthy older adults, published on Monday in the Archives of Internal Medicine, confirms that logging time at the gym not only helps maintain good health but may even prevent the onset of chronic diseases, such as heart disease, osteoarthritis and dementia.
2010-01-26
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Time Magazine
Exercise to Protect Aging Bodies — and Brains
Now a series of independently conducted studies on the effects of exercise in healthy older adults, published on Monday in the Archives of Internal Medicine, confirms that logging time at the gym not only helps maintain good health but may even prevent the onset of chronic diseases, such as heart disease, osteoarthritis and dementia.
2010-01-26
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New York Times (NY) - Health
Who Takes Care of the Caregiver?
Dr. Chen notes that the medical profession often falls short when it comes to caring for caregivers, those people who dedicate countless hours and emotional energy to caring for aging parents or children with disabilities.
2010-01-21
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New York Times (NY) - Health
Offering Care for the Caregiver
... doctors as a profession have been slow to recognize family members and loved ones who care for patients at home. These “family caregivers” do work that is complex, physically challenging and critical to a patient’s overall well-being, like dressing wounds, dispensing medication, and feeding, bathing and dressing those who can no longer do so themselves.
2010-01-21
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Ottawa (Canada) Citizen
Dementia will take startling toll as baby boomers age: Study
More on This Story: Appetite hormone leptin plays role in Alzheimer's - Muscle strength may reduce risk of Alzheimer's: Study - Eat well for your heart and reap a brain bonus - Eating well in the twilight years - Progress towards Alzheimer's vaccine: Israeli researcher
2010-01-05
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Baltimore (MD) Sun
5 Things You Can Do to Combat Aging
How to reverse aging at the cellular level, lower your risk of age-related illnesses and feel and look your best...
2009-12-29
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BusinessWeek
With Cardiac Rehab, More Is Better: Study
Cardiac rehabilitation sessions for elderly people with heart disease can lower their risk of heart attack and help them live longer, new research finds, but fewer than one in five eligible patients bothers to go.
2009-12-21
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Los Angeles (CA) Times
Technology becomes friendlier to older generations
Entrepreneurs and researchers are stepping up developing products and services for seniors, including high-tech walking canes with gyroscopes and Internet-based services that encourage social networking.
2009-12-20
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U.S. News & World Report
We Will Be What We Eat: Dietary Changes to Make as You Age
How your diet might protect against 7 common diseases and conditions of aging.
2009-12-14
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Pottstown (PA) Mercury
Some tips for seniors to help ease holiday stress
The holidays do not need to be perfect, or even just as you remember them in years past. Families grow and change, so traditions need to be adapted. Keep a few cherished traditions, but be open to new ones also. Have realistic expectations.
2009-12-13
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Boston (MA) Globe
A staggering death toll, but limited attention
Extensive research and aggressive treatment are reducing the death toll from stroke, cancer, and many other diseases. Hip fracture is a different story. The troubling increase in the death rate in hip fracture patients -- from 24 percent in the 1980s to 29 percent in the new Globe study -- demands an aggressive response, some researchers said. Hip fractures far too often start a cascade of complications that ends in death. ...
2009-12-10
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USA Today
Like happiness, loneliness is contagious
Loneliness, like happiness, can be contagious, says research out today that shows how feeling lonely can make others lonely, too.
2009-12-01
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Boston (MA) Globe
Caring for the elderly
ONE THING that is lost in the health care debate is how to care for the elderly. It’s ironic that at a time when thousands of Americans are struggling to find appropriate care for their failing parents, the field of geriatric medicine appears to be vanishing.
2009-11-25
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New York Times (NY)
Home for Thanksgiving, and Managing Meds
If your parents’ kitchen counter or, worse, bathroom medicine chest is crammed with pill bottles — old, new, rarely used, barely remembered, emptied and never refilled — a new brochure from Consumers Union and the Eldercare Locator, a service of the United States Administration on Aging, might prove useful.
2009-11-25
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Canada.com
Eating well in the twilight years
Loss of appetite just one reason some lose interest in food ... Foods that should be on every senior's grocery list.
2009-11-25
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U.S. News & World Report
High-Impact Activity May Be Good for Old Bones
Playing high-impact sports might help boost bone mineral density in mature athletes. The finding stemmed from a study of male and female athletes, aged 50 to 93, who took part in the 2005 National Senior Games in Pittsburgh, including 560 who competed in high-impact sports such as basketball, road racing, track and field, triathlon and volleyball.
2009-11-14
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WebMD Health News
Boomers Doomed to Disability?
Bad Sign for Baby Boomers: Disability on the Rise for Americans in Their 60s
2009-11-12
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WebMD
Sleeping Easier After Retirement
Retirement may lead to better sleep for those who don't retire due to health reasons, a new study indicates.
2009-11-02
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Forbes
Why Retirement Is Bad For You
Studies show that men who retired from corporate jobs, donned their gold watches and lazed about at a resort lived measurably shorter lives than those who sought productive work (e.g., volunteering for organizations like SCORE, the Service Corps of Retired Executives). In fact, plenty of retirees who traded productive work for sunshine and early-bird dinners dropped dead surprisingly soon after making the transition.
2009-10-27
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Epoch Times
Some Principles of Longevity for the Elderly
According to a Chinese saying, avoiding over-consumption during every meal, using cold water to cleanse the face, and soaking the feet in hot water are good ways to keep in good health.
2009-10-23
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WebMD Health News
Stay Healthy in Retirement With Work
Fewer Diseases for Retirees if They Take Up Part-Time Jobs or Self-Employment
2009-10-16
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U.S. News & World Report
Study: Delaying Retirement Improves Your Health
Seniors who work part-time during their retirement years may stay healthy longer, suggests a new study released this week. Retirees who remained employed, but reduced their hours, experienced fewer major diseases and were self-sufficient longer than those who abruptly retired.
2009-10-16
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MSNBC - Health
Study: Working past retirement boosts health
Older people who hold temporary or part-time jobs after retirement enjoy better physical and mental health than those who stop working entirely, according to a U.S. study released on Tuesday.
2009-10-13
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USA Today
Vitamin D helps prevent falls in seniors
A daily high-dose vitamin D supplement can reduce the risk of falls in seniors, say researchers who reviewed the findings of eight fall prevention studies involving participants aged 65 and older.
2009-10-05
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Baltimore (MD) Sun
Staying Independent in Our Later Years
Addressing a handful of health risks at midlife can profoundly affect your ability to continue living independently. Meanwhile, new concepts and technologies are helping to make staying in our own homes and communities an attainable goal for increasing numbers of us. Below are some steps you can take -- and recommend to friends and aging parents.
2009-09-25
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U.S. News & World Report
Alzheimer's Disease Is Sharply Rising, But You Can Lower Your Odds
Research is mounting that diet, exercise, and social and mental engagement play a protective role ...
2009-09-21
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Hartford (CT) Courant
Tips for Longevity
As droves of baby boomers retire or prepare to do so, the generation that never settles is now focused on maximizing health. ... nine ways you can extend your years of wellness.
2009-08-21
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Los Angeles (CA) Times
Healthy habits to help prevent Alzheimer's
People may be able to reduce their risk of developing Alzheimer's disease, according to two recently published studies that are the latest in a long line of research. But does that hold for everyone? And by how much can you lower the risk? Here's a look at the facts.
2009-08-17
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ABC News - Health
Good News for Elderly: Happiness Keeps Growing
Longer you live, the happier you're likely to be, a growing body of research shows.
2009-08-13
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Fort Wayne (IN) Journal Gazette
It’s true: Exercise eases grip of aging
You may have heard the advice “If you exercise, you’ll live longer.” The good news – or the bad news, if you hate doing anything more active than downloading from iTunes – is that it’s true.
