Fewer Brain 'Tangles' May Mean Smarter Old Age
Autopsies of quick-witted elderly hint at how they stayed that way
full story » Psychological Counseling Boosts Breast Cancer Outcomes
Interventions cut risk of recurrence, lengthened disease-free survival, study finds
full story » Established EU Countries Healthier Than Newcomers
Study says quality years could be extended with more elder-care funds
full story » Stay Upbeat, Exercise to Help Prevent Cancer in Old Age
Risk factors study found little link between drinking and malignancies
full story » Calcium, Vitamin D Won't Prevent Breast Cancer
But findings apply to postmenopausal women only, counters editorial
full story » Florida Vision Test Law: Fewer Traffic Deaths Among Elderly
2004 legislation appears responsible, but study finds reasons why are more complex
full story » 'Cognitive Reserve' May Help Fight Alzheimer's
Study sees less damage from brain plaques in those with more education
full story » Poor Sleep, Hypertension a Dangerous Combination
Elderly who don't get 7.5 hours of shut-eye a night at higher death risk, study suggests
full story » Heart Failure Hospitalizations Up Sharply
Epidemic linked to hypertension, obesity, diabetes, study shows
full story » Smoking Coupled With Obesity Raises Death Risk
Two factors increase risk 8-fold, researchers say
full story » Salmonella Outbreak Tied to Dry Dog Food Continues
Eight more people -- mostly young children -- infected, bringing total to 79, CDC says
full story » Green Areas Lower Health Inequities Between Rich, Poor
Having more parks, forests, playing fields affects health behaviors, study says
full story » Drug Boosts Natural Growth Hormone in Seniors
MK-677 brought muscle mass, but long-term effects on vitality unclear, scientists say
full story » Stay Upbeat, Healthy to Thrive in Senior Years
Occasional drink, decent income also key to happy old age, study finds
full story » Alcohol Abuse Can Damage Bones
It interferes with bone metabolism and bone mass maintenance, study finds
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