If Parents Had Alzheimer's, Aging May Come Early

Middle-age people whose parents had Alzheimer's and who carry the so-called Alzheimer's gene might very well have the memory of someone 15 years older, a new study has found. Read more

Berry Compound Reduces Aging Effects

In a new study, elderly laboratory animals that ate a diet rich in the berry and grape compound pterostilbene showed a reversal of some of the negative effects of aging on brain function and behavioral performance. Read more

Protecting the Brain From Aging?

I have heard extraordinary claims for acetyl-L-carnitine for anti-aging. I know you don't believe in a "fountain of youth," but have you any thoughts on this supplement? Read more

Exercise, Education Keep You Sharp in Old Age

(HealthDay News) -- If you want your mind to stay sharp when you're 90, here's what you'll need to do. Read more

Lack of Good Sleep Might Be Deadly

(HealthDay News) -- Two new studies suggest that chronic poor sleep can actually boost your odds for dying prematurely, while another study finds that more than half of older Americans aren't getting the recommended eight hours of slumber. Read more

Interactive Video Games Offer Exercise Benefits

(HealthDay News) -- Couch potatoes beware: If you start playing a new generation of video games that require users to get up and move around, you may find yourself getting a bit more fit. Read more

Home-Based Program Extends Seniors' Lives

(HealthDay News) -- A home-based program for seniors that includes occupational and physical therapy, as well as some minor home modifications, can help people live longer, new research found. Read more

Neighborhood Safety Is Linked to Disability

(HealthDay News) -- Living in unsafe neighborhoods -- or even believing that a neighborhood is unsafe -- can lead to disability among elderly, low-income people, suggests a new study. Read more

Multivitamins Might Prolong Life

(HealthDay News) -- Multivitamins may help women live longer by preventing parts of their DNA from shortening, a new study has found. Read more

Vitamin D May Help Keep Aging at Bay

(HealthDay News) -- High levels of vitamin D might help keep the brain healthy as people age, new research suggests. Read more

Rapid Weight Loss in Seniors Signals Higher Dementia Risk

(HealthDay News) -- Losing weight rapidly late in life seems to signal a greater risk of experiencing some form of dementia, new research suggests.For older adults, "basically, we saw that if you are thinner or are losing weight at a faster rate, then you are at a higher risk of developing dementia," said study author Tiffany F. Hughes, a postdoctoral fellow in the department of psychiatry at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Read more

As Literacy Improves, So Might Happiness

(HealthDay News) -- Among older adults, the better they're able to read, understand and use health and medical information, the happier they are, suggests a U.S. study. Read more

Outgoing Nature Could Get You to 100

(HealthDay News) -- Want to live to 100 or beyond? Be very outgoing and know how to manage your stress.A new study found that those were the traits found in the children of people who lived to 100, and longevity is thought to run in families. Read more

Compound in Berries May Lessen Sun Damage

(HealthDay News) -- You probably already knew that berries are nutritious. But new research shows that a compound found in berries, nuts and other fruits might help prevent wrinkles and repair skin damage caused by the sun. Read more

Long-term light intake of wine can increase life expectancy up to five years

Dutch researchers find that drinking a small amount of wine each day can increase life expectancy – up to five years, in fact – twice that of study participants who drank a combination of wine, beer and other spirits. ... Read more