2009-08-04
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Chicago (IL) Tribune
Five Ideas for Aging Gracefully
In addition to the usual anti-aging suggestions -- get more sleep and stop smoking -- the following five strategies can help boost your resilience. We can't guarantee you'll live to 100, but try these to make the journey more enjoyable.
2009-08-03
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Harpers Bazaar
Will You Inherit Your Mother's Face?
What woman hasn't looked at her mother and wondered if she will age the same way?
2009-07-31
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Los Angeles (CA) Times
For older adults, strength training may keep hospitalizations at bay
Exercise isn't just for the young, and staying in shape becomes even more critical as we age. Although health experts have been hammering this into our heads for years, some people still need more proof. So here it is.
2009-07-30
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Boston (MA) Globe
Work longer, stay sharper
A number of studies suggest that staying mentally and socially active may help stave off dementia and other dreaded declines associated with aging.
2009-07-27
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Champaign (IL) News-Gazette
Baby boomers learning to deal with, defeat brain drain
Want a sharper memory as you get older? ... Here are some tips from experts that can do for your memory what crunches can do for your abs:
2009-07-26
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CNN - Money
5 freedoms you'd lose in health care reform
If you read the fine print in the Congressional plans, you'll find that a lot of cherished aspects of the current system would disappear.
2009-07-24
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Gulf Breeze (FL) News
Seniors and positive thinking
Do happy people live longer, more productive lives? Research suggests that they may. Studies have shown that specific personality traits, whether you're an optimist or pessimist, can determine many areas of your health and overall well-being. They have found that people who have a sunny disposition on growing older, actually live longer than those who are constantly worrying and feel bad about aging.
2009-07-23
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Surprise (AZ) Daily News-Sun
Seniors discover inexpensive way to stay Silver & Fit
Silver & Fit is a healthy aging program offered to seniors, who can use their health insurance, including Medicare and MediSun, to pay for it.
2009-07-17
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MedicineNet
Spouse Has Dementia? You're at Risk, Too
A first-of-its-kind study suggests that spouses of people with dementia are at substantially increased risk of developing dementia themselves. ...
2009-07-15
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Pittsburgh (PA) Post-Gazette
Walking benefits seniors as they take a walk on the mild side
..."It's my routine," he said, explaining that the exercise has helped him rebound from several surgeries. "I'm not out to break any distance or speed records, but it's done my body a lot of good."
2009-07-12
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New York Times (NY)
Can Dementia Be Prevented?
When it comes to mental agility, we’re more likely to think of crosswords than cross-stitch. But neuroscientists suspect that learning a challenging new skill — a new language, a new musical instrument — may be even more effective than mental games at keeping the brain sharp.
2009-06-11
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CNN - Health
Experts reveal best ways to save an aging brain
Want to keep your wits sharp as the years go by? You're not alone. The good news is that many people don't experience mental decline, according to a study published in the journal Neurology. About 1 in 3 people in the study breezed through their 70s and into their 80s without any memory problems. ... It seems that exercise is key, and mental activity and a vibrant social life can't hurt, either.
2009-06-09
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WebMD
How to Stay Sharp in Old Age
Want to stay mentally sharp well into old age? A new study has some advice for you: Exercise at least once a week, don’t smoke, and get a good education.
2009-06-09
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Salt Lake City (UT) KTVX
How seniors are getting fit after fifty
When it comes to fitness, one of the most popular ways to get moving has nothing to do with your treadmill. Yoga is still packing classes, and even seniors say it's one of the easiest ways to get fit after fifty.
2009-06-01
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Vancouver (BC) Sun
Seniors stay healthier when they live with spouse
Elderly, community-dwelling men and women appear more likely to obtain preventive health care when they live with their spouse, as opposed to living alone or with an adult child, researchers report in the American Journal of Public Health.
2009-06-01
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Sacramento (CA) Business Journal
Sacramento, nation face critical shortage of geriatric specialists
Patients benefit from physicians who understand the aging process. ... In many ways, older patients mirror young children, McCloud said. They are easily harmed by mistakes. Yet there are lots of pediatricians — doctors who specialize in taking care of children — but very few geriatricians.
2009-05-22
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Time Magazine
Warning Signs: A New Test to Predict Alzheimer's
Researchers at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), and the University of Pittsburgh have developed the first screening tool that can help predict whether elderly patients are at low, moderate or high risk of developing dementia. The new test takes into account characteristic risk factors for dementia, including advanced age and the presence of genes associated with Alzheimer's, but also relies on lesser-known contributors such as patients' body weight and alcohol-drinking habits.
2009-05-13
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ABC News - Health
The Science Behind Elderly Falling, Slipping
"Falls are the number one contributor to deaths in older Americans due to accident," said Mark Grabiner, of the University of Illinois at Chicago.
2009-05-13
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Dallas (TX) Morning News
Local fitness buffs adapt their workouts to suit their age
A good diet, friends, seven hours of sleep each night and at least 30 cumulative minutes of exercise daily are among Dr. Kenneth Cooper's prescriptions for longevity. Fitness is what Cooper, founder and chief executive officer of the Cooper Aerobics Center, preaches and lives.
2009-05-04
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Tampa (FL) Bay Business Journal
Study: Long-term care costs on the rise
The high cost of long-term care and the economic downturn are creating significant financial planning challenges for Florida’s elderly population, according to a newly released study by Genworth Financial.
2009-05-01
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Atlanta (GA) Journal-Constitution
Seniors find Wii a winner
At a Sunrise Living residence in Alpharetta, the Wii Fit exercise program was used to turn the 3 p.m. social hour into a karaoke dance-off, with residents taking turns on the microphone to sing Frank Sinatra songs, and later following the steps for hip hop-inspired dance moves.
2009-04-26
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Chicago (IL) Tribune
8 tips on paying for health care in retirement
It's difficult to predict what your health care expenses will be in retirement. ... Here are some tips on how to cope with health care expenses in retirement:
2009-04-22
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Chicago (IL) Tribune
Seniors on the go stay sharp - Key is to exercise both mind and body
Doctors once cautioned seniors against exercise, concerned that such activity could lead to broken bones and other medical problems. But geriatric specialists and other experts today recommend seniors exercise and do other activities to maintain their flexibility and hone their cognitive skills, said Dr. Susan Hughes, a professor at University of Illinois at Chicago's School of Public Health.
2009-04-22
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Forbes
Outgoing Nature Could Get You to 100
Want to live to 100 or beyond? Be very outgoing and know how to manage your stress. A new study found that those were the traits found in the children of people who lived to 100, and longevity is thought to run in families.
2009-04-19
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USA Today
Boomers learn to work, and play, around arthritis
"People with arthritis might be living under the myth that they can't be physically active, but now we know there is no doubt that, if you exercise, it keeps you more mobile as you age and builds muscle needed to support your joints," says rheumatologist Patience White, chief public health officer of the Arthritis Foundation.
2009-04-15
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Chicago (IL) Tribune
Research finds that many older people can't get up after a fall
About 35 percent of people over age 65 fall in their homes at least once each year. That figure increases to 50 percent for those ages 75 and over. ... Most of the resulting injuries are minor, but falls can also cause major lacerations, fractures, head trauma, and other injuries that may lead to hospitalization, disability, nursing home care, and premature death. Falls also have psychological consequences. Fear of falling and an associated general loss of confidence can result in depression, isolation, and a decline in physical function caused by lack of activity.
