Nearly half of the oldest adults died within one year of sustaining a hip fracture. A new doctoral thesis from Umeå University shows that not only the risk of sustaining a hip fracture, but also mortality following the injury ...
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A study, published in the Journal of Women & Aging, found memory complaints were linked to negative expectations about aging in people with mild cognitive impairment as well as cognitively healthy adults.
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The study of biological aging, how our cells, tissues and organs change over time, independent of how many years have passed, is a growing area of research that aims to help scientists understand the root causes of chronic ...
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For older adults with dementia or Parkinson's disease, staying hydrated can be more complicated than simply drinking more water.
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Young adult cancer survivors face gaps in follow-up care caused by factors including geographic mobility and insurance changes, according to an analysis by UTHealth Houston researchers. While most young adults are navigating ...
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Researchers have outlined a plan for slowing aging by targeting one of the body's most important cellular communication systems. In a new paper published in Frontiers in Science, scientists describe how novel therapies that ...
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Women looking for relief from menopause symptoms could soon have a more affordable option for a weekly hormone patch.
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Bacillus Calmette-Guerin (BCG), a vaccine widely used to prevent tuberculosis and treat bladder cancer, may also have properties that reduce the risk for dementia, according to new findings in a study of mice. BCG is a live, ...
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Hot flashes and night sweats tend to dominate conversations about menopause, but some of the most important changes are harder to see—muscle slowly gives way to fat, bones lose density and the body needs fewer calories to ...
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Women in the United States can expect to provide seven years of care over their lifetimes to aging family members or friends—up from six in 2011, University of Michigan research shows.
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