An elderly adult with a heart condition is more likely to develop a form of MCI than one without such an ailment, researchers say. As the nation’s population grows older, it’s increasingly important that physicians be aware of common health problems that can increase patients’ risk of developing cognitive impairment, according to researchers at Mayo Clinic. One such health problem to watch... Forward>>

Louisiana Hines helped run a restaurant, worked as a riveter during World War II, raised three children and owned a beauty shop. Her long life had another unique distinction. Before her death on Friday, the Detroit woman was one of the oldest people in the world. "She said she didn't have a secret" to longevity, said Hines' granddaughter Darlene House of Detroit. "(She believed) that she... Forward>>

Everyone wants to look their best, and I try my best to stress the importance of prevention when it comes to aging. Here are 10 tips for keeping your skin looking young. 1. Wear sunscreen. This is the most powerful product for preventing signs of aging like fine lines, wrinkles, discoloration, rough texture and sagging. 2. Start using a retinoid. When it comes to anti-aging products... Forward>>

Dairy products such as milk and yogurt promote healthier hip bones than cream, says a new finding from a Harvard Medical School affiliate. Choosing low-fat milk or yogurt over cream can increase intake of protein, calcium and vitamin D, while limiting intake of saturated fats, said Shivani Sahni, from the Institute for Aging Research (IFAR), an Harvard affiliate, who co-authored... Forward>>

In study, men who were consuming more than 1,000 milligrams a day of calcium from supplements at the beginning of the 12-year study had an increased risk of death from heart disease at the end of the study. Guys, take note: Popping large amounts of calcium supplements may be harmful to your heart. Research out today shows that a high intake of calcium from supplements is correlated... Forward>>

When Bob Dylan sang “The Times They Are A-Changin,’” he spotlighted a cultural revolution that was altering politics, race relations, and the world he was radically transforming himself: music. Today, another musical revolution is igniting older adults with music from their own pasts, waking minds deadened by Alzheimer’s Disease and other forms of dementia with tunes that often illuminate a buried... Forward>>

Want to improve your memory and mental sharpness? Turn that frown upside down. That’s the latest word from Ohio State University researchers who found simply being in a good mood helps boost brain power in seniors — improving their working memory and decision making. The study, published in the journal Cognition and Emotion, is the first to show that the power of a positive attitude... Forward>>

FARGO - Susan Peterson is more active at 62 years old than she was at 26. The Fargo woman spends two or three hours a day at the gym five days a week. “I just got addicted to it I guess,” she said. Peterson is part of a growing number of seniors taking group fitness classes to stay active and improve their physical and mental health. Seniors are looking for fun classes where they can... Forward>>

THE lonely plight of many elderly Ulster residents was put under the spotlight on Thursday. A gathering of around 80 people, including social workers, volunteers and members of housing associations, heard that loneliness can help to increase instances of dementia, stress and even raise blood pressure. Among those speaking at the conference was the Rt Rev Dr Christopher Herbert, former Bishop... Forward>>

Middle-aged women are being warned to watch their drinking after health experts said they were significantly more at risk than younger women. Women's health advisers say women aged in their 40s and 50s are drinking more because they tend to be more financially secure, are less likely to have young children to look after and use alcohol to relax after work.The organisation Jean... Forward>>

Married people are less prone to heart attacks than singletons and more likely to recover if stricken, according to a Finnish study published Thursday. Researchers collected data on 15,330 people in Finland between the ages of 35 and 99 who suffered "acute coronary events" between 1993 and 2002. Just over half of the patients died within 28 days of the attacks. The team found... Forward>>

Recent natural disasters illustrate vulnerability of older people: majority of deaths from the Great East Japan Earthquake (2011) and Hurricane Katrina (2005) occurred among older people. Researchers at the Stockholm Environment Institute at the University of York and Simon Fraser University's Gerontology Research Centre in Canada are calling for better awareness among policy makers... Forward>>