2009-04-15
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U.S. News & World Report
Smart Fitness for Grown-Ups: 11 Tips for the Over-40 Exerciser
Whether you're looking forward to riding your bike across the country after you retire or you haven't put on sneakers since you were 6, there are things you need to know about exercising after the age of 40. If you'd really like to start exercising but don't know how, have we got a plan for you:
2009-04-09
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Forbes
How To Stop Worrying About Aging
In the recent past, cosmetic surgery and anti-aging skincare markets had grown by double digits each year. The emphasis on products and procedures, however, often eclipsed a more balanced approach to aging and appearance that includes long-term goals like protecting the skin and staying healthy. But the recession might be just the catalyst consumers need to change their point of view.
2009-04-06
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MSNBC - Health
Many Medicare patients end up back at hospital
One in five Medicare patients end up back in the hospital within a month of discharge, a large study found, and that practice costs billions of dollars a year. ... The study found that a surprising half of the non-surgery patients who returned within a month hadn’t even seen a doctor between hospital stays.
2009-04-01
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New York Times (NY)
Doctors Are Opting Out of Medicare
Many people, just as they become eligible for Medicare, discover that the insurance rug has been pulled out from under them. Some doctors — often internists but also gastroenterologists, gynecologists, psychiatrists and other specialists — are no longer accepting Medicare, either because they have opted out of the insurance system or they are not accepting new patients with Medicare coverage. The doctors’ reasons: reimbursement rates are too low and paperwork too much of a hassle.
2009-04-01
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San Jose (CA) Mercury News
Fisher: Fitness for a longer life, but don't call it exercise
We all know the benefits of the E-word. Even moderate activity staves off heart disease, stroke, depression, diabetes and dementia. It reduces falls, the leading cause of injuries for older adults. And active people are able to stay in their own homes longer, which is what we all want, right?
2009-03-29
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MSNBC - Health
Alzheimer’s care costs triple that of elderly
The health care costs of Alzheimer’s patients are more than triple those of other older people, and that doesn’t even include the billions of hours of unpaid care from family members.
2009-03-24
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CNN - Health
Want to live longer? Cut back on red meat
People who eat red meat every day have a higher risk of dying over a 10-year period -- mostly because of cardiovascular disease or cancer --than their peers who eat less red or processed meat, according to a new study of about half a million people.
2009-03-23
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CNN - Health
No need to hang up your running shoes as you age
But a study out of Stanford University that looked at healthy aging runners found that running did not damage joints or leave runners less able to exercise. Researchers discovered that if you're healthy and generally free of injury, there are few reasons to put away your running shoes, even into your 70s and 80s.
2009-03-23
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CNN - Health
Ten ways to save on prescription drugs
A new report from Consumer Reports finds that many Americans are having trouble affording their prescription drugs and have taken dangerous steps as a result. ... The good news, Santa says, is that there are ways for everyone to save money on prescription drugs. Here are 10 tips.
2009-03-19
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MSNBC - Health
It's not too late! Even after 50 you can get fit
People who put off regular exercise until they hit the age of 50 can still benefit from physical activity but it appears to take 10 years for the effects to kick in, Swedish researchers said Friday.
2009-03-06
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U.S. News & World Report
Older Adults Get Drunk Faster Than Younger Drinkers
Older adults who are social drinkers can become impaired by alcohol after only one or two drinks and not realize it, University of Kentucky researchers report.
2009-03-05
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U.S. News & World Report
Reading, Games Help Keep Aging Memories Sharp
Doing brain activities, such as reading or playing games, in middle age and later may help delay or prevent memory loss, according to new research.
2009-02-18
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U.S. News & World Report
Aging Brain May Contribute to Some Hearing Loss
Even after accounting for the loss of high-frequency hearing that typically accompanies old age, the researchers found that the poorer performance among the older adults was linked to a reduction in the size of small portions of the auditory cortex, a section of gray matter in the brain that controls hearing.
2009-02-17
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U.S. News & World Report
Coffee Drinking Lowers Women's Stroke Risk
Drinking coffee appears to lower the risk for stroke among women, with more consumption translating into more protection, Spanish and American researchers suggest. The finding stems from the tracking of both coffee habits and stroke occurrence among tens of thousands of American women across nearly a quarter century.
2009-02-16
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USA Today
Today's topic: Older and better
AARP's president distills the best and latest news to feel great and live longer. ... It is possible that our parents and we, their children, can live independently into our late 80s or even our 90s. But to remain healthy and independent for as long as we can, we must take control of our own health.
2009-02-15
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CNN - Health
Wii-habilitation 'could prevent elderly from falls'
Playing the Nintendo Wii Fit could improve balance and help avoid falls in seniors, researchers taking part in a new study suggest. The Wii Fit includes a balance board that records movements and gives feedback on performance. Dr Marie Fraser, a specialist registrar at Woodend Hospital in Scotland, UK, is carrying out the research. She told CNN:
2009-02-11
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U.S. News & World Report
4 Tips for Investing in Your Physical Wealth
Getting healthy—and staying that way—is the best physical and financial insurance. Invest a dollar in better health today, and your future returns (in the form of lower health-care expenses) could far exceed earnings from stocks and bonds.
2009-02-11
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BusinessWeek
Mediterranean Diet Aids the Aging Brain: Study
Chalk up another endorsement for the so-called Mediterranean diet: The eating regimen, which is rich in fruits, vegetables, fish and olive oil, may help the brain stay sharp into old age, a new study suggests. ... Previous research has found that people who follow the Mediterranean are at less risk of developing a variety of diseases besides Alzheimer's, including heart disease, cancer and Parkinson's.
2009-02-10
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U.S. News & World Report
Why Your Job Could Be Making You Old
Just about everyone has experienced the Sunday night dread of having to face another week of commuting, deadlines, and a boss they're not looking forwarding to seeing. Workplace stress obviously takes a toll on your emotional well-being, but can it actually make you older? There's mounting evidence that it could play a role in aging. Here's a look at how a demanding career can affect your body and what you can do about it:
2009-02-09
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Dallas (TX) Morning News
Seniors use brain training software to sharpen their minds
The new software is part of a $225 million-a-year brain fitness industry that experts expect will show explosive growth even during this recession. By 2015, the industry should reach $2 billion in annual sales, predicts Alvaro Fernandez, chief executive of SharpBrains, a market research company. The growth will come from computer-savvy boomers and seniors eager to stay not just physically fit, but also mentally alert as they age, he said.
2009-02-08
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MSNBC - Health
Coffee lovers face lower dementia risk
In more good news for coffee lovers, a new study suggests that middle-aged adults who regularly drink a cup of java may have a lower risk of developing dementia later in life. ... The study found that among 1,400 Finnish adults followed for 20 years, those who drank three to five cups of coffee per day in middle-age were two-thirds less likely than non-drinkers to develop dementia, including Alzheimer's disease.
2009-02-03
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MSNBC - Health
Boomers keep fitness industry feelin' groovy - The over-50 crowd spends billions of dollars trying to stave off aging
Several fitness-club chains in the United States, including Gold's Gym, Bally's, and the YMCA, offer programs specially geared to seniors. The biggest, Silver Sneakers, is in all 50 states and 9,000 locations. It is even covered by some Medicare-based health plans.
2009-02-02
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USA Today
Exercise can begin at 40, but just be sure to exercise caution
It's the month after (you made all those New Year's resolutions) and the morning after (you broke most of them while sitting on a couch consuming thousands of calories while watching other people play a sport that would probably kill you). Adults of a certain age, especially, could use a little inspiration today.
2009-02-01
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USA Today
Does diabetes make the mind go to pieces?
Sweet sugar. That's the Greek translation of the word glucose, the substance our bodies make to use for energy. Glucose and the glucose-regulating hormone insulin have long been studied by scientists looking for a cure for diabetes. Now the substances are increasingly coming under the study of brain scientists because it appears they might just be golden keys to brain health as we age.
