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In a large study conducted by at Brigham and Women’s Hospital (BWH), researchers found an association between women who maintain a healthy diet and a reduction in the risk of developing impaired physical function as they age. “Little research has been done on how diet impacts physical function later in life. We study the connection…

Some of the most difficult physician-patient discussions revolve around the issue of driving. Driving is a part of everyday life in America – a necessity that allows you to go to work on a regular basis, visit friends and family, and manage everyday activities, such as shopping for groceries, going to church and transporting children…

This week was a great week for most senior citizens. They welcomed the news that their favorite drink – coffee – does not cause cancer, and, in fact, in many cases may prevent it. An international Working Group of 23 scientists convened by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), the cancer agency of…

When it comes to retirement, the world is literally a senior’s oyster. There’s no shortage of places to live in, and it just comes down to choice. Here are some of the best, arranged by factors like climate, activity, entertainment, travel and cost efficiency. Adventure New Zealand: With its southern tip only 3,092 miles away…

Keeping memory sharp is one of the goals seniors have when they age, as losing it can produce great anxiety. There’s also a double-bind that affects’ seniors memory: on one hand, they have much more information stored, which enables them to recognize patters more easily. But on the other hand, neurons begin to lose myelination,…

For 500,000 Americans each year, what starts as short-term memory loss will ultimately end in premature death. Today Alzheimer’s affects more than 5 million US adults, and currently while many of those cases are manageable, as doctors have developed ways to slow the progression of the disease, there is no cure. But a breakthrough involving…

Many sunscreens fail to measure up to the protection promised on their label. Consumer Reports has identified 17 that do. In CR’s latest annual tests and ratings of 65 water-resistant lotions, sprays, and sticks with SPF claims of 30 or higher, the organization found that 28 of them – a full 43 percent of the…

After a bout with heat failure, exercise may well be the last thing on your mind. But, maybe you should think again. A new study finds exercise extends life even for patients with heart failure. The analysis in more than 4000 patients showed a mortality benefit from exercise regardless of heart failure severity, age and…

Have you ever thought about what would happen if the transportation you use is no longer an option? How would you continue to maintain your independence so that you could continue with your daily routines? Who would you turn to for assistance? People often look to friends or relatives to assist with transportation – this…

If senior citizens want to prolong their lives and, especially, avoid cardiovascular disease, they need to put their efforts toward maintaining muscle mass as they age, rather than focusing on weight loss. And, the news research emphasizes this applies even to seniors who have high cardiovascular risk. Having a high level of muscle mass helps…