Not having many friends, or people you can talk to or rely on, has already been linked to depression for obvious reasons, but now new research indicates that it even has an effect on your body's inflammatory response to illness. Researchers from the Institute for Behavioural Medicine Research at Ohio State University looked at data based on a series of studies on a group of breast cancer... Forward>>

The research was undertaken by Canterbury Christ church University's Sidney De Haan Research Centre for Arts and Health, following a grant of £130,000 from The Dunhill Medical Trust. Key findings from the ten month study include evidence of significant improvement in measures of lung function and health related quality of life for participants in the singing groups, as well as social... Forward>>

Even mild erection problems could be flagging up hidden heart disease in men, experts claim. They might also be a warning of possible premature death, a study has shown. Affected men aged 45 and over with no previous history of heart conditions face an increased risk of heart attacks, heart failure and arterial disease, researchers found. Severe erectile dysfunction (ED) almost doubled... Forward>>

Here's a good excuse to get the golf clubs out... Health officials say golf is an activity older New Zealanders should be doing to help live longer and healthier. The Ministry of Health's issued a number of physical activity guidelines for the over 65s, which is a first for New Zealand. They include basic advice such as aiming for at least half an hour of activity, that increases the heart rate... Forward>>

As you get older, it's inevitable that your health care needs will change and medical costs will increase. If you're worried that your future medical expenses will eat into your savings or create a financial burden for your loved ones, it may be beneficial to buy long-term health insurance, also called long-term care insurance. This type of policy offers key health benefits, but there are some potential... Forward>>

Thirty years on, Pat Kenny looks like he hasn’t aged. Kenny is 65 today, but it’s hard to believe the popular broadcaster has reached retirement age. What is the secret to his youthful appearance and which other male celebrities are aging well (or not so well)? Pat hasn’t put on much weight — he cycles regularly (including a two-hour charity cycle in 2011) and often walks his dogs on south Dublin... Forward>>

"Boosting sleep 'may slow memory rot'," says the BBC, in a headline that could provide us with a plausible excuse to give our bosses when we fall asleep at our desks. The news is based on a complex study that involved testing younger and older people's memories before and after sleep. Researchers gave participants word pairs to remember in the evening, tested them on half of the word... Forward>>

Kidneys from deceased donors are carefully rationed under rules established by the nonprofit United Network for Organ Sharing, or UNOS. The system is set up so that kidneys go to people who have spent the longest time on waiting lists and who are a good match, with provisions made for distributing organs to patients within the same region, when possible... Forward>>

Advocates for older North Carolinians have a full list of requests for the General Assembly session that begins Wednesday — from strengthening criminal background checks for long-term care workers to reducing unneeded use of psychotropic medicine for people with Alzheimer’s. But groups such as the state AARP, Friends of Residents in Long Term Care and the North Carolina Senior Tar Heel... Forward>>

As we hit midlife, getting—and staying—healthy can seem harder and harder to do. But these 10 sweat-free tips can have you on the road to good health right now. When it comes to getting healthy, you may find yourself sounding a lot like Little Orphan Annie: "Tomorrow! Tomorrow!" (Sorry. Now, you'll be humming that song all day.) Actually, humming that ditty is not such a bad thing—even if show... Forward>>

Scientist and physicians around the world have come to the conclusion that the mental condition of a person greatly influences the state of their health. Scientists find more evidences, which show that 90% of diseases have psychosomatic nature. Ancient Greek physicians have already known about the wholeness of the human body and spirit, connecting each organ to corresponding emotion... Forward>>

In 2012, Ukrainians spent on drugs 17% more than in the previous year. During the year, 1 billion 260 million packages of medicines were sold by pharmacies for a total of 27 billion UAH. Approximately 70% of 9 thousand descriptions of drugs was sold without prescription. Oleksij Solovyov, the Chairman of the State Service of Ukraine on Drugs Control, spoke about it at a press conference... Forward>>

For years, researchers trying to determine whether concussion-prone football players suffered profound neurological damage had to wait until after the athletes' deaths to examine their brain tissue under a microscope. But in a study published on Tuesday in the American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, experts at Evanston, Illinois's NorthShore Neurological Institute and the University... Forward>>