2009-01-28
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U.S. News & World Report
Common Eye Problems Include Macular Degeneration and Cataracts
The best defense: a comprehensive eye exam that screens for glaucoma, macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, and cataracts. (And no, passing your driver's license retest doesn't count.)
2009-01-28
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U.S. News & World Report
12 Health Risks of Aging That Baby Boomers Can Avoid
Baby boomers would like to believe that terms like "over the hill" will never apply to them. And they could, in fact, be right. While there's no stopping time, there's plenty you can do to foil the aging process.
2009-01-28
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Newsweek
THE SPECTRUM - Dean Ornish M.D. - Feel Better, Live Longer
What really works to make sustainable changes in diet and lifestyle? It's probably not what you think. In over 30 years of conducting clinical research, I've learned that the real keys are pleasure, joy and freedom, not willpower, deprivation and austerity. Joy of living is sustainable; fear of dying is not.
2009-01-27
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UPI - United Press International
Survey: Boomer women aging better than men
Part of Energizer's year-round KEEP GOING
2009-01-16
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Ventura (CA) County Star
As America ages, fitness centers evolve to include head health
The study of more than 2,000 adults with a mean age of 73.6 years showed that mental exercises did improve their cognitive skills. The effects remained constant when researchers checked in with the participants five years later.
2009-01-11
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Los Angeles (CA) Times
Happiness is contagious, research finds
In a study published online today in the British Medical Journal, scientists from Harvard University and UC San Diego showed that happiness spreads readily through social networks of family members, friends and neighbors. ... The research is part of a growing trend to measure well-being as a crucial component of public health. Scientists have documented that people who describe themselves as happy are likely to live longer, even if they have a chronic illness.
2009-01-05
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CNN - Health
How to lower your cholesterol with better eating
About one in two American adults has borderline or high cholesterol levels, which increase one's risk of heart attack and cardiovascular disease. Statins, medications that lower levels of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, are now among the most prescribed drugs in the country (and the world). But medication is only part of the solution: To keep cholesterol under control, maintaining a healthy weight and diet is just as important as taking a daily pill.
2008-12-09
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Boston (MA) WCVB
Preventing Injuries During The Golden Years Of Golf
Golf is a unique sport in that it is actually more appealing to us as players as we get older. You don't see too many rugby leagues for folks in their Golden Years, but older golfers do represent one of the fastest growing segments of the golfing population. There are about six million U.S. golfers over age 50. Furthermore, while older golfers account for about one-quarter of all golfers, they play about half of the total annual rounds in the United States.
2008-12-03
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Boston (MA) WCVB
Seniors Should Stay Active, Engaged To Fight Depression
Senior citizens are at high risk for depression for a variety of reasons: loss of health, loss of friends, loss of purpose. But there are things that can be done to sharply reduce that risk.
2008-12-01
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Fox News
5 Ways to Party Without Aggravating the Symptoms of GERD
Parties. For many, they’re the highlight of the holiday season. But parties also mess with our diets and our sleep. Eating heavy meals, drinking coffee and alcohol, and partying into the wee hours of the night may aggravate the symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease, including acid reflux. Here are five ways to enjoy the holidays and keep acid reflux at bay:
2008-11-28
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CNN - Health
Five ways to avoid germs while traveling
Gendreau says that keeping healthy while traveling can be summed up in six words:
2008-11-27
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ABC News - Travel
Healthy Eating On the Go
Before you head off on your next trip, take the following advice for planning ahead, snacking smart and enjoying your getaway, without letting yourself go.
2008-11-10
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Parsippany (NJ) Daily Record
BOOMER aches & pains - They don't have to give up their athletic activities
With new treatments and new attitudes about remaining active in the face of physical setbacks, staying fit in your 40s and beyond needn't be a pain. Instead of throwing in the towel, you may be able to set things right by easing off a little, modifying routines and practicing preventive measures.
2008-11-04
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Seneca (SC) Upstate Today
The building blocks of boomer health
Many Boomers are investing more time to learn about healthier food options as well as what they can do to improve overall health and wellness. So what can you do to improve your health and possibly even slow the aging process?
2008-10-31
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CBS News
Can Exercise Prevent Severe Stroke?
The benefits of keeping active may be growing. A new international study looks at whether exercise reduces the severity of strokes. The study looks at whether how much someone exercised before having a stroke had an impact on how severe the stroke was, and whether being active affected a person's long-term outcome.
2008-10-20
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Melville (NY) Newsday
Hey, guys, turning 60 need not be a boomer bummer
Boomers have sped past numerous epochal mileposts without pausing or looking back. Hitting 30? Hey, I'm still young. Forty? Shrug it off, no big deal. Fifty? No time to worry, I'm too busy to care. But the big six-oh? Oh my!
2008-10-18
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Walla Walla (WA) Union Bulletin
Alcoholism among older people may be overlooked
As people age, they may tend to mix alcohol with prescription drugs. Disaster can ensue.
2008-10-18
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Los Angeles (CA) Times
Using the Internet might improve brain function
If you're middle-aged or older you've probably watched in awe as children and teens navigate modern technology -- computers, cellphones, digital cameras -- with amazing ease. But oldsters can become tech-savvy, too, and new research suggests we probably should try.
2008-10-14
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Monroe (LA) News-Star
Baby boomer generation feeling aches from remaining active
With new treatments and new attitudes about remaining active in the face of physical setbacks, staying fit in your 40s and beyond needn't be a pain. Instead of throwing in the towel, you may be able to set things right by easing off a little, modifying routines and practicing preventive measures.
2008-10-13
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USA Today
New federal exercise guidelines include strength training for all
The government has raised the bar for physical activity levels — and nobody's exempt, not even children or older adults. And exercise researchers couldn't be happier. ... Older Americans should follow the guidelines for other adults if they are able. If not, they should be as active as their physical condition allows. If they are at risk of falling, they should do exercises that improve balance.
2008-10-07
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USA Today
Doctors try to guide active boomers wearing out joint replacements
One in 75 patients who gets a knee or hip replaced must get it replaced again within three years, new research finds, although the studies underscore a question: Just how much pounding can a new joint take if you want it to last?
2008-10-06
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Glenview (IL) Prioneer Press
Elder Wii people
Like a growing number of seniors in the northern suburbs, she was using the Nintendo Wii video game system to bowl that perfect game. Unlike traditional video games that require players only to sit and use their hands to control the action, Wii games are played by using body movements, with limited finger action, to simulate the required action on the TV screen. Video games, once thought to be for kids, are being played by the oldest generation on the Wii system. Not only is it fun, but activity coordinators and health care professionals say Wii is actually healthy for seniors.
2008-09-18
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Boston (MA) WCVB
Water, Exercise Can Fight Signs Of Aging
You don't have to spend hundreds or thousands of dollars however trying to reverse the hands of time. There are a few simple things that you can do daily to fight the signs of aging and look and feel your best.
2008-09-10
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USA Today
Modest mental test benefit seen with brisk walking
Brisk walking led to slight improvements on mental tests for older people with memory problems in what is billed as the first rigorous test of exercise on the aging brain. The results from the small Australian study were only modest. But they back up observational studies showing potential mental benefits from physical activity.
2008-09-02
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Eau Claire (WI) Leader Telegram
Eau Claire residents share secrets to longevity
The active lifestyles of several Eau Claire senior citizens demonstrate that age needn't limit your dreams, your zest for life or your participation in it.
2008-08-30
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El Paso (TX) Times
Keeping physically active has its benefits
New research shows that exercise not only benefits your body but can also affect your pocketbook. A recent study by the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention tracked a group of participants in the Healthways SilverSneakers Fitness Program for two years and found that they were admitted to the hospital less often and had lower overall health-care costs.
