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About 13 percent of Americans 60 and older say they have increasing problems with thinking and memory and that they suffer growing confusion, a new report released Thursday shows.
About 13 percent of Americans 60 and older say they have increasing problems with thinking and memory and that they suffer growing confusion, a new report released Thursday shows.
Elderly pedestrians face a much higher risk of being killed in a traffic accident than the young do, a new government report finds.
Elderly pedestrians face a much higher risk of being killed in a traffic accident than the young do, a new government report finds.
When older people's mood improves, so does their brain power, new research suggests.
When older people's mood improves, so does their brain power, new research suggests.
Many nurses and other health workers at Alzheimer's care facilities feel unprepared to tell patients' family members the truth about their loved one's condition, a new study finds.
Many nurses and other health workers at Alzheimer's care facilities feel unprepared to tell patients' family members the truth about their loved one's condition, a new study finds.
Strength training now can spell benefits later in life.
Strength training now can spell benefits later in life.
Every year, an estimated 7 million senior citizens, one in five Americans over age 65, become victims of financial abuse, a crime that collectively robs them of nearly $3 billion.
Every year, an estimated 7 million senior citizens, one in five Americans over age 65, become victims of financial abuse, a crime that collectively robs them of nearly $3 billion.
Preventing a heart attack is possible, but only by committing to a heart-healthy lifestyle.
Preventing a heart attack is possible, but only by committing to a heart-healthy lifestyle.
Many U.S. seniors have trouble saving enough money to handle health care costs beyond what Medicare covers, a new study suggests.
Many U.S. seniors have trouble saving enough money to handle health care costs beyond what Medicare covers, a new study suggests.
Early onset of an incurable disease led Kris to step back, make life changes and prepare for whatever the future holds.
Early onset of an incurable disease led Kris Bakowski to step back, make life changes and prepare for whatever the future holds.
Older people who engage in balance and strength training can significantly reduce their risk of falling, a new study suggests.
Older people who engage in balance and strength training can significantly reduce their risk of falling, a new study suggests.
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After a recent rough patch, one of TV's favorite families — the Osbournes — may be reuniting under the same roof.
After a recent rough patch, one of TV's favorite families — the Osbournes — may be reuniting under the same roof.
Steven Spielberg is producing a live-action TV adaptation of the hugely popular Halo video game series, Xbox announced in a presentation for the new Xbox One.
Steven Spielberg is producing a live-action TV adaptation of the hugely popular Halo video game series, Xbox announced in a presentation for the new Xbox One.
Brad Pitt says he was burnt out from drug use during his marriage to Jennifer Aniston.
Brad Pitt says he was burnt out from drug use during his marriage to Jennifer Aniston.
I'm all for being a considerate summertime neighbor. Being mindful of how much noise one produces and inviting the neighbors to an occasional barbecue at your place are nice ways to...
I'm all for being a considerate summertime neighbor. Being mindful of how much noise one produces and inviting the neighbors to an occasional barbecue at your place are nice ways to increase the...
White picket pallet fence: Hometalk member Allison House turned ordinary pallets into fence pickets (white, natch). It's a down-home DIY take on a classic style. An arbor elevates a...
White picket pallet fence: Hometalk member Allison House turned ordinary pallets into fence pickets (white, natch). It's a down-home DIY take on a classic style. An arbor elevates a white...
NASA has awarded a mechanical engineer a grant worth $125,000 to help him create a 3D printer for food.
NASA has awarded a mechanical engineer a grant worth $125,000 to help him create a 3D printer for food.
Hello, Midwesterners, and anyone else who is looking at the prospect of rebuilding a flooded home. I will outline the process of rebuilding a flooded home in this article, and I will direct...
Hello, Midwesterners, and anyone else who is looking at the prospect of rebuilding a flooded home. I will outline the process of rebuilding a flooded home in this article, and I will direct you to...
The overall health of Americans isn't improving much, with about six in 10 people either overweight or obese and large numbers engaging in unhealthy behaviors like smoking, heavy drinking or not exercising.
The overall health of Americans isn't improving much, with about six in 10 people either overweight or obese and large numbers engaging in unhealthy behaviors like smoking, heavy drinking or not exercising.
The monstrous tornado that devastated Moore, Okla., on Monday, killing dozens of adults and children, is a stunning example of violent weather that can affect a child's mental well-being.
The monstrous tornado that devastated Moore, Okla., on Monday, killing dozens of adults and children, is a stunning example of violent weather that can affect a child's mental well-being.
When a classmate commits suicide, teens are more likely to consider or attempt suicide themselves, according to a new study.
When a classmate commits suicide, teens are more likely to consider or attempt suicide themselves, according to a new study.
Moderate physical exercise can help protect the brain as we age (© iStockphoto / Thinkstock)
