Findings make a fiscal case for increasing prevention efforts
A new Harvard study has found healthcare spending among the Medicare population age 65 and older has slowed dramatically since
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Aging
Scans Show Women’s Brains Remain Youthful As Male Brains Wind Down
(By Jon Hamilton for NPR) Women tend to have more youthful brains than their male counterparts — at least when
Read MoreFrail Seniors Find Ways To Live Independently
(By Judith Graham for Kaiser Health News) DENVER — Pauline Jeffery had let things slide since her husband died. Her
Read MoreBoot Camp After 60: 10 Steps To Turn Around Unhealthy Habits
(By Bruce Horovitz for Kaiser Health News) It takes moxie to flip an unhealthy lifestyle to a healthy one —
Read MoreFederally Funded Companions Keep Seniors Connected To Their Neighbors
(By Patty Wight for NPR) Isolation is an issue for many seniors, especially in rural places. It can lead to
Read MoreDaily Movement — Even Household Chores — May Boost Brain Health In Elderly
(By Patti Neighmond for NPR) Want to reduce your risk of dementia in older age? Move as much as you
Read MoreThe Electronics Industry Sees Money In Your Health
(By Eric Taub for Kaiser Health News) LAS VEGAS — If the scores of personal health care devices at the
Read MoreWhy Older Adults Should Eat More Protein (And Not Overdo Protein Shakes)
(By Judith Graham for Kaiser Health News) Older adults need to eat more protein-rich foods when they’re trying to lose
Read MoreA dedicated space customized for geriatric emergency care
The UC San Diego Health has opened a state-of-the-art emergency room specialized in treating seniors requiring emergency health care. The
Read MoreA daily glass of wine doesn’t appear harmful for older patients with heart failure
A recent study from the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis suggest that people over age 65 who
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