2008-08-29
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New York Times (NY)
Living Longer, in Good Health to the End
You don’t have to be an actuary or funeral director to have noticed the striking increase in the length of many Americans’ lives. The obituaries in this or any other newspaper show a growing number of people who depart this world in their late 80s or 90s, or even at 100 or older. The fastest-growing segment of the population consists of people over 85, and by 2050 some 800,000 Americans will have celebrated their 100th birthday.
2008-08-25
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New York (NY) Daily News
Finding a fitness plan that fits your life
Most Americans could benefit from more exercise, and New Yorkers are no exception. Three groups of people are at a very high risk of not getting the exercise they need to stay healthy: the sedentary, the obese and diabetics.
2008-08-13
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Fort Myers (FL) News-Press
More senior citizens discover benefits of regular gym workouts
In a study published in January, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that regular use of Medicare-sponsored health club benefits was associated with lower long-term health care costs. Researchers determined that Silver Sneakers members who went to the gym two or more times a week over two years averaged at least $1,252 less in health care costs than those who visited a gym less than once a week over the same period.
2008-08-12
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McKnight's Long-Term Care News
Seniors don't raise many surgical concerns with doctors, study finds
Whether or not to undergo a surgical procedure can be a tough call, and most patients come armed with many concerns to talk through with their doctors. But a recent study finds that seniors just aren't asking many of those questions.
2008-08-01
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Phoenix (AZ) Arizona Republic
Bucking boomer back pain
Back pain is one of the most common complaints that send Baby Boomers to the doctor. The National Institutes of Health reports that 80 percent of adults in this age group will have a bout with back pain in their lifetimes. ... Boomers know they need to be active, but many don't go about it the right way. Abernethy sees a lot of
2008-07-29
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Richmond (VA) Times Dispatch
Role models for fitness
Fifty-three-year-old Greg Norman's unexpected resurrection in last week's British Open golf championship and the comeback of 41-year-old Olympic swimmer's Dara Torres might be more than simply fascinating sports stories. ... A sensible approach to exercise is the way to proceed for boomers -- seeking guidance from personal trainers, coaches or health-care professionals -- along with the knowledge you're likely not to be able to replicate the success of a Torres or a Norman.
2008-07-26
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McKnight's Long-Term Care News
Genes cause aging? New research suggests so
While no one knows for certain what causes us to age, prevailing wisdom suggests it's a buildup of stresses and the cumulative effects of disease. The surprising results of a recent study, however, say otherwise. Researchers at the Stanford University School of Medicine found a compound called elt-3 in the bodies of worms that is responsible for turning certain age-related genes off and on. Because elt-3 accumulates in the body as it ages, researchers believe it could be a significant factor in aging.
2008-07-25
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U.S. News & World Report
Pet Doors Opening at Assisted Living Centers
Pets offer proven health benefits. They can help lower blood pressure and cholesterol levels, reduce feelings of loneliness, and increase opportunities for socializing, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
2008-07-24
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Detroit (MI) Free Press
Baby boomer gum disease is nothing to smile about
Poor dental health in baby boomers can mean more than an unattractive smile. It can cause periodontal disease, a serious oral infection that in turn can lead to cardiovascular disease, stroke, respiratory illness, diabetes and a host of other serious illnesses.
2008-07-20
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Hazelwood (MO) North County Journal
Baby boomers: Who said anything about slowing down?
We are aging, but it's been said that this generation may be the first to die of something other than old age. It seems that 70 is the new 50 when it comes to fitness and activity. (Side note: Stevie Nicks of Fleetwood Mac just turned 60.) As for me, I know I don't have the same zip in my doo-dah that I once had. I nap with such authority that my wife's nickname for me is
2008-07-15
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U.S. News & World Report
Eating Less May Slow Aging Process
Cutting just 300 to 500 calories a day from your diet could be the key to slowing the signs of aging and living longer, according to a new study.
2008-07-14
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New York Times (NY)
Not a Moment Too Soon, I Thought of Tim Russert
As in Tim Russert’s case, there were no warning signs. No sign I was suffering from coronary artery disease. A piece of plaque in one of my arteries just broke off and created a massive blood clot. When it did, I suffered a severe heart attack. If I had not gone to the hospital, I might very well have died. Because at the right moment I thought of Tim Russert, I am one of the lucky ones. I get to hug my wife and my kids, understand how wonderful my friends are and realize exactly how much I love my life. It is a debt I can never repay.
2008-07-08
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U.S. News & World Report
Healthier Lifestyles Would Lengthen American Lives
If 156 million adults in the United States took better care of themselves, the average American would live 1.3 years longer, and the number of heart attacks would fall by 63 percent.
2008-07-07
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ABC News - Health
More 90-Plus Women Than Men Prone to Dementia
Not as many men as women make it to their 90s or beyond, but those who do have an advantage over their female counterparts: Researchers found that males aged 90 and older are more likely to avoid dementia than women of similar age.
2008-07-03
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ABC News
Retirees Move on Campus and Into Blogsphere
Many retirees are redefining retirement, opting out of condos in Florida and finding new places to call home. Karl and Karen Gotting, for instance, have chosen to retire to the University of Michigan, where they both attended school almost 50 years ago.
2008-07-02
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Norwood (MA) Daily News Transcript
Doc waging war against osteoporosis
You might have seen board-certified internal medicine physician Pam Peeke on the Discovery Health network discussing women’s health issues. But Peeke has one passion above all others -- the prevention of osteoporosis in postmenopausal women.
2008-07-02
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Forbes
The World's Longevity Secrets
It may have seemed like good news when federal officials announced last month that U.S. life expectancy had jumped four months and, for the first time, surpassed 78 years. But forget about 78. What if someone said that you--not some future generation--should be able to live into your 90s in relatively good health?
2008-07-02
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Time Magazine
More Midlife (and Older) STDs
Sex and older generations: it's not a topic that gets discussed much, not even in the doctor's office. But some physicians say that needs to change, because older patients are leading active sex lives — and their rates of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) may be on the rise.
2008-07-02
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Forbes
The World's Longevity Secrets
may have seemed like good news when federal officials announced last month that U.S. life expectancy had jumped four months and, for the first time, surpassed 78 years. But forget about 78. What if someone said that you--not some future generation--should be able to live into your 90s in relatively good health?
2008-07-02
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West Chester (PA) Daily Local News
Movement key to strong muscle health
As we age, muscle health becomes increasingly important, but in a different way than as an object of beauty or envy we may have prized in your youth. Some area medical professionals recently shared the age-old view that bodies in motion, will stay in motion and with more ease when we maintain those ever-supportive muscles.
2008-06-30
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U.S. News & World Report
Hip Replacement Boosts Mobility at Any Age
Total hip replacements are beneficial and economical for seniors with osteoarthritis, regardless of their age, say researchers at Duke University Medical Center.
2008-06-27
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McKnight's Long-Term Care News
Report: Brain injuries caused by falls killed 8,000 seniors
Falls should be a leading concern for the elderly, but not necessarily for the reason many think. The damage can go far beyond a demobilizing broken hip or other bone, researchers said this week.
2008-06-25
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Allentown (PA) Morning Call
Russert's early death is warning to boomers
Like most Americans, Tim Russert's sudden and untimely death deeply saddened me. We were all stunned that he was stricken down at the prime of his life, at the top of his field, on the eve of an important national election -- one that he had immersed himself to cover day and night. Yet, it was perhaps this very extreme pursuit of excellence, his almost workaholic dedication, that put his health at risk.
