Every generation likes to think it’s healthier than the one that came before, but baby boomers can’t make that claim.
In a study published in JAMA Internal Medicine, researchers found that a sample of the baby boom …
Aging
Aspirin Linked to Rare Form of Vision Loss
The wonder drug that relieves everything from headaches to joint pain, and lowers the risk of heart disease may come with risks for the eyes.
When It Comes to Longevity, It’s Not Years But Microlives that May Count
We know that overindulging in our favorite foods isn’t good for our health, but researchers propose a new way of quantifying just how harmful those treats can be.
Faster, Stronger, Longer: Olympians Live Longer than the Rest of Us
All that training, regardless of the sport, my pay off in extra years, according to two recent studies.
Caregiving for an Aging Parent From Afar: Six Ways to Help
Being your parent’s caregiver can be difficult, especially when Mom and Dad live far away.
iPads to the Rescue! Tablets Help Low-Vision Patients Read More Comfortably
Not that we need another reason to covet iPads, but the tablets may help those with poor vision read more comfortably.
Exercise Trumps Brain Games in Keeping Our Minds Intact
It’s inevitable that as we age, our brains get smaller. Nerves die off, losing their connections, and that leads to a thinned out network feeding our thinking functions. But brain shrinkage isn’t inevitable, according to the …
Can Caring for Your Aging Parents Hurt Your Career — or Your Paycheck?
Helpful tips on how to be there for your ill and aging parents, while protecting your job and the financial well-being of you and your family
Do Eunuchs Really Live Longer?
A historical study of castrated men in Korea finds that they outlived their peers by a wide margin
Is Your Elderly Parent Moving In? It Might Cost You
Decisions about providing care for an aging parent are by no means easy — or cheap. Make it easier by asking some key questions and discussing them with your parents ahead of time
Improving Vision with Cataract Surgery Has Another Benefit: Fewer Broken Hips in Elderly
Elderly patients who undergo cataract surgery may be up to 28% less likely to fall and suffer a crippling hip fracture, a new study finds
To Boost Memory, Shut Your Eyes and Relax
Just 10 minutes of wakeful rest may help us absorb new information into memory
Kids of Older Fathers and Grandfathers May Inherit Longevity
If your grandfather was old when he had your father, and your father in turn waited before having you, you may have inherited some life-extending perks.