Monthly Archives: May 2011

Researchers in Spain claim to have developed a genetic test that can estimate an individual’s biological age, as opposed to their chronological age. The test measures the length of the protective caps on the tips of chromosomes known as telomeres. … Continue reading →

The healing powers of ginger have been known for thousands of years and have been used to help with everything from digestion to cancer. Now, research shows it may also be an effective pain killer. In a six-week study from … Continue reading →

According to a recent study from the Mayo Clinic, up to five percent of people over 70 develop mild cognitive impairment each year. For individuals over the age of 80, the number rises to seven percent. The study followed 2,000 … Continue reading →

A study measuring hospitalization rates among Medicare beneficiaries found that hospital admissions due to heart disease are falling at a faster rate than other leading causes of hospitalization. Amit H. Sachdev, the study’s lead author, said common cardiac diseases are … Continue reading →

Though financial independence determines whether or not a retirement strategy will be successful or not, most people associate retirement with reaching a certain age rather than a dollar amount. It is important to have a thorough plan in place and … Continue reading →

According to a study from General Electric, 28 percent of Americans admit to sometimes lying or omitting facts when talking to their doctor. Health-care providers suspect the number is much higher. And while withholding information from any doctor can be … Continue reading →

Between 2003 and 2006, 53 percent of Americans took at least one dietary supplement, up from 42 percent between 1988 and 1994. And though the number of Americans who take supplements is rising, there is no evidence that taking vitamins … Continue reading →

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there were 33 million drivers over the age of 65 in 2009. And a recent study from Australian National University found that, even among healthy people, older drivers have an increased … Continue reading →