Memories Came Flooding Back When Dementia Patient Gets to Relive his Career in a 1960s Ambulance and Uniform
A dementia patient got to relive his career inside a 1960s ambulance and donning the old uniform cap—which unlocked precious memories.
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Survey Reveals Americans are Retiring Earlier Than They'd Expected
Americans are retiring earlier than they'd expected-almost two years earlier-that's according to a new survey of 2,000 retirees.
When a Preschool Was Opened Inside a Dementia Care Home, All Heaven Broke Loose
Stimulation, learning, fun—these are activities that are known to delay the progression of dementia—and the children bring them in spades.
At 96 He May Be Britain's Oldest Worker-And He Has No Plans to Retire: 'You can't sit back…Keep going'
Britain's oldest worker, Bill Parton, says he has no plans to retire at the grand age of 96, after opening his own business decades ago.
Singing or Playing Music Throughout Life is Linked with Better Brain Health While You Age
Musical instrument, particularly the piano, is linked to improved memory and the ability to solve complex tasks.
T-cell Fountain of Youth Moves a Step Closer-And it May Work After Just One Treatment
The fountain of youth has eluded explorers for ages. It turns out, the anti-aging elixir might have been inside us all along-as T cells.
Humans Are Living Longer All Across the World and the Male-Female Longevity Gap is Closing
In terms of life expectancy, researchers found that most countries in the world have seen improvements in longevity over the past two decades
Test That Can Spot 18 Early-Stage Cancer Signals Shows 84% Sensitivity in First Human Trial
Such a test could facilitate wider testing regimens around the world, where cancer is now responsible for one out of every six deaths.
Study Shows Hearing Aids May Help People Live Longer-Reducing Risk of Death by 24%
New research suggests hearing aids may help people live longer, showing that such devices reduce the risk of death by almost 25 percent.
Owning Pets Helps Stave Off Dementia for People Over 50 Living on Their Own
Caring for a pet helps stave off cognitive decline for people over 50 who live on their own, according to a new study of almost 8,000 participants.
Man's Biological Clock Set Back 10 Years After 93 Days Living Under the Ocean in a Research Station
Joe Dituri had experienced a 20% growth in the lengths of his telomeres, and a 1,000% increase in steam cell count.
Cutting Calories by 12% Can Help People Live Healthier, Longer Lives, Says Study
Cutting calorie intake by 12% can extend your life, boost energy and rejuvenate muscles, by lowering inflammation and sparking metabolism.
New 'Super Melanin' Cream Heals Skin From Sun Exposure And Even Chemical Burns
A new 'super melanin' skin cream developed by at Northwestern University shows the ability to prevent and heal sun damage and chemical burns.
3 Friends All Over 100 Reveal Secrets to Long Life, 'Happiness, Staying Active and Keep a Boy Toy Nearby'
Three friends over 100-years-old in Britain have revealed their secret to a long life, which includes keeping a 'toy boy nearby'.
'Lost' Memories in Alzheimer Sufferers May Be Recoverable, Says Study
A new study from MIT suggests that short-term memories lost to patients are still stored in the brain —and may be recoverable.
Study Says We May Be Able to Reverse Genetic Symptoms of Aging After Patients Shed 2.5 Years From Biological Clock
The study proves that there could be a groundbreaking new way to curb patients from contracting age-related diseases in the future.
After Nuns and Millennials Discover They're 'Soul Mates', They Work and Live Together to Change the World
Catholic women and spiritually-oriented millennials from all over the US are looking to each other as an unlikely new source of community and inspiration.
Instead of Getting Married Without Her Ailing Mom, She Takes the Wedding to Nursing Home Bedside for a Surprise
Her ailing mom has never been more happy than she was when her daughter Nicole and her fiancé surprised her by bringing their wedding to her bedside.
These Are The Best Things About Aging, as Voted By People Over 50
A new survey uncovers the positive aspects about aging—and almost half of adults over 50 say their self-confidence and fulfillment has increased with age.
The Best Exercise for Seniors is High-Intensity Interval Training, Study Says
High-intensity interval training shows a marked effect on fitness and overall wellbeing in seniors, according to a new study from Norway.
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