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Jun 20, 2017 06:03 PM EDT

Eating In Front of a Mirror (Or Looking At a Selfie While You Eat) Enhances Taste of Food

Attention all food bloggers -- you’re doing it right.

Oct 21, 2016 04:40 AM EDT

Clots Are Suspected To Be the Cause of Fainting In Elders

Have you ever wondered why most of the elderly adults experience fainting? A new study suggests that blood clots can be a major reason for the occurence of fainting among elders.

Sep 26, 2016 03:46 AM EDT

'Youthful' DNA May Prevent Cancer In Elderly, Study Finds

Researchers said that the dysregulation of the DNA can act as a precursor to various diseases, including cancer, but at the same time, the youthful DNA may prevent the disease.

Sep 21, 2016 01:47 AM EDT

West Nile Virus Latest Victim: Man From North Dakota, Second To Die From WNV In State

The North Dakota Department of Health (NDDoH) announced the state’s second West Nile virus-related death in 2016 was a man who resided in central North Dakota and was older than 60 years of age.

Jan 20, 2016 07:03 PM EST

Anesthesia After Age 40 Doesn't Cause Cognitive Impairment, Study Says

Previous studies have suggested that anesthesia may have something to do with the development of mild cognitive impairment (MCI) when used in older individuals. However, new findings presented by researchers at the Mayo Clinic found that patients over 40 were not affected by surgical anesthesia when...

Jan 15, 2016 05:35 PM EST

Interrupted Sleep Increases Stroke Risk--Particularly For Seniors

New findings published in the journal Stroke found that fragmented sleep-otherwise known in which an individual is repeatedly awakened-can deprive the brain of oxygen, increase the risk of stroke.

Dec 16, 2015 06:16 AM EST

Why the Flu Vaccine is Less Effective at Protecting the Elderly

Why is the flu vaccine less effective at protecting older individuals?

Dec 07, 2015 05:53 PM EST

Believing in Negative Age Stereotypes May Increase Your Risk Of Alzheimer's

Certain stereotypes about age could increase your risk of Alzheimer's disease.

Aug 18, 2015 08:27 PM EDT

Vitamin D May Help Reduce Falls Among Older Adults

Vitamin D has been known for its health benefits. Yet did you know that it could also be particularly helpful for older adults-helping them maintain muscle integrity and strength? New findings published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society reveals that while close to one in three older ...

Jul 07, 2015 12:22 PM EDT

Researchers Are Still Learning Why The Aging Body Produces So Little Proteins

Researchers at the University of Missouri-Columbia have identified how the kidney cells' self-destruct messages are spread by finding what may lead to improved kidney function in the elderly.

Jun 18, 2015 07:44 PM EDT

Trans Fat: Our Memory May Be Hurt By Certain Foods

New findings published in PLOS One reveal that eating trans fat could also be hurting our memory.

Jun 10, 2015 10:39 PM EDT

June Is Alzheimer's And Brain Awareness Month

As June marks Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness month, it's time to shed more awareness on the illness. Many health officials are encouraging individuals to look for early warning signs of the problem, including short term memory loss, social isolation and/or speech changes.