Seniors

Forgetful 'senior moments' start in 40s, U.K. study finds

If you're having trouble remembering things lately, or more problems understanding new things than you used to, don't worry; you're not losing your mind. You may, however, be losing your ability to think clearly -- something that starts happening to men and women much younger than previously thought, new research suggests.

Dementia

Gene variant protects against Alzheimer's: Study

Canadians with dementia missing out on early treatment: Study

Hundreds of Canadians are missing out on early treatment for dementia that could improve their ability to deal with the disease, says a new study by the Alzheimer Society of Canada.

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Robots help elderly rehabilitate

Medical authorities are deploying the latest technology as fast-greying Singapore prepares for a "silver tsunami" of elderly people as a result of longer life spans and low birth rates.

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Broken arms on the rise for boomers

Broken arms send several hundred thousand U.S. residents to emergency rooms each year, and the number may rise by nearly a third by 2030, when the youngest baby boomers will turn 65, according to a U....

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Baby boomers most likely to get STDs

It appears some boomers weren’t taught much about STDs. And if the health teacher did talk about them, apparently many were snoozing.

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Dieting could help brain stay young and healthy

Dieting could boost your brain power because it activates a protein that helps the mind stay young and healthy.

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Secrets of the world's oldest people

In Western society we are living longer than ever before. In the late 1800's a child born in North America could expect to live to 47 years of age. A child born today can expect to live an average of ...

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NDP bill urges national dementia strategy, more research funding

As Canada's aging population continues to grow, the federal government needs to inject more funding into Alzheimer's research to help defeat the devastating disease, a New Democrat MP said Thursday.

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Choline-rich diet tied to sharper memory

People who get plenty of choline in their diets may perform better on memory tests, and be less likely to show brain changes associated with dementia, a new study suggests.

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Shortage of caregivers 'a major cause of concern': Report

Canadian parents assume their kids will look after them when they're older. Those without kids assume they can pay for care with all the money they're saving.

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Lifestyle, genetics and faith on the road to 100

They are among the fastest growing segment of the U.S. population and by 2050 their numbers could reach 601,000 but most centenarians never expected to reach 100 and many say lifestyle is the secret to...

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Aging boomers want better health care than their parents are getting

Brian Gerstein has watched his parents cope with long wait times, expensive medical bills and living in pain as they grow older.

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It's true: Aging really is all in your mind

Those of us lucky enough to grow old must contend with the miserable stereotypes of what it's like: the frailty, the forgetfulness, the early-bird specials.

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