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Jun 2017

Life Expectancy Goes Up for Black Americans

Jun 2017

But CDC report also found they're still more likely to die at an earlier age than whites

Life Expectancy Goes Up for Black Americans

TUESDAY, May 2, 2017 -- Black Americans are living longer, but they still aren't living as long as whites are, federal health officials reported Tuesday.

While the overall death rate among black people dropped 25 percent between 1999 and 2015, the average life expectancy among black Americans still lags behind whites by almost four years, a study from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found.

Jun 2017

Healthy Heart in Middle Age Delivers Big Dividends

Jun 2017

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Study found it was linked to longer, disease-free life

Healthy Heart in Middle Age Delivers Big Dividends

MONDAY, May 1, 2017 -- It may not come as a surprise, but a new study suggests that people who reach middle age in good heart health can look forward to a longer, healthier life.

The findings were culled from an analysis that followed nearly 26,000 U.S. adults for 40 years.

Jun 2017

Waist Size, Not Weight, May be Key to Life Span

Jun 2017

Seniors' Health

Even those who aren't overweight are at risk of death if they've got a paunch, researchers report

Waist Size, Not Weight, May be Key to Life Span

MONDAY, April 24, 2017 -- That spare tire you're toting around could be increasing your risk of an early death, a new study suggests.

What's more, the increased risk associated with having a larger waistline occurs even if a person's body-mass index (BMI) indicates a healthy weight, said lead researcher Emmanuel Stamatakis. He's an associate professor with the University of Sydney in Australia.

May 2017

Strength Training Might Help Prevent Seniors' Falls

May 2017

Seniors' Health

Exercise helps improve balance and age-related muscle loss, doctor says

Strength Training Might Help Prevent Seniors' Falls

WEDNESDAY, April 19, 2017 -- Older people are at higher risk for fall-related injuries because bone density and muscle mass diminish over time. But regular exercise can help keep them on their feet, research suggests.

More than 800 Americans break a hip each day, usually because of a fall, said Dr. Christopher Sciamanna, an internist at Penn State Hershey Medical Center.

May 2017

Good Sleep Does Get Tougher With Age

May 2017

Seniors' Health

Review suggests many seniors struggle to get deep, restorative slumber, adding to health problems

Good Sleep Does Get Tougher With Age

WEDNESDAY, April 5, 2017 -- Most people see their sleep habits shift as they age, but a new review suggests that some seniors lose the ability to get deep, restorative rest.

And that can come with health consequences, said review author Bryce Mander, a sleep researcher at the University of California, Berkeley.

May 2017

Drug Tied to Dementia Risk Overprescribed to Seniors: Study

May 2017

Seniors' Health

Lower cost might help drive doctors' choice, researchers say

Drug Tied to Dementia Risk Overprescribed to Seniors: Study

THURSDAY, March 30, 2017 -- A drug linked to a raised risk of dementia is taken by millions of older Americans who have an overactive bladder, researchers say.

More than one-quarter of patients with the urinary problem had been prescribed the drug oxybutynin (Ditropan), an international team of investigators found.

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Life Expectancy Goes Up for Black Americans

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Life Expectancy Goes Up for Black Americans

Healthy Heart in Middle Age Delivers Big Dividends

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Healthy Heart in Middle Age Delivers Big Dividends

Waist Size, Not Weight, May be Key to Life Span

Seniors' Health

Waist Size, Not Weight, May be Key to Life Span

Strength Training Might Help Prevent Seniors' Falls

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Strength Training Might Help Prevent Seniors' Falls

Good Sleep Does Get Tougher With Age

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Good Sleep Does Get Tougher With Age

Drug Tied to Dementia Risk Overprescribed to Seniors: Study

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Drug Tied to Dementia Risk Overprescribed to Seniors: Study

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