Short Brisk Walks Instead of Long Strolls May Cut Risk of Heart Disease, Says Key Study of 88,000
A study of movement tracking found a brisk daily 15-minute walk is enough to cut the risk of heart disease, but a 30-minute stroll is not.
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Cure for Baldness Could Be on the Horizon as Hair Cells Are Generated in a Lab
Japanese researchers successfully generated hair follicles inside in vitro cultures, which could lead to useful treatments for hair loss.
New Alzheimer's Drug Slows Mental Decline By 27% in Trial Hailed as 'Most Encouraging to Date'
Biogen and Eisai released their phase 3 trial results, showing new Alzheimer's drug lecanemab slowed the rate of cognitive decline by 27%.
When a Preschool Opens Inside a Nursing Home All Heaven Breaks Loose
Building a preschool right inside a home for the elderly lets the young and old take care of each other. The mix has proven to be a wild success.
Elderly Man Gets Lessons on Hair and Make-Up to Help His Struggling Wife
A devoted Alberta husband has gone to beauty school to help his wife get ready now her eyesight is failing.
Japan Breaks Another Record For Having Even More Centenarians -And There are Several Reasons
Work ethic, a seafood-rich diet, deep family ties, and now improving medical technology are elongating the lives of the Japanese yet further.
These are the Top Benefits of Aging
A new survey of 2,000 American adults examined perspectives around aging and also identified the benefits of getting older.
Virtual Trip to Museum 'Can Help People Stay Mentally-And Physically-Healthy'
Online virtual trips to a museum may benefit older people by reducing frailty and cognitive decline and improving quality of life.
Snacking on Grapes May Add 4-5 Years to Lifespans of Those Who Regularly Eat Fast Food
New research suggests that eating grapes might combat the effects of junk food diet—by flushing out the refined fats and sugars.
Music Helps Reconnect Elderly Patients with their Memories in New Study
Loui found that for older adults who listened to some of their favorite music, including The Beatles, connectivity in the brain increased.
Best Friends Have Met in a Photo Booth Every 5 Years Since They Were Ten-Now It's their 50th Anniversary
Keith, a retired probation officer took the first picture together with his friend Martin, a paramedic, in a Woolworths in Lincoln.
Dedicated Volunteer Works in Charity Shop Despite 4-Hour Commute - And He's 100 Years Old
David Flucker, a dedicated charity shop volunteer spends 12 hours a week commuting to and from work- despite being 100 years old.
If You Can Stand on One Leg for 10 Seconds in Middle Age Your Heath Risk Plummets
Middle-aged people unable to stand on one leg for 10 seconds are almost twice as likely to die within the next decade, according to new research.
What You Should and Shouldn't Be Doing With Your Elderly Dog - It's National Pet Week
To mark National Pet Week, May 7-14, a pair of dog experts compiled the top things you should and shouldn't be doing with your senior pooches
Great-Grandma Gets 90th Birthday Wish to Ride a Harley Again, Courtesy of a Biker Gang
A great-grandmother was granted her birthday wish to ride on the back of a Harley – reliving her youth, while celebrating turning 90.
People Over 70 Who Walk Just an Extra 500 Steps a Day Lower Risk of Heart Failure or Stroke by 14 Percent
According to a recent study, researchers found that, for senior citizens, every 500 additional daily steps reduces the risk of heart trouble.
Method of Stopping Hair From Going Gray Might Finally Have Been Discovered
Gray hair is something that many women—and men—have tried to hide for generations. A new study may have found a way to prevent it.
Those Who Think Positively About Aging Are More Likely to Regain Memory, Landmark Study Shows
Feeling happy about getting older can help combat a common type of memory loss, according to a new study from Yale.
Older Gentleman Steals Dance Floor With Flawless Michael Jackson Moves: Age is Just a Number (WATCH)
This senior showed who's the boss of the dance floor, when the DJ started playing Michael Jackson's Billy Jean! (WATCH)
Vitamin D Supplements May be Fending Off People's Dementia, New Large Study Shows-Especially in Females
Taking vitamin D supplements may ward off dementia, according to a new, large study with 12,388 participants who were dementia-free.
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