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 Happiness May Actually Be Infectious
December 15, 2008
Amidst the holiday season, researchers from Harvard Medical School bring good tidings. Your happiness may be largely influenced by the happiness of those around you - even if they are strangers, according to a new study published online December 4, 2008 in BMJ
Terminally Ill Patients May Benefit from End-of-Life Discussions
October 15, 2008
Patients with terminal illness seem to experience less stress if they have end-of-life discussions with their doctors, according to the results of a study published in the October 8, 2008 issue of the Journal of American Medical Association.
How Common is Senior Abuse?
September 5, 2008
Mistreatment of senior citizens may be more common than you think. According to a study published in the Journal of Gerontology: Social Sciences, 13% of seniors in the United States report various forms of abuse
Checklists to Help You Stay Healthy
August 15, 2008
The US Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) and the AARP have released two new checklists that are designed to help men over the age of 50 learn how to stay healthy.
Improving Quality of Life in Cancer
August 6, 2008
As reported in the July 30 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association, new findings presented at the annual meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology indicate that cancer investigators are finding new ways to ease the discomfort often associated with anti-cancer treatment.
Guidelines for Screening and Preventive Care
July 31, 2008
By the year 2050, 21% of the world's population will be at least 60 years of age. As we get older, primary prevention and early detection are important components of health care maintenance.
Have You Had Your Measles Vaccine?
July 14, 2008
Nearly 130 people have been affected by measles in the largest U.S. outbreak of the virus since 1997.
Looking for a 5-Star Nursing Home?
June 23, 2008
Nearly 1.5 million Americans reside in nursing homes, and each year, more than three million Americans are temporarily placed in nursing homes. Finding a nursing home for a loved one can be a harrowing experience. Well, help is on the way.
News for Caregivers
June 13, 2008
The number of caregivers, people who take care of other adults or children with special medical needs, is growing. As our population ages, family members are increasingly called upon to care for ailing spouses or parents.
Hormone Therapy May Not Make You Happier
May 30, 2008
Still confused about hormone replacement therapy during menopause? Before the results of the Women's Health Initiative (WHI) clinical trial were published in 2002, hormone therapy was routinely used to treat the hot flashes, night sweats, and other symptoms associated with menopause.
Smoking and Your Social Network
May 27, 2008
Over the past 30 years, the prevalence of smoking in the United States has decreased substantially. According to a study published in the New England Journal of Medicine, quitting smoking is heavily influenced by spouses and friends
Your Other Circadian Rhythm
May 26, 2008
The natural circadian clock located in the hypothalamus of the brain provides signals to the body on when to wake up, eat, and sleep based on responses to light
Successful Aging While Living with Dementia
May 22, 2008
What does successful aging mean? Most of the current literature defines successful aging as the absence of physical and cognitive impairment.
Laughter Lowers Blood Pressure
May 20, 2008
According to a new study presented at the American Society of Hypertension 2008 Annual Meeting, laughter in the context of laughter yoga can significantly lower blood pressure and reduce cortisol, or stress hormone, levels.
Bad Habits and the 'Goldilocks' of Sleep
May 13, 2008
You'll probably agree that getting enough sleep is important for good health. But, when it comes to sleep, how do you know if the number of hours you're getting is too much, too little, or just right?
What is the Impact of Medicare Part D? (Part 2)
May 1, 2008
As a follow-up to yesterday's news about the need for better education about the Medicare Part D prescription drug program, another study in the same issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association.
What is the Impact of Medicare Part D? (Part 1)
April 30, 2008
Many Medicare beneficiaries are still unaware of, or confused by, the Medicare Prescription Drug Improvement and Modernization Act.
Keep Moving and Slow Down Aging
April 23, 2008
You already know that exercise is good for you. But, did you know that it might even slow down biological aging?
Comparing Risks from Drugs with Other Risks
September 14, 2007
Determining the true risk of a particular action - taking a medication, working in a dangerous job, or taking an automobile ride - are difficult to compare. However, when such comparisons have been done, one sees that medications don't show up as badly as the media would have us believe. A publication in the journal Health Affairs makes this point; it has been summarized in a very readable form in Bandolier, a British online health journal.
Dispelling the myths around loneliness
October 2, 2006
Loneliness is not just a problem for older people, nor is it a product of individualistic societies.
Quality of life for older people in Europe is a major focus for researchers
October 2, 2006
Quality of life among older people is about much more than just health and physical functioning.
Experts say stress and hormones are the root cause of aging
August 15, 2006
Aging is related to faulty stress responses and hormonal changes rather than the passage of time, according to a new review of the evidence.
The value of social mealtimes in nursing homes
May 11, 2006
Family style meals boost quality of life in nursing home residents.
Oscar winners live longer
March 1, 2006
Actors and actresses who win an Oscar live four years longer, on average, than nominees who do not win.
Early retirement not linked to longer life
October 27, 2005
People who retire early do not live longer, despite popular perception.
Travelers must avoid animals in developing countries
September 9, 2005
The death of a British woman from rabies in Goa has prompted experts to warn of the danger of contact with animals when abroad.
Reduced air cabin pressure doesn't cause thrombosis
July 2, 2003
A small research study reveals that reduced pressure inside an aircraft is probably not a major factor in deep vein thrombosis.
Decline not inevitable for very old people
February 11, 2003
A study of people in their nineties reveals that many of them retain all their mental abilities, despite popular belief.
Chromosome length predicts death from age-related disease
February 6, 2003
Measuring the ends of chromosomes could predict an individual's chance of dying from age-related disorders, such as heart disease.
Rates of disability seem to be decreasing among older adults
January 2, 2003
A new analysis suggests that older people are less likely to be disabled than they were a decade ago.
Biological markers of aging described
August 2, 2002
Low body temperature, low insulin and high levels of a specific hormone seem to be linked to a slowdown of the aging process.
Education makes for a longer life
January 8, 2002
Lack of a high school education predicts a shorter lifespan, owing to a survey of mortality data in the US.
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