Despite Medical Advances, Life Expectancy is Only Increasing Slowly
In the 19th and 20th centuries, life expectancy increased dramatically thanks to healthier diets, medical advances and many other improvements in read more
Blackcurrant Extract Supplements Could Alleviate Postmenopausal Bone Loss
As we age, our bones lose density and become more brittle, making us more prone to breaks and fractures. This is especially a problem for read more
Can MIND Diet Reduce the Risk of Memory Problems in Old Age?
People whose diets are more like the MIND diet may be at lower risk for cognitive impairment, according to a study published in the online edition of read more
Cataracts: Will it be Possible to Treat Them Without Surgery in the Future?
Researchers at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and their collaborators have identified a protein called RNF114 that reverses cataracts, a read more
Genes With a Strong Influence on the Age of Menopause Onset Are Also Associated With Cancer Risk
New research has discovered four genes with some of the largest effects on the timing of menopause known to date, and provided new insights into the read more
Yoga and Low-Impact Exercises Help Older Women With Urinary Incontinence
Older women struggling with urinary incontinence could benefit from regular, low-impact exercise. In a new study published in the journal Annals of read more
