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Might You Live to 100? Gene Test Tells
A genetic test can identify 77% of people predisposed to live to 100 and beyond. Some 15% of people of European descent have more than a 50% chance of exceptional longevity.
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Drug Abuse on the Rise in Baby Boomers
Drug abuse among Americans 50 and older has risen sharply in recent years, with admissions for treatment nearly doubling between 1992 and 2008, new research indicates.
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Infection Control Lacking at Surgical Centers
Lapses in procedures aimed at fighting infections are common in ambulatory surgical centers, a study shows.
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Exercise May Buffer Effects of Stress
Short bursts of vigorous exercise – the kind that makes you really break a sweat and increases your heart rate -- may help buffer the devastating effects that stress can have on cellular aging, finds a new study in the May 26th online issue of PLoS ONE.
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What Your Doctor May Have Trouble Telling You
Experts tell WebMD what some doctors may hesitate to tell you.
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Over 40, Fit, and Ready to Bare Arms
WebMD talks about the trend of 40+ celebrities like Madonna having toned arms and being superfit and how you can trim up.
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iPods, Texting at 100: How Centenarians Stay Hip
Americans turning 100 or older this year are making sound lifestyle choices, not just about health and exercise but by clinging to social networks and adapting to new technologies, a new survey indicates.
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Mediterranean Diet May Save Brainpower
Older adults who adhere to the heart-healthy Mediterranean diet appear to have less cognitive decline with age, a study shows.
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Higher Vitamin D, Better Golden Years?
Vitamin D, already considered a way to help fight colds, cancer, diabetes, heart disease, and other ills, may also keep people mobile in their golden years, according to a new study.
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Computer Use, Exercise May Save Memory
A combination of moderate physical exercise and computer use late in life may help protect against the memory loss of mild cognitive impairment, a new study suggests.
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Low Vitamin D Level Tied to Cognitive Decline
Two new studies add to evidence that older people with low levels of vitamin D may be more likely to suffer from cognitive impairment.
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Disabilities Sidelining Middle-Age Adults
Baby boomers are increasingly reporting a slew of mobility-related problems, such as climbing stairs, stooping down or even getting out of bed, new research indicates.
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Advance Directives Are Usually Followed
Advance directives, which describe the medical care you want to have if you're incapacitated, are honored most of the time, a study shows.
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Supplement May Give Older Athletes an Edge
Study: Cyclists who are 50 and older may be able to ride farther and faster if they take a commercially available supplement containing the amino acid arginine and antioxidants that helps boost the body’s natural exercise capabilities.
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Hip Fracture Risks Linger After Recovery
The risks associated with hip fractures may linger long after the initial recovery period is over, especially for men.
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Hospital Stays Raise Dementia Risk
Seniors who have been hospitalized may be more likely to develop dementia and mental decline than seniors who have not been hospitalized, a new study finds.
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Life Expectancy Up, but So Is Poor Health
A few facts from the CDC's annual report on U.S. health: Life expectancy is up, but so is poor health, even though personal health care cost each American $6,219.
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Elevator Injuries Common Among Elderly
More than 2,600 older adults wind up in the emergency room each year as a result of an elevator-related injury, a study shows.
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Overweight Older People Live Longer
People who carry a few extra pounds after age 70 tend to live longer than people who don’t, new research finds.
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Bit of Alcohol May Benefit Aging Brain
A drink or two a day may help older people stay mentally sharp, but moderation is the key, a new study finds.
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