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Seniors can get exercise by puttering around on the golf course

Golf is often associated with older adults, perhaps due to the relaxed nature of the sport. ...

July 24, 2011

Alan Wu

Utah tattoo shop organizes Alzheimer’s awareness event

Last Saturday, an unlikely business hosted a fundraiser to benefit the Alzheimer's Association in St. George, Utah. ...

July 22, 2011

Lisa Wurth

Retired couples spend more time following separate dreams

Some couples may be looking forward to spending as much time together as possible in retirement, but not every pair likes to be attached at the hip. ...

July 21, 2011

Alan Wu

Falling might be a warning sign of Alzheimer’s and not just a symptom

Approximately, one in three adults over the age of 65 will experience a fall each year, and a new study suggests that falling may be an early sign of Alzheimer's disease....

July 20, 2011

Alan Wu

Internal clocks lose track of time as people age, study shows

Scientists at the University of California Los Angeles recently conducted a study that examines the effect of aging on the brain's circadian clock. ...

July 20, 2011

Lisa Wurth

Anti-malaria drug could help combat autoimmune diseases

Researchers at the Van Andel Research Institute recently studied the possible uses of the anti-malaria drug chloroquine. ...

July 20, 2011

Jasmine Phu

A new fall prevention program helps aging Arizona residents

Seniors who live in Arizona and qualify for Medicare will be able to take advantage of a new program for elderly adults at the ActiveRx Rehabilitation center in Chandler, Arizona....

July 14, 2011

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Growing old doesn’t have to mean relinquishing freedom

No one likes to admit that they're growing old, and as the Baby Boomers begin to reach the golden age of retirement, they want to remain active and purposeful....

July 13, 2011

Alan Wu

Alert systems and early diagnosis can prevent injury

People who have been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease only account for about 13 percent of Medicare subscribers....

July 11, 2011

Alan Wu

Addressing risk factors can help prevent fall-related injury

Deteriorating health and hazardous homes can contribute to the risk off falls for elderly individuals. ...

July 7, 2011

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