Riders over 45 a big part of jump in hospital admissions for more severe accidents, report finds
Researchers eye earlier detection of decline
But researcher says high cost, need to get shots in clinics make it an unlikely osteoporosis treatment
Data from 188 countries show average life expectancy is now about 71 years
Two trials cast doubt on these widely touted strategies
But researchers say clinical trials needed to prove older beta blockers lengthen life in these patients
Obese patients with atrial fibrillation saw odds of recurrence decline as fitness level improved
Prior research had suggested that the drugs might have negative effect on memory and thinking
But study notes little evidence exists on the benefits and dangers of doing so
Homebound elderly might benefit from supplementation, research suggests
Years of caregiving take physical, emotional toll, study finds
Toxic waste proteins aren't flushed as quickly from older brains, study finds
Agency orders makers of popular testosterone supplements to conduct clinical trials
And 14 million experience severe pain, survey finds
About 6 percent of men aged 65 or older also have the bone-thinning condition, report finds
People who were more outgoing in their 20s had better well-being in their 50s, study found
Regularly eating chili peppers, other hot foods linked to lower risk of death during study period
But are concerned about physical, mental challenges, survey finds
But those who upped daily intake actually had higher odds for a precursor to dementia, researchers say
But one stone increases odds for more, study found
Study finds steady improvement among Medicare enrollees from 1999 through 2013
Particularly when they're dealing with loss or change
Study finds lower risk for people born after 1930 compared to those born earlier
British study finds this demographic may often indulge more than is good for them
Older adults who ate better maintained problem-solving and planning skills, study finds
Vigorous physical activity benefits the aging brain, three studies show
Creative solutions are needed for those living at home, researchers say
Post-surgical decline less evident in elderly males, study says
Investigators find gender differences in progression from mild cognitive impairment
Those in committed relationships eight times more likely to engage in sex
Older adults react differently to treatment, oncologists' group notes
Slower deterioration seen in people with more satisfying relationships, researchers say
By 2050, half of that generation's survivors will have the mind-wasting disease, study predicts
25-year study found a link, but cause-and-effect relationship remains unproven
Very small study shows some promise, but much more research will be needed, experts say
Tissue from Japanese cadavers may provide new clues, researchers say
They seem to work only when deficiency of the nutrient is severe, study finds
Fine-particle pollution linked to cardiac arrests, heart attacks, study finds
People who carry APOEe4 variant show signs of protein buildup in brain, long before symptoms appear
Higher reimbursement rates by Medicaid may have played a role, researchers say
Patients 50 and up with advanced disease benefited the most
Study found big swings in temperature were linked to higher death rates among seniors in Northeast
Chronic illnesses also increase vulnerability to temperature spikes
Study finds combination of diabetes, heart disease and stroke can cut up to 15 years of life expectancy
At 38, the biology of some adults was 20 years older, study finds
Study suggests health choices still make a difference in old age
Experts stress that exercise, good diet help maintain memory as much as mental challenges do
But male centenarians have fewer chronic ills than females, British study finds
Age alone should not be a barrier, researchers say
Living in areas with higher noise and crime adversely affect health, study contends