2008-06-22
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Science Daily
Get A Little Sun This Summer -- It Could Help Save Your Life, Researcher Suggests
As summer comes and people across America get ready to start slathering on the sunscreen, a note of caution is in order – a little sunshine is good for you. Studies increasingly are suggesting the value of vitamin D – often known as the sunshine vitamin, because that’s one way you can obtain it – in everything from bone metabolism to maintaining muscle strength, immune function, reducing hypertension and possibly even playing a role in prevention of cancer and autoimmune disease.
2008-06-18
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Seattle (WA) Post-Intelligencer
Boomer men need regular medical checkups
Although men often don't like to go to the doctor and are reluctant to get regular medical exams, it's important to their health that they do, a KOMO-TV news story reported today. What tests are needed for boomer men?
2008-06-16
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U.S. News & World Report
Coffee Drinkers Might Live Longer
Good news for coffee lovers: Drinking up to six cups a day of caffeinated or decaffeinated coffee daily won't shorten your life span, a new study shows. In fact, coffee might even help the heart, especially for women, the researchers found.
2008-06-16
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U.S. News & World Report
Healthful Lifestyle Teaches Prostate Genes to Behave
Living right—with a good diet, exercise, and low stress—brings out the best in your genes.
2008-06-16
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ABC News
What's Next After Retirement?
Retirement. The idea can seem freeing — not having to participate in the daily work grind. Yet it's a surprisingly difficult transition for many. For the nearly 8 million Americans already retired and the increasing numbers of baby boomers reaching the turning point every year, figuring out what to do next after work can be difficult.
2008-06-16
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Austin (TX) American-Statesman
Can these foods help keep you young?
Nutrition research not only identifies foods that can keep us slim and healthy, but scientists have also pinpointed nutrients associated with anti-aging benefits.
2008-06-16
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Medical News Today
Link Between Normal Sleep And Successful Aging
A research abstract presented at SLEEP 2008, the 22nd Annual Meeting of the Associated Professional Sleep Societies (APSS), finds a link between normal sleep and healthy aging.
2008-06-13
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CBS News
Bright Light Improves Dementia Symptoms
Turning up the lights during the daytime may boost mood and improve behavior in elderly adults with dementia, according to a new study. Mood swings, sleep problems, and behavioral issues frequently affect those with dementia-related cognitive decline. Such disturbances can increase the person's risk of being admitted to an assisted living facility, according to background information in the journal article.
2008-06-10
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Myrtle Beach (SC) Sun News
CDC recommends those older than 60 get vaccinated for shingles
Almost all Americans 60 and older should be vaccinated against shingles, a painful, often debilitating condition that affects about 1 million people a year, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommended last week. The recommendation includes people who already have had shingles.
2008-05-28
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Carlisle (PA) Sentinel
Elderly should remain active -- Despite perception, seniors should work to stay fit, expert says.
Van Norman argued a strong education campaign could overturn stereotypes about the elderly the same way the misconceptions about other the groups were taken apart. ..... “We have to create new expectations,” she said.
2008-05-23
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Evansville (IN) Courier & Press
No excuse to avoid doctor now
Retirement gives you time to do things you've always wanted to do — hobbies, sports, travel, more time with the grandkids. It also gives you time to take care of things you've been putting off for a while — such as tending to medical needs.
2008-05-23
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Hattiesburg (MS) American
Boomers get serious about fitness regimens
Fitness experts say more boomers are realizing they need a regimen of cardio, strength, flexibility and balance training to enjoy a long, healthy retirement. Some prefer exercising on their own or joining teams. Others prefer help available at gyms or clubs.
2008-05-20
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USA Today
Wii finds home in retirement communities, medical centers
The Nintendo Wii is making inroads not only with non-traditional video game players but also in unlikely places. At retirement communities, the Wii is transforming the social scene into a whole new game. At medical centers, the game system is being plugged into rehabilitation regimens. Use of the Wii in retirement communities nationwide, estimated at fewer than 100 sites so far, is growing, says Majd Alwan, director of the Center for Aging Technologies in Washington.
2008-05-14
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Canada.com
Sleep patterns and aging: Sleep patterns change with age
The gradual changes in our bodies that occur as part of the aging process also affect our sleep. Even in healthy older people, sleep becomes more fragile. It becomes harder to settle into sleep, and more awakenings occur throughout the night.
2008-05-10
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U.S. News & World Report
Electronic Pillbox Helps Seniors Stick to Drug Regimens
Older adults following a medication regimen are less likely to miss doses when reminded by an electronic pillbox that both beeps at the appointed drug-taking time and announces the number of pills to take and how to take them, new research reveals.
2008-05-07
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Detroit (MI) Free Press
Health of elderly people a key factor in care - Chronically ill patients could strain the system
About 95,000 Americans now are 100 or older, census estimates show, and their closely watched numbers are predicted to more than quadruple by 2030, reaching 1.15 million by 2050. But how healthy they remain in old age may have a dramatic effect on federal entitlements such as Medicare and Medicaid, health-care experts say.
2008-05-07
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CBS News
Perk Of Good Job: Aging Mind Is Sharp
Mentally demanding jobs come with a hidden benefit: less mental decline with age. Work that requires decision making, negotiating with others, analysis, and making judgments may not necessarily pad your bank account. But it does build up your
2008-05-07
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USA Today
Guidelines: Test men for osteoporosis
Men ages 65 and older should get screened for osteoporosis, a bone-thinning disease once thought of primarily as a woman's problem, a physicians group said today. Older women are routinely screened for osteoporosis, a condition in which the bone becomes porous, says Amir Qaseem, a senior medical associate at the American College of Physicians. An estimated 20% of women 50 and older have osteoporosis. But little attention has been paid to the male version of the disease.
2008-05-06
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Dallas (TX) Morning News
Aging really does mellow us, scientists show
Most scientists now think that experience and the mere passage of time gradually motivate people to approach life differently. The blazing-to-freezing range of emotions experienced by the young blends into something more lukewarm by later life, numerous studies show. Older people are more likely to focus on the positive, ignoring the negative.
2008-05-06
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Dallas (TX) Morning News
30 ways to live to be 100
Although many people think longevity is all about the genes, it's really one-quarter about the genes and three-quarters about lifestyle, says Steven Austad, one of the country's foremost experts on aging and author of the book Why We Age,
2008-05-05
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U.S. News & World Report
Common Medications Could Cause Physical Impairment in the Elderly
The two reports from researchers at Wake Forest University School of Medicine support findings released a few weeks ago that anticholinergic drugs -- which treat a variety of diseases and conditions, including acid reflux, Parkinson's disease and urinary incontinence -- may cause older people to lose their thinking skills more quickly than those who don't take the medicines.
2008-05-03
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Des Moines (IA) Register
At age 89, downhill skier fuses fun with keeping fit
His friends call him a miracle of modern medicine. Neighbors and acquaintances think he is crazy. Geriatricians think he is exceptional. John Davis shrugs it off. As far as he is concerned, he just likes to ski.
2008-05-03
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U.S. News & World Report
Elderly More Likely to Battle Sleep Disorders
Many older adults don't get enough sleep, which can increase the risk of serious health problems such as obesity, cardiovascular disease and diabetes, says the American Academy of Sleep Medicine. While sleep patterns do change as people age, disturbed sleep and waking up tired every day aren't a normal part of aging.
2008-04-29
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San Diego (CA) Union-Tribune
Falling feared as baby boomers age
The growing risk of falls for baby boomers such as Kovalcheck, owner of the Pennant Bar in Mission Beach, is the focus of public agencies and nonprofit organizations nationwide. Those groups are trying to prevent falls particularly for people in their 50s to mid-60s, unlike past programs that targeted only those 65 and older.
