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August 2010 Articles:
Stressed in Midlife? Alzheimer's Risk Doubled in Women 
Most Nursing Home Deaths Occur Within One Year of Arrival: Report
Some Hypertension Drugs Can Boomerang, Actually Raise Blood Pressure
Researchers Identify Factors that Lead to 'Successful Aging'
Are Brains Born Programmed for Obesity?
Brain Fitness Programs May Help Frail Elderly Walk Faster
Expensive Blood Pressure Meds No Better Than Generic Diuretics: Study
Use of Physical Restraints in Nursing Homes Cut By Half in 8 Years
Embarking on a New Journey of Caregiving -- Tested Lessons
Deep Brain Stimulation Shows Promise for Alzheimer's Patients
Alzheimer's May Increase Risk of Anemia and Seizures
Americans Cut Risk of Heart Disease Death in Half; Prevention Is Key
Older Blacks and Latinos with Cognitive Impairment Live Longer Than Whites
Sleep Disorder May Signal Dementia, Parkinson's 50 Years Before Diagnosis
Drinking Alcohol Temporarily Increases Stroke Risk, Study Finds
Use of Household Cleaning Products May Double Breast Cancer Risk
Caregiver Alert: Diabetics Target of Identity Theft Scam
July 2010 Articles:
Larger Head Size May Protect Against Alzheimer's Symptoms
Want to Slow Aging? Antioxidants Only Part of Story
Health Care Law Mandates 'Free' Preventive Care
Compound in Red Wine Neutralizes Toxicity of Proteins Linked to Alzheimer's
Depression May Nearly Double Risk of Dementia
Study Finds Antidepressants, Psychotherapy Not Working in Older Men
Alzheimer's Blood Test on Horizon; Could Warn of AD Risk 10 Years Sooner
Cancer Death Rate Continues to Fall; Colon, Lung Cancer Still Big Killers
Amidst Caregiving's Demands, Taking 22 Minutes to Witness a Life
Alcohol Consumption Lowers Risk of Several Arthritic Conditions
Vitamin D May Help Seniors Stay Sharp, But Vitamin Is Often Lacking
Higher Testosterone May Raise Heart Disease Risk in Elderly Men
New Study Identifies Best Tests for Predicting Alzheimer's
Glaucoma Deserves, Quick, Serious Attention: Keeping Seniors Healthy
June 2010 Articles:
Nearly Half of Nation's Adults Have at Least One Heart Disease Trigger: CDC
Science Closing in on Mystery of Age-Related Memory Loss: Report
Experts Probe Whether New Docs Are Linked to Death Spike Each July
Blood Clotting Problems Contribute to Alzheimer's Disease
Suggestions for a Caregiver's Bag of Tricks
Substance Abuse Is Dramatically Growing Problem for Seniors: Report
Feared Side Effect of Alzheimer's Drugs Is Unlikely: Study
New Scam Targets Elderly on One-Time $250 Medicare Benefit Payment
Vitamin D May Protect Against Influenza and Other Viruses
Healthy Diet May Reverse Early Alzheimer's Effects: Study
Second-Hand Smoke Tied to Much Greater Risk of Psychiatric Problems
Poor Teeth Brushing Can Lead to Heart Disease; 70% Greater Risk
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Nearly Doubles Dementia Risk in Older Veterans
Alzheimer's Costs to Top Eye-Popping $20 Trillion in US Over Next 40 Years
'Brain Pacemaker' Improves Motor Function in Parkinson's Patients
Study Pinpoints One Cause of Cognitive Decline in Old Age
Yoga Improves Sleep and Quality of Life for Cancer Survivors
Protein Linked to Alzheimer's May Attack Disease Progress
Caffeine May Help Prevent Cataract Formation
Drinking Less Soda Pop May Lower Blood Pressure, Cut Stroke Risk
Breast Cancer Survivors May Face Second Cancers If They Smoke
Collecting Memories While Caregiving
Recognizing and Treating Arthritis
May 2010 Articles:
Grapes May Reduce Heart Disease Risk
Middle-Aged Women Unprepared for Demands of Their Own Old Age
Falling in Old Age Linked to Altered Blood Flow in Brain
FDA Approves New Prostate Cancer Therapy; Tests Boosted Life Expectancy
Men with Asthma and Eczema May Have Lower Cancer Risk
Older Women with Diabetes Face Higher Risk for Colon Cancer
Vitamin D in High Doses Increases Fracture Risk in Older Women: Study
Eating Nuts Found to Improve Cholesterol Levels
Spouses of Dementia Sufferers at 6 Times Greater Risk of Dementia Too
Elderly in Assisted Living Sleep Poorly, Causing Depression, Poor Quality of Life
Why Is Depression in Older Adults Harder to Treat?
