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About 13 percent of Americans 60 and older say they have increasing problems with thinking and memory and that they suffer growing confusion, a new report released Thursday shows.
About 13 percent of Americans 60 and older say they have increasing problems with thinking and memory and that they suffer growing confusion, a new report released Thursday shows.
Elderly pedestrians face a much higher risk of being killed in a traffic accident than the young do, a new government report finds.
Elderly pedestrians face a much higher risk of being killed in a traffic accident than the young do, a new government report finds.
When older people's mood improves, so does their brain power, new research suggests.
When older people's mood improves, so does their brain power, new research suggests.
Many nurses and other health workers at Alzheimer's care facilities feel unprepared to tell patients' family members the truth about their loved one's condition, a new study finds.
Many nurses and other health workers at Alzheimer's care facilities feel unprepared to tell patients' family members the truth about their loved one's condition, a new study finds.
Strength training now can spell benefits later in life.
Strength training now can spell benefits later in life.
Every year, an estimated 7 million senior citizens, one in five Americans over age 65, become victims of financial abuse, a crime that collectively robs them of nearly $3 billion.
Every year, an estimated 7 million senior citizens, one in five Americans over age 65, become victims of financial abuse, a crime that collectively robs them of nearly $3 billion.
Preventing a heart attack is possible, but only by committing to a heart-healthy lifestyle.
Preventing a heart attack is possible, but only by committing to a heart-healthy lifestyle.
Many U.S. seniors have trouble saving enough money to handle health care costs beyond what Medicare covers, a new study suggests.
Many U.S. seniors have trouble saving enough money to handle health care costs beyond what Medicare covers, a new study suggests.
Early onset of an incurable disease led Kris to step back, make life changes and prepare for whatever the future holds.
Early onset of an incurable disease led Kris Bakowski to step back, make life changes and prepare for whatever the future holds.
Older people who engage in balance and strength training can significantly reduce their risk of falling, a new study suggests.
Older people who engage in balance and strength training can significantly reduce their risk of falling, a new study suggests.
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Ray Manzarek, the keyboardist and one of the founding members of the legendary rock group The Doors, has died, CBS News reports. He was 74.
Ray Manzarek, the keyboardist and one of the founding members of the legendary rock group The Doors, has died, CBS News reports. He was 74.
Buh-bye bad combover! Hello, bald head! Christian Bale was nearly unrecognizable when he landed at Los Angeles Intl. Airport on Sunday sporting a beard and a bald head.
Buh-bye bad combover! Hello, bald head! Christian Bale was nearly unrecognizable when he landed at Los Angeles Intl. Airport on Sunday sporting a beard and a bald head.
Seeking to toughen the allowable alcohol limit for drivers, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is calling on states to lower the legal blood alcohol content (BAC) to 0.05 or lower from the current 0.08.
Seeking to toughen the allowable alcohol limit for drivers, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is calling on states to lower the legal blood alcohol content (BAC) to 0.05 or lower from the current 0.08.
Pregnant women with specific alterations in two genes may be at increased risk of suffering depression after giving birth, a small new study suggests.
Pregnant women with specific alterations in two genes may be at increased risk of suffering depression after giving birth, a small new study suggests.
Racial disparities exist in the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer among hospitals in the United States, according to a large new study.
Racial disparities exist in the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer among hospitals in the United States, according to a large new study.
Justin Bieber took home two trophies at the Billboard Music Awards Sunday night, but he certainly wasn't a winner when it came to the audience vote.
Justin Bieber took home two trophies at the Billboard Music Awards Sunday night, but he certainly wasn't a winner when it came to the audience vote.
The following strategies and tools can be a great starting point for cash-strapped CEOs looking to kickstart their marketing programs on the cheap.
The following strategies and tools can be a great starting point for cash-strapped CEOs looking to kickstart their marketing programs on the cheap.
Miley Cyrus has the dubious distinction of being the only two-time celebrity victim of a "swatting" prank, according to TMZ.
Miley Cyrus has the dubious distinction of being the only two-time celebrity victim of a "swatting" prank, according to TMZ.
By Sadie Gennis, Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson have broken up, People reports. According to a source, the Twilight stars have parted ways after more than three years of dating.
Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson have broken up, People reports. According to a source, the Twilight stars have parted ways after more than three years of dating.
Christine White, an actress best known for The Twilight Zone, passed away in Washington, D.C., the Carroll County Times reports. She was 86.
Christine White, an actress best known for The Twilight Zone, passed away in Washington, D.C., the Carroll County Times reports. She was 86.
Moderate physical exercise can help protect the brain as we age (© iStockphoto / Thinkstock)
