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February 29, 2012
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Postmenopausal women and even women and men of all ages may want to consider adding dried plums to their diet as a way to combat osteoporosis, according to a new study by Florida State University. "Over my career, I have … Continue reading
February 28, 2012
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Ever seen the kids playing the Wii video game system? It's not a traditional device, because the controller is motion-controlled, rather than solely reliant on the mashing of buttons. This has made active video gaming a reality and also serves … Continue reading
February 27, 2012
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Changes in vehicle headlights may make roads brighter for drivers, but might also cause problems for seniors behind the wheel, The Boston Globe reports. Warren White, who will be 79 in a few weeks, told the publication that newer, brighter … Continue reading
February 26, 2012
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Exercising has long been found to help people remain healthy and fit as they reach senior status. For a group of elders at the Abe Stark Senior Center in Canarise, Brooklyn, the way to staying strong is by resorting back … Continue reading
February 25, 2012
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Senior falls may be due more to anxiety rather than lack of proper mobility, according to a study published in the British Medical Journal. Researchers performed extensive medical and neuropsychological testing on 500 participants ranging in age from 70 to … Continue reading
February 24, 2012
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New research suggests that short and long-term memory work off one another, according to a study in the Journal of Neurophysiology. Scientists from the University of Southern California's Division of Biokinesiology and Physical Therapy have found that the two parts … Continue reading
February 23, 2012
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New research has found that elders may not be able to decipher when water has a higher level of iron, which could cause major health problems, possibly even dementia. A study published in the Environmental Science & Technology followed 69 … Continue reading
February 22, 2012
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Nearly 5.8 million Americans currently live with heart failure, according to the National Heart Lung and Blood Institute. Because this problem is so vast, finding new causes of the illness or new ways of helping people live better with the … Continue reading
February 21, 2012
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Florida Today reports that swimming can really do seniors some good, especially those affected by age-related issues such as arthritis that can make it difficult to workout. According to the source, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention looked … Continue reading
February 20, 2012
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According to a recent study published in European Heart Journal, heart failure (HF) might be associated with the loss of brain cells. Researchers found that people with a declined mental process and loss of grey matter may be more susceptible … Continue reading