Elderly Patient Kidney Transplant Rate Doubled Over Ten Years
Patients requiring a new kidney appear to be much more likely to receive a kidney now than if they were waiting for a transplant more than 10 years ago.
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Prevent Bone Density Loss Using Vibration Therapy, Study
With age comes bone density loss, and this may be reduced using a full-body vibration therapy.
Intelligence Tests Show 70-Year-Old People Smarter Than Before
According to current intelligence tests, 70-year-old people are much smarter now than they used to be.
Osteoporosis Screenings Every Two Years Not Necessary
Experts have suggested that women over 65 years old receive routine screenings for osteoporosis and recommended additional checks every 2 years. However…
Long-Term Physical Activity Provides Drastic Health Benefits
Senior skiers who have been active their entire life have double the capacity for oxygen-uptake when compared with seniors who do not exercise.
Moderate Exercise Significantly Reduces Fracture Risk In Elderly Women
Elderly women who improve strength and balance can effectively reduce the risk of suffering a fall and potentially a hip fracture or replacement.
Seniors Notice Significant Reaction Time Decrease From Just Two Drinks
Just two vodka drinks inhibited elderly individuals enough to have trouble completing a walking obstacle course.
Memory Loss Not Caused Strictly By Aging, Study Shows
Memory lapses, or senior moments, may not be caused by getting older.
Older Men More Likely To Suffer Cognitive Impairment
A study performed for the Mayo Clinic Study of Aging discovered men being 1.5 times more likely than women to have some mild cognitive impairment.
Risk Factors Different For Indoor And Outdoor Falls
A new study performed by an affiliate of Harvard Medical School evaluates this difference and explains how this may affect the structural makeup of programs to help prevent falls.