2008-04-24
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Wicked Local Framingham (MA)
Aging gracefully
At Suburban Athletic Club, nearly one fifth of its members are seniors, and their increasing presence in yoga, water aerobics and fitness classes attest to the interest among them to stay young and healthy. And according to a recent research published in the March issue of the American Journal of Sports Medicine, age doesn't affect physical fitness as much as once thought. The study by Dr. Vonda Wright, a researcher at the University of Pittsburgh, found not only that seniors who stay fit have a good physical performance, but that people can start serious exercise later in life.
2008-04-24
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Reuters
Getting in and out of cars risky for seniors
An estimated 37,000 people 65 and older are injured each year when entering or exiting a vehicle, Dr. Ann M. Dellinger of the National Center for Injury Prevention and Control at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta and her colleagues found. About 40 percent of these injuries were due to falls.
2008-04-23
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U.S. News & World Report
Health Tip: Talking to a Person With Alzheimer's Disease
As Alzheimer's disease progresses, communicating becomes more of a challenge. The U.S. National Institute on Aging offers these suggestions for talking to someone with Alzheimer's ...
2008-04-18
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Chicago (IL) Sun-Times
Older but... happier
2008-04-18
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Associated Press
Despite myth, old age is the happiest time, research says
Newsflash for rock stars and teenagers: It turns out everything doesn't go downhill as we age — the golden years really are golden. That's according to eye-opening research that found the happiest Americans are the oldest, and older adults are more socially active than the stereotype of the lonely senior suggests. The two go hand-in-hand — being social can help keep away the blues. "The good news is that with age comes happiness," said study author Yang Yang, a University of Chicago sociologist. "Life gets better in one's perception as one ages."
2008-04-18
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USA Today
How-to books make aging a thing of beauty
The self-help category has a new niche: beauty books that instruct baby-boomer women on how to transform themselves from crone to cougar, from old to hot, from withered to wow.
2008-04-17
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U.S. News & World Report
Common Medications May Harm Memory in Older People
Common medications known as anticholinergic drugs -- used to treat ulcers, stomach cramps, motion sickness, Parkinson's disease and urinary incontinence -- may cause older people to lose their thinking skills more quickly than seniors who don't take the medicines, new research suggests.
2008-04-17
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Science Daily
Older People Are Nation's Happiest: Baby Boomers Less Happy Than Other Generational Groups
Americans grow happier as they grow older, according to a University of Chicago study that is one of the most thorough examinations of happiness ever done in America. The study also found that baby boomers are not as content as other generations, African Americans are less happy than whites, men are less happy than women, happiness can rise and fall between eras, and that, with age the differences narrow.
2008-04-16
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Minneapolis-St Paul (MN) Star Tribune
Brain benefits when body works, study finds - Mayo-led research finds exercise may reduce memory loss later in life.
The connection between using your brain or losing it to dementia and Alzheimer's is well-known. Now, there's evidence that using your body may protect your brain as well.
2008-04-16
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Jackson (MS) Clarion-Ledger
Eye disease common as Americans age
Aging is not a friend to your eyes. More than half of all Americans will have some form of eye disease as they age. Age-related eye diseases are expected to swell from affecting 28 million people today to 43 million by 2020 as the baby boomers age. Four of the main age-related eye problems are ...
2008-04-15
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Boston (MA) Globe
Wii gets seniors back in the games
It's the sort of high-tech gaming setup that you'd expect their grandchildren to master. But at Sudbury's Fairbank Senior Center, and elsewhere throughout the state, elders ... are playing Nintendo's Wii gaming system in growing numbers. They are using the technology to rekindle their interest in baseball, bowling, tennis and other games in a low-impact, virtual world where they can exercise their aging muscles and not get hurt.
2008-04-13
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Canada - Calgary Herald
Active lifestyle key to healthy aging
Growing older doesn't have to mean you'll end up hobbling around with a walker. There are many things people can do to increase their chances of enjoying good health throughout life
2008-04-12
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Sarasota (FL) Herald-Tribune
Venice seniors take a swing at a game called Pickleball
Ever heard of Pickleball? Didn't think so. It's not really a spectator sport and it's played mostly by senior athletes. It's best described as ... a less strenuous form of tennis played with short rackets and a plastic ball.
2008-04-12
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Denver (CO) KCNC
Study: Exercise Can Reverse Aging Effects
A new study finds aerobic exercise, including walking, can turn back time by as much as 12 to 15 years as people age, Dr. Dave Hnida reports. Any workout helps, but the more intense, the better the benefits. The study from Britain found people can give a 60-year-old the body of the 40-something-year-old by getting out and getting some exercise.
2008-04-11
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Charlottesville (VA) Daily Progress
Aging not just a state of mind
Getting old isn’t just in your head, it’s in your body and spirit, and the way you live is the way you’ll age, according to a leading University of Virginia Medical Center geriatric physician. “Challenging the body by exercising is especially important because it affects the emotions, the intellect and the spirit,” Williams said.
2008-04-11
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Reuters
Yoga helps older women balance, stand taller
Elderly women showed measurable improvements in their walking speed and balance after a nine-week y .oga program -- and they gained a centimeter in height, on average, Philadelphia researchers report. ... After the program, the women walked faster, used longer strides, and could stand for a longer time on one leg. They also felt more confident in their ability to balance while standing and walking.
2008-04-10
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Seneca (SC) Upstate Today
Dr. David Cannon: People age in very different ways
While aging may be inevitable, there is much we can do to control how we age. The assumption that advancing age must necessarily bring on decrepitude and ill health has been increasingly discredited. Recently Harvard Medical School issued a list of things we can do to dramatically influence the quality of our later years.
2008-04-09
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HealthNewsDigest.com
Reducing our Risk of Exercise Injury!
Everyday we're reminded that exercise and regular daily activity which includes sports, are beneficial to our health, well being and our battle against time. However, we do need to stay injury free in order to be active, and since it's officially spring and we're stepping up our exercise (hopefully), let's discuss some steps we can take to reduce our risk of injuries.
2008-04-06
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Ft. Lauderdale (FL) Sun-Sentinel
Vision loss is a key issue particularly for aging women
As the Baby Boomer generation comes of age, conditions affecting vision seem to be getting more attention in doctor's offices around the country. Roughly 200,000 cases of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) get diagnosed each year, a disease that affects women more frequently than men. Age-related macular degeneration is the number one cause of vision loss in adults ages 60 and older.
2008-04-03
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Columbia (MO) Daily Tribune
Elders especially at risk for addiction problems
The science of addiction has a number of implications for aging boomers as well as those already deep into their Third Age. Doctors and psychologists have a lot of concern about the increasing misuse of alcohol, medications and illicit substances and the current lack of helping programs that are specifically de-signed for these age groups.
2008-03-31
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ABC News - Health
Living Longer: The Pros and Cons of Aging
Imagine the possibilities: a second career in your 60s or third career in your 80s. Dubner says life will become just like a series of short stories. And as we're able to live longer, the doors to all kinds of opportunities will be open to us.
2008-03-31
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HealthNewsDigest.com
Vision Loss a Key Issue for Aging Women
As the baby-boomer generation comes of age, conditions affecting vision seem to be getting more attention in doctor's offices around the country. Roughly 200,000 cases of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) get diagnosed each year, a disease that affects women more frequently than men. Age-related macular degeneration is the number one cause of vision loss in adults ages 60 and older.
2008-03-28
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The Indianapolis (IN) Star
Fit and 40+ - More boomers are realizing they need a fitness regimen
Fitness experts here and nationally say more boomers are realizing they need a regimen of cardio, strength, flexibility and balance training to enjoy a long, healthy retirement. Some prefer exercising on their own or joining teams. Others prefer help available at gyms or clubs.
