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Habits In 20s, 30s Affect Later Heart Attack Risk
The healthy habits people adopt and stick with in their 20s and 30s have a massive and direct impact on their risk of a heart attack or stroke decades later, a landmark study says. Young adults who fail to keep heart-healthy practices can see their risk of future heart...
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Foods That Boost Cognitive Function
As people age - especially after 60 - many experience a gradual decline in cognitive function due to both biological and lifestyle factors. Natural brain changes, such as reduced blood flow, loss of neurons, and decreased production of neurotransmitters, can affect memory,...
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Deaths From Accidents Related to Drug Use Rose 60%
More people are dying from accidents that occur while they're using drugs, a new study says. The death rate from unintentional injuries related to drug use rose nearly 60% between 2018 and 2023, researchers reported Tuesday at a meeting of the American College of Surgeons in...
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Your Mind is in its Prime at 60
New research suggests that the human brain reaches its peak performance between ages 50 and 60. A study published in the journal Intelligence analyzed data using what researchers call the Cognitive-Personality Functioning Index (CPFI) - a measure that tracks how...
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Dick Van Dyke Jokes About 100th Birthday: It'd Be Funny If I Didn't Make It
Actor and comedian Dick Van Dyke, 99, made light of his age while attending a charity event in Malibu, California, on Sunday with his wife, Arlene Silver. The couple appeared at the Vandy High Tea fundraiser...
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Scientists Reverse Alzheimer's Disease in Mice
In a groundbreaking study, scientists have successfully reversed Alzheimer's disease in mice by restoring the healthy function of the brain's natural defense system - the blood-brain barrier (BBB). Often called the brain's "gatekeeper," the BBB regulates what enters and...
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Concussions in Seniors Increase Risk for Dementia
Seniors who get a concussion are more likely to develop dementia or falter as they age, a new study says. Older folks who suffered a traumatic brain injury (TBI) had a higher risk of dementia, requiring home care services or admission to a long-term care facility,...
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Jane Goodall's 10 Healthy Habits to Boost Longevity
Jane Goodall, the iconic primatologist who inspired the world with her lifelong work in conservation, animal welfare, and protecting the planet, passed away on October 1 at age 91. While genetics played a role - both of her parents lived to 94 - Goodall's lifestyle choices...
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Study: Menopause Doesn't Affect MS Progression
Menopause does not increase symptoms and disability among women with multiple sclerosis, a major new study has concluded. Some experts had been concerned that fluctuating hormone levels associated with menopause might affect severity of the neurodegenerative disease,...
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Industrial Chemical Linked To Parkinson's Disease
Long-term exposure to a chemical used in metal degreasing and dry cleaning might increase the risk of Parkinson's disease, a new study says. Seniors living in places with the highest airborne levels of trichloroethylene showed a 10% higher risk for Parkinson's than those in...
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Being Organized Can Help You Live Longer
A new study finds that being organized, active, and helpful to others may boost your lifespan - while stress, anxiety, and moodiness may cut it short. The research, published in the Journal of Psychosomatic Research and led by the University of Edinburgh, analyzed data from...
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Low-Dose Radiation Relieves Knee Arthritis Pain
People with aching knees might receive relief from a course of low-dose radiation therapy, a new study suggests. People with mild to moderate wear-and-tear knee arthritis felt less pain and had better mobility after radiation treatment, researchers reported Sunday at a...
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Rheumatoid Arthritis Signs in Blood Before Diagnosis
An invisible storm might rage for years inside the bodies of people at risk for rheumatoid arthritis, prior to any joint pain occurring, a new study says. These folks experience dramatic immune system changes long before they feel symptoms, researchers reported in the...
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New Pill Treats Hot Flashes Without Hormones
An experimental pill can significantly reduce hot flashes and night sweats for women after menopause, a new clinical trial has determined. Elinzanetant produced a nearly 74% reduction in the frequency and severity of these menopause symptoms within three months, researchers...
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Mammograms Still Valuable for Women in Their 80s
Though most guidelines recommend mammograms up to age 74, new research suggests they can be valuable for women in their 80s, detecting breast cancer earlier and increasing chances of survival. The research - published in the Annals of Surgical Oncology - reviewed medical...
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These Common Meds Increase the Risk for Falls
Falling is never pleasant, but for seniors it can be deadly. Among adults 65 and older, falls are the leading cause of injury-related death, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), which reported 41,000 fall-related fatalities in 2023. Research...
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Study: Weight-Loss Surgery Outperforms GLP-1 Drugs
Cutting-edge drugs like Ozempic and Zepbound are all the rage for dropping excess pounds, but weight-loss surgery might have a better impact on people's health, a new study says. People who had weight-loss surgery lost more weight, lived longer and faced fewer serious health...
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Reduce the Chronic Inflammation That Hastens Aging
Scientists have coined a new term to describe how inflammation drives the aging process. A recent study found that "inflammaging" is worsened by lifestyle habits. While inflammation is an essential defense against infection and injury, chronic low-grade inflammation is a...
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Shunts Safe, Effective for Rare Brain Condition
A simple shunt can restore walking ability and independence in elderly people with a rare brain condition, a major new clinical trial has found. Implanting a shunt to drain excess cerebrospinal fluid significantly improved walking and mobility among seniors with idiopathic...
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GLP-1s Provide Health Benefits to Psoriasis Patients
People with psoriasis might receive unexpected benefits from cutting-edge weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Zepbound, a new study says. Psoriasis patients taking GLP-1 drugs had a 78% lower risk of premature death and a 44% lower risk of heart attack, stroke or other...
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Study: App Effective for Bladder Control Problems
Having trouble with bladder control? There might be an app for that, researchers say. Female veterans suffering from urinary incontinence received effective relief using a smartphone app called MyHealtheBladder, researchers reported in JAMA Network Open. The app...
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Hormone Therapy Timing Key to Alzheimer's Prevention
Hormone replacement therapy might protect a woman's brain against Alzheimer's disease, but only if the timing's right, researchers say. Women who start hormone therapy within five years of menopause can lower their Alzheimer's risk by as much as 32%, researchers reported...
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Early Breast Cancer Survivors' Risk of Second Cancer Low
Women who survive an early breast cancer can breathe easy, a recent study says. Their risk of developing a second cancer is low, about 2% to 3% greater than that of women in the general population, researchers reported in The BMJ. "Many breast cancer survivors believe their...
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Eye Drops Could Replace Reading Glasses
Instead of searching for reading glasses, could middle-aged folks and seniors soon find themselves rummaging around for a misplaced eye dropper? Special eye drops used two to three times daily might one day replace reading glasses as a means of coping with age-related vision...
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Ditch These Skin Care Habits Now
Your skin is the body's largest organ, and it needs regular TLC to stay healthy. While everyone's skin is unique, dermatologists agree there are a few universal rules you should follow to protect and improve your complexion. Here are the top habits experts say you should...