Monthly Archives: February 2012

Statins are popular cholesterol-lowering drugs which inhibit one of the enzymes that is central to cholesterol production in the liver. Medications such as Lipitor and Zocor have become widely used as a treatment for high cholesterol, which is linked to … Continue reading →

As part of a recently announced effort to find effective treatments for Alzheimer’s disease, the Obama administration is seeking more funding for research into the disease. The National Institutes of Health announced it will devote an additional $50 million to … Continue reading →

While most studies concentrate on the financial status of those about to retire, new research from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Dartmouth College, and Harvard University looked at the assets of individuals and couples as they approached retirement, while they … Continue reading →

A study which followed nearly 70,000 women over 14 years found participants whose diet included the highest level of a flavonoid known as flavanones had a 19 percent lower risk of suffering a blood-clot related stroke compared to the women … Continue reading →

Fish oil and multivitamins are the most commonly used supplements, according to a survey of 10,000 people by consumerlab.com. Vitamin D, calcium and CoQ10 rounded out the top five. The survey found older adults are more likely to use supplements … Continue reading →

It’s commonly known that stress can negatively affect health and raise the risk of developing disease. But a recent study of women over 50 found that just anticipating a stressful situation caused an accelerated rate of cellular aging, which is … Continue reading →

A survey of baby boomers reveals their preferences and wishes for possible retirement relocation destinations. Respondents to the Consumer Federation of the Southeast/Mason-Dixon Polling & Research survey listed top-quality health care as very or somewhat important when considering a place … Continue reading →

Gallup’s Well-Being Index measures Americans’ economic confidence, future expectations, physical and emotional health. In January, respondents reported exercising more, eating healthier, and feeling less stress and worry than the previous month. Nearly half of Americans say they exercised for a … Continue reading →

An analysis of federal data on the country’s nursing homes done by USA Today reveals an overall improvement in the level of care, though there remains a large number of low-rated nursing homes that haven’t improved since 2008 when the … Continue reading →