Study finds substantial decline in physical, cognitive, or psychological health among older people
Up to three quarters of older individuals in Latin America, India and China experienced significant decline in physical, cognitive, or
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UC San Diego scientists develop new method to keep cultured cells healthy
Hematopoietic stem cells — the precursors to blood cells — have been notoriously difficult to grow in a dish, a
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Higher net worth at midlife associated with longevity in US adults
One of the keys to a long life may lie in your net worth. In the first wealth and longevity
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UMD awarded grant to develop an integrated hypertension management program for older adults
To address the significant health burden of hypertension (characterized by consistently high blood pressure), the University of Maryland (UMD) was
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Aging immigrant population in the United States poses health policy challenges
A team led by Dr. Arturo Vargas Bustamante, UCLA Fielding School of Public Health professor of health policy and management
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Study offers a very hopeful message for individuals struggling with migraines
A new study from researchers at the University of Toronto found that 63% of Canadians with migraine headaches are able
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Trouble managing money may be an early sign of dementia
After Maria Turner's minivan was totaled in an accident a dozen years ago, she grew impatient waiting for the insurance
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Medicare could save nearly $500 million per year by reducing use of low-value preventive care services
FINDINGS A UCLA-led study shows that physicians frequently order preventive medical services for adult Medicare beneficiaries that are considered unnecessary
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Changes in mouth bacteria after drinking beetroot juice may promote healthy aging
Drinking beetroot juice promotes a mix of mouth bacteria associated with healthier blood vessels and brain function, according to a
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Mimicking stress signals can protect the brain and retina from aging
How do different parts of the body communicate? Scientists at St. Jude are studying how signals sent from skeletal muscle
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