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Oldest Elders Surprisingly Spry People may see a decline in their health between age 92 and 100, but not as much as you might think, a Danish study shows. Elders' Sex Problems: Not Just Aging Sexual problems as we get older may not be a part of the natural aging process, but may be related to "stressors" like our emotional and physical health, a new study shows. Running Slows the Effects of Aging A study that tracked older runners for two decades shows that regular runners have fewer disabilities and are less likely to die early deaths. Fatigue Among Elders Tied to Other Ills A study done by researchers at Columbia University is urging physicians to take seriously complaints of exhaustion among the elderly. Can You Hear Me Now? Why Men Might Not A new study, published in Archives of Internal Medicine, estimates approximately 29 million, or one out of six American adults, have speech frequency hearing loss, which affects people?s overall ability to hear speech. The study also estimates that 55 million Americans have high-frequency hearing loss. 10 Healthy Aging Tips from Centenarians Stay close to family and friends, keep your mind active, and have a sense of humor, centenarians say in a healthy aging poll. Make a Midlife Crisis Work for You Part two of WebMD's Life After 40 series gives you step-by-step instructions to looking and feeling good after 40. The Wormy Truth About Aging Wear, tear, and DNA damage can age you. But aging may also be written into your genes, as it is in worms, scientists report. 4 Ways to Stop Age-Related Memory Loss Experts offer tips on how to prevent age-related memory loss. Plus, how to tell if it's a senior moment or an early sign of Alzheimer's. Where U.S. Death Rates are Highest The death rate in some counties in Nevada and the South has been higher than the national average for at least 20 years, a new study shows Vitamin E for Vitality? Low blood levels of vitamin E may predict physical decline after age 65, Italian researchers report. Today's Seniors Are Smarter Elderly people are smarter today than they were less than a generation ago, a new study suggests. The Older You Are, the Happier You Get Age and happiness increase together, according to new research that suggests many older adults are very happy as well as socially active. Stay in School to Outsmart Death? When it comes to education, does having more mean you live longer? A new study shows that highly educated Americans are expected to live longer than those with fewer years of schooling. Over-70 Adults Get New Food Pyramid A prominent nutrition group has updated its food pyramid for over-70 adults, stressing nutrient- and fiber-rich foods over supplements. Moderate Exercise May Cut Dementia Risk Moderate exercise such walking and climbing stairs may help prevent vascular dementia in people aged 65 and older, an Italian study shows. Living Longer: Life Expectancy Hits New High U.S. life expectancy has hit a record high of 77.9 years, the CDC reports. It?s Never Too Late to Live Healthily If that New Year?s resolution isn?t working out, don?t worry. New research shows it?s never too late to adopt healthy habits that can help you live longer. Healthy Aging Becoming More Common Researchers report that people age 65 and older in the U.S. appear healthier than past generations, but obesity may change that. Golden Years Longer and Wealthier Older Americans are living longer, and with more money, than previous generations, according to a new government report on aging in the U.S. Global Warming May Boost Deaths Global warming may boost heat-related premature deaths, new research suggests. Genes May Help Dieters Longevity The SIRT3 and SIRT4 genes may help cells live longer when stressed by dieting, researchers write in the journal Cell. FDA Warns of Allergy to Denture Cleansers Use denture cleansers? The FDA wants to you to make sure you use those products as directed because of a possible risk of allergic reaction. Falls Common After Age 65 The CDC estimates that nearly 6 million people aged 65 and older fell at least once during a three-month period in 2006. Escalators Shaky Ground for Some Elders Nearly 40,000 people aged 65 and older went to emergency rooms between 1991-2005 because of escalator injuries, new research shows.

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