Broccoli May Be Weapon Against Breast Cancer
Tips for Hiring a Caregiver
We Don't Save or Plan for Aging Moms, Survey Shows
This Stuff Will Kill Ya: Smoking, Booze, Poor Diet, No Exercise
Researchers Link Chocolate to Depression
CDC: High-Impact Efforts Needed Urgently to Cut Smoking Deaths
Shingles? No Laughing Matter for Elderly
April 2010 Articles:
Red Wine May Shield Brain from Stroke Damage
Meat Cooked at High Heat or Well Done May Hike Bladder Cancer Risk
Proper Diet May Reduce Alzheimer's Risk: Study
Study Finds High Rates of At-Risk Drinking Among Elderly Adults
Seniors in More Severe Auto Crashes Than Younger Drivers
For Older Adults, Flu Season Tends to Peak First in Nevada, Last in Maine
Walking Tied to Lower Stroke Risk in Women
Guidelines Issued for Drivers with Alzheimer's
Simple Test an Early Predictor of Alzheimer's
Johnson & Johnson Pushed Drugs on Seniors, Suit Alleges
Sleep Apnea Linked to Increased Risk of Stroke; Risk Doubled in Men
Fatal Injuries Increase in Older Americans; Alcohol Plays Role
Hearing Problems Common with Aging
Many Arrests in Hidden Camera Nursing Home Probe; Neglect Charged
Walnuts May Help Fight Prostate Cancer
Women and Diabetics Most at Risk of Sinking into Medicare's 'Donut Hole'
Many Elderly Lack Decision-Making Ability at Death; Advance Directives a Must
March 2010 Articles:
Is Your Anger in Check?: Keeping Caregiving's Roller Coaster on the Tracks
When Dad Stops Eating: Do Feeding Tubes Help or Harm Quality of Life?
Is Mom Being Swindled?: Financial Abuse and the Elderly
Drug Relief: Dodging the Financial Bullet of Stinging Prescription Costs
Tools Can Help Seniors Maintain Independence: When Vision Dims
Diseased Gums Pose Elderly Heart Danger: Good Dental Hygiene Is Critical
Those Middle-Age Memory Lapses Could Mean Alzheimer's Next
Elderly Sleep Apnea Sufferers May Actually Live Longer
Older Problem Drinkers Use More Alcohol Than Younger Alcohol Abusers
Surgery Doesn't Trigger Memory Problems in Elderly, Reversing Theory
Later-in-Life Sexual Activity is Mixed Bag
Feeling Lonely Increases Blood Pressure for Aging Adults
Some Elderly Worry All the Time, But Treatments Available
Arthritic Knee Replacement in Elderly Patients Shown to Improve Balance
Common Osteoporosis Drugs Linked to Lower Breast Cancer Risk
Older ER Patients Receive Wrong Meds, Mostly Painkillers, Antihistamines
Popular Anti-Cholesterol Drugs Could Slow Prostate Cancer Progression
Experimental Drug Safely Lowers Bad Cholesterol Equal to Double Statin Dose
An Ibuprofen a Day Could Keep Parkinson's Away
Alzheimer's Risk Lower if You Have Greater Life Goals
Forever Young (at Heart), Seniors Can Ease Depression with Video Games
Seniors Suffering Fewer Strokes; Younger Adults Not So Lucky
More Than Half of All Seniors Not Required to File Federal Tax Return
Untreated Poor Vision in Elderly Linked to Dementia
PoliGrip, Staple for Elderly, Under Poison Scrutiny; Maker to Remove Zinc
Hospital Stay May Be a Slippery Slope to Cognitive Decline
February 2010 Articles:
Can Chocolate Lower Your Risk of Stroke?
One in Three Seniors Needing Kidney Transplant Wait Too Long: Study
What's in a Name? If It's 'Maalox,' FDA Says It May Be 'Danger'
Breast Cancer Rates Decline, But Affluent White Women Benefit Most
Diet Too Rich in Essential Amino Acid Can Lead to Alzheimer's
Migraine Headache Could Be Heart Warning
Loss of Smell in Middle Age May Be Telltale Sign of Early Onset Alzheimer's
FDA OKs Use of Crestor to Help Older Adults Avoid Heart Disease
Memory Failing? You May Be at Higher Risk for Stroke
FDA OKs New Diabetes Treatment That Caused Tumors in Rodent Tests
Nearly a Third of Elderly Not Immunized Against Pneumonia
ED Poses a Potential Risk of Future Heart Problems
Diabetes Triples Risk of Dementia in Some Older Adults
Overweight Seniors Live Longer Than Trimmer Older Adults: Study
Old Depression Med Offers Promise in Treating Heart Failure
Obstructive Sleep Apnea May Worsen Diabetes
January 2010 Articles:
Drowsiness, Staring and Other Mental Lapses May Signal Alzheimer's
'Remarkable' Protein Therapy May Reverse Stroke Effects Long After Attack
Simple Eye Test Could Aid Alzheimer's Detection
Caregiving Can Result in Stroke -- Yours!
High Blood Pressure Linked to Dementia in Women
Reducing Parkinson's Drug Dosage Triggers Cocaine Withdrawal-Like Reaction
Medicare Offers Extra Prescription Drug Aid for Seniors
Even Very Late in Life, Quitting Smoking Can Save Vision
New Brain Scan Detects Earliest Signs of Alzheimer's in Healthy People
Cell Phone Exposure May Protect Against -- or Even Reverse -- Alzheimer's
CT Scan Worries: Some Scans Double Cancer Risk
Medicare Recipients in 'Doughnut Hole' Skip Meds; Part D Little Help
Oddly, Alzheimer's May Protect Against Cancer -- and Vice Versa: Study
Delaying Aging Process May Prevent Alzheimer's
Seniors Buried in Confusion over Meds; Some Take 19 Pills Daily: Survey
Irregular Arm Swing May Point to Parkinson's, Earlier Diagnosis