2008-03-28
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Casa Grande (AZ) Dispatch
Start planning your dream body now for retirement
You plan your retirement savings. You probably have some plans for retirement travel. Maybe you've got a plan for the dream retirement home. But are you planning your retirement body? If not, it's time to get busy.
2008-03-26
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U.S. News & World Report
Older Women Have Harder Time Preserving Muscle Than Men
Key difference appears to be how their bodies react to protein, study says. Keeping in good shape is more difficult for older women than men because it's harder for women to replace muscle that's lost naturally as they age, say U.S. and British researchers.
2008-03-26
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RedOrbit.com
Staying in Shape is Difficult for Older Women
A new study urges older women to eat more protein to help replace muscle lost during the aging process. The study was conducted by researchers at the University of Nottingham in the UK and Washington University School of Medicine in the US. It found that differences in the way male and females bodies metabolize food makes women use protein less effectively to maintain muscle mass. The researchers suggest that women over 65 should eat plenty of high-protein foods such as eggs and meat, along with performing resistance exercises, to minimize age-related muscle loss.
2008-03-26
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San Francisco (CA) Chronicle
Evidence grows for exercise as aging deterrent
As the Baby Boom generation continues to suffer the indignities of aging, the elusive quest for the fountain of youth has all but become a national pastime. While cosmetic surgeons and cosmetic companies would have you believe that resurfacing is all you need, as in most things, applying a Band-Aid doesn't necessarily improve the underlying condition. Rather than the fountain of youth, perhaps we'd be better off seeking the foundation of youth. Perhaps you already know that taking a daily brisk walk can help keep you in shape, not to mention stave off heart disease, diabetes and hypertension. But new scientific evidence suggests that exercise is helpful because it keeps you younger on a cellular level.
2008-03-21
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Washington (DC) Post
One-Third of Seniors Have Mental Decline
More than 5 million elderly people have a hard time remembering things, sorting through daily decisions and even sometimes knowing what day it is, according to the first national estimate of how commonly the minds of aging Americans are starting to fade.
2008-03-18
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USA Today
18% of all boomers expected to develop Alzheimer's
About 14 million, or roughly 18%, of the USA's 79 million baby boomers can expect to develop Alzheimer's or some other form of dementia in their lifetime, a newly released report shows.
2008-03-18
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Science Daily
Problems Getting Around In Old Age? Blame Your Brain
New research shows how well people get around and keep their balance in old age is linked to the severity of changes happening in their brains. White matter changes, also called leukoaraiosis, are frequently seen in older people and differ in severity.
2008-03-18
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Rochester (MN) Post-Bulletin
Repairing ACLs of older people worth it
A new Mayo Clinic study found that baby boomers who undergo ACL surgery are about as likely to return to pre-injury levels of activity as much younger people. Baby boomers are staying active well into their later years, making them susceptible to injuries such as tearing the anterior cruciate ligament, according to the study presented at the 75th annual meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons earlier this month.
2008-03-17
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Norfolk (VA) Pilot Online
Yoga way of life
Yoga is also a big business thanks to boomers, who are seeking it as a remedy to assist with aging.
2008-03-16
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Chicago (IL) Tribune
Eating better, feeling younger
Baby Boomers inspire a new, and more healthful, nutrition landscape for everyone
2008-03-15
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Associated Press
Dementia Diagnosis May Relieve Patients
Not only did the diagnosis not increase anxiety or depression among patients and their caregivers, but most were relieved to have symptoms explained and a way to find help.
2008-03-14
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U.S. News & World Report
Why Men Are So Good at Dying
A recent study published in The Archives of Internal Medicine looked at what characteristics defined men who live longer than 90 years. Five things jumped out at the researchers: Those men didn't smoke, exercised regularly, avoided diabetes, controlled their weight, and controlled their blood pressure. All of those five things are behavioral.
2008-03-14
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Los Angeles (CA) Times
The cost of care for seniors
Older adults may save money by remaining in their own homes as they age. The following statistics show average costs for various types of care.
2008-03-13
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Los Angeles (CA) Times
Older caregivers fill the gap
As the pool of aides shrinks, healthy retirees are filling paid and volunteer positions.
2008-03-13
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Los Angeles (CA) Times
The challenge of aging in place
One piece of the puzzle is missing from the aging in place trend -- healthcare.
2008-03-13
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Reuters
Brain fitness seen as hot industry of the future
Cogmed is part of an emerging brain fitness software industry that could expand rapidly as aging baby boomers seek ways to stave off dementia and Alzheimer's disease.
2008-03-13
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Hartford (CT) Courant
No Need To Panic Over Naturally Occurring Memory Loss
There are seventy-eight million baby boomers in the country, and memory loss is their No. 1 concern ...
2008-03-13
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Washington (DC) Post
Studies Suggest There's An Art to Getting Older
Creative Activity May Have Health Benefits
2008-03-11
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Washington (DC) Post
Rx for Boomers: Eat Wisely, Drink Plenty, Stay Active
Good nutrition is important throughout life, but it takes on special significance in middle age and beyond.
2008-03-11
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Red Wing (MN) Republican Eagle
Understanding age and dementia
We’re just beginning to scratch the surface on what “old-timer’s disease” really is, but it’s safe to say it has quickly become one of the most feared prospects of aging. Some of those fears are overblown.
2008-03-10
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Denver (CO) Rocky Mountain News
Use it or lose it
A growing variety of electronic products are targeting consumer anxiety over the aging mind.
2008-03-10
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Baltimore (MD) Sun
More prescriptions, greater confusion
Medications improve the lives of seniors, but errors in taking them can be lethal.
2008-03-09
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San Diego (CA) Union-Tribune
Marathon man teaches fellow seniors how to stay fit
Ever wonder why you feel tired standing in line at the grocery store? ... “You're not moving around enough.”
2008-03-09
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U.S. News & World Report
Memory Loss in Hyperactive State With Alzheimer's
Study suggests brains of patients get stuck in memory-deletion mode.
2008-03-08
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MSNBC - Health
Last call comes even earlier for senior drinkers
More than a drink a day puts the 65-plus set at risk, new study says.
2008-03-08
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CBS News
Millions Of Older Adults Get Hurt Falling
CDC Survey Finds 5.8M Older Adults Reported Falls In 3 Months; 1.8M Hurt Themselves.
2008-03-08
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U.S. News & World Report
My Dog May Be Good for My Health
Given that people do gain healthwise from having a strong social network, it makes sense that having an animal companion would also do some good
2008-03-07
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Reuters
Many seniors hurt in falls: CDC report
Falls are a leading threat to the independence of elderly people and their ability to function, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said.
2008-03-06
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Newsweek
Brand-name drug prices continue to grow
Drug makers increased their prices last year by an average of 7.4 percent for brand-name medicines most commonly prescribed to the elderly, according to the advocacy group AARP.
2008-03-05
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Money Magazine
Getting older and getting better
The looming reality of senior citizen status scares a lot of boomers. No need. Laura Carstensen, a top expert on aging, says life gets only richer with time
2008-02-27
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New York Times (NY)
Mental Abilities: Dementia Percentages Decline for Elderly
We're not growing older. We're growing sharper.
2008-02-26
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Houston, TX (KTRK)
What foods could keep you from aging?
It sounds too good to be true: foods that can actually stop the aging process. But some can accelerate it.
2008-02-25
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Time Magazine
Sleepiness and Stroke Risk
Excessive daytime drowsiness in older adults may predict a significantly increased risk of stroke, said researchers reporting data on Thursday at the International Stroke Conference in New Orleans.
2008-02-20
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Newsweek
Do You Really Need Seven Hours of Sleep?
Yep, you do. Although people do vary in how much sleep they need, the differences are slight, and the vast majority of us (including seniors) need seven to eight hours.
2008-02-19
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