Posts Tagged ‘older adults’
Age no obstacle for kidney donation
JOHNS HOPKINS (US) — Transplants of kidneys from live donors over 70 are safe for the donors and lifesaving for recipients, research suggests. Continue…
Monday, November 7, 2011 11:29 - 0 Comments
Society & Culture - Jul 14, 2011 15:42 - 2 Comments
Older adults make smarter choices
TEXAS A&M (US) — When making decisions, older adults take into consideration the long-term pros and cons, while younger people look for instant gratification, a new study shows. (more…)
Top Stories - Feb 2, 2011 10:09 - 3 Comments
Exercise leads to bigger brain in seniors
RICE / U. PITTSBURGH / U. ILLINOIS (US) — A year of moderate exercise improved memory in older adults by boosting the size of the brain’s hippocampus. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Jan 3, 2011 16:09 - 0 Comments
Med helps depressed seniors stay sharp
U. PITTSBURGH (US) — Depressed older adults with mild cognitive impairment showed improvements in language, memory, and executive functioning when they were treated with the dementia medication donepezil. (more…)
Society & Culture - Jan 3, 2011 12:31 - 7 Comments
Many adults are chronically lonely
IOWA STATE (US) — A national survey suggests that for many older Americans being lonely is more than a passing feeling. It’s a way of life. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Oct 29, 2010 11:04 - 6 Comments
Be glad you’re getting older
STANFORD (US) — Perhaps we shouldn’t dread getting older. New research suggests aging comes with an unexpected perk: happiness. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Mar 19, 2010 5:34 - 6 Comments
Higher blood pressure in lonely adults
U. CHICAGO (US)—Chronic feelings of loneliness take a toll on blood pressure over time, causing a marked increase after four years. (more…)
Society & Culture - Feb 8, 2010 11:25 - 3 Comments
Seniors struggle with stock picks
STANFORD (US)—Older investors make more errors when picking stocks, but not because of senility or memory lapses. The problem rests with a senior’s ability to estimate value. (more…)
