News tagged with journal of gerontology


Natural anti-oxidant deserts aging body: Cell's reserve fighting force shrinks with age

When the body fights oxidative damage, it calls up a reservist enzyme that protects cells – but only if those cells are relatively young, a study has found.

Medical research created Aug 30, 2011 | popularity 4.7 / 5 (10) | comments 4 | with audio podcast

Studies find strong links between food insecurity, health care among elderly

(Medical Xpress)—A fear of going hungry may be leading many older Georgians to skip medications and cancel doctors' appointments as they juggle limited incomes with prescription costs and out-of-pocket ...

Health created Mar 05, 2013 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 0