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December 2009 Articles:
Nearly a Third of All US Adults Are Now Family Caregivers -- 65.7 Million: Study
Alzheimer's and HIV-Related Memory Loss Linked by Protein
Overall Cancer Cases and Deaths on the Decline, Especially in Men
Coffee Linked to Reduced Risk of Advanced Prostate Cancer
Tactics to Fix Hair Thinning in Women, Balding in Men
New Drug for Early Diagnosis of Alzheimer's Moves to Final Testing
Cigarette Smoking Increases Colorectal Cancer Risk
More Seniors Consider Medicare Insurance Switch as Loyalty Wavers
Chronic Pain Found to Increase Risk of Falling in Older Adults
Is It Time for a Caregiver S.O.S?
Spatial Skills May Hold Key to Earliest Alzheimer's Diagnosis: Report
Meditation Cuts Heart Attack, Stroke, Death Rates in Half for Heart Patients
Surprisingly, Surgery not Linked to Memory Problems in Older Patients
Caregiver Alert: FDA Says Plavix and Prilosec Don't Mix
November 2009 Articles:
All Is Not Lost With Hair Loss: Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow
Essential Tremor - Little Known But Common Parkinson's Cousin: This ET is not a Movie Name
How Swine Flu Could Affect Your Elderly Loved One: Dealing with ‘The New Flu’
Gearing Up for Your Loved One's Visit: Home for the Holidays
Helping Elderly Cope with Financial Anxiety
Elderly Prefer In-Home Care by Family; Family Prefers Professionals
Popular Cancer Painkiller May Actually Spur Cancer Growth: Study
Migraine Raises Risk of Most Common Form of Stroke
Safely Getting Rid of Old Meds: Here's How to Do It
Caregiving Children Entering Their 60s with More Disabilities Than Parents
Popular Cholesterol Drug Class Said to Boost Flu Survival Chances
Aspirin Risky for Healthy Adults Wanting to Prevent Heart Attack: Experts
Can Laser Biopsy Provide Surgery-Free Breast Cancer Diagnosis?
Is Some Dementia Hereditary? Highly, Experts Now Say
Common Pain Relievers May Dilute Power of Flu Shots
Heart Attack More Common in Women; Survival Chances Better
Treating Osteoporosis Risk Could Slash Nation's Hip Fracture Rate: Study
Making and Living With Difficult Caregiving Decision
Long-Term Care Costs Keep Going Up and Up in Latest National Survey
Uninsured Older Americans Fear Illness, Financial Ruin
Does Suffering Outweigh Dialysis Benefit in Elderly? Practice Questioned
Older Blacks More Wary of Flu Shots, Fearing Illness
October 2009 Articles:
Olive Oil Compound May Help Prevent, Treat Alzheimer's
Act of Love or Cruelty: Farmer Chains Alzheimer's Wife to Protect Her
No Social Security Cost of Living Increase in 2010; 1st Time in Decades
Food Toxin Linked to Liver Cancer
Call It 'Salon Therapy:' Hair Stylists May Be Key to Getting Elderly Help
New Online Tool Helps Gauge Your Swine Flu Risk
Good Hospital Can Make Life or Death Difference
Staying Sharp: How People Maintain Cognitive Function in Old Age
Who Sleeps Better -- Men or Women?
It May Be Cheaper to Keep Mom, Dad Warm This Winter
Statins Cut Heart Attack, Stroke Risk in Those Without Heart Disease
FDA Approves New Drug to Treat Psoriasis; May Lead to Infection
Cancer Drug May Fight Memory Loss of Early Alzheimer's
Economy Appears Tougher on Boomers Than Seniors, AARP Finds
Ouch! That Flu Shot More Effective Than Nasal Spray for Vaccine
Obesity Causes More Than 124,000 New Cancers a Year in Europe
Elderly Pin-up Boys? Yep, We're Serious
Need a Caregiver Timeout?: Holidays + Caregiving = STRESS
September 2009 Articles:
Alcohol + Aging: A Dangerous Mix, Often Hidden
Is Your Loved One's Blood 'Tired?': Anemia Is Much More Than a Sign of Old Age
Caregiving Gadgets and Gizmos: The Latest, From a Jeep-Like Wheelchair to Magnifying Watch
Looking in the Mirror at Old Age: What Boomers Face in the Years Ahead
Pill Splitting: Common But Risky Practice Among Seniors
Alzheimer's, Dementia Much More Common Than Thought: Report
Professional In-Home Caregiver Shortage Looms, Experts Warn
Money Management Problems Could Be Alzheimer's Warning
Men Cut 10 Years Off Their Life with Certain Habits and Health Condition
Regular Aspirin Use Cuts Risk of Dying from Colorectal Cancer
House Approves Freeze on 2010 Medicare Premiums; Senate Next
Showering Dilemma: Your Showerhead May Deliver Face Full of Yuk
Swine Flu not Only Scourge; Bird Flu Survivors Risk Parkinson's
Common Cold, Other Minor Infections Worsen Dementia
Chili-Pepper Based Pain Cream Could Protect Heart During Attack
Lacking Insurance, 45,000 Deaths Annually Are Tied to No Coverage
Cancer Deaths Steadily Decline in United States
Elderly Poverty Rate Much Worse Than Past, New Gauge Finds
Most Cognitive Tests Don't Tell Alzheimer's from Vascular Dementia
Lifeline Warns Elderly Subscribers on Pendant Safety; Cites Choking Risk
Were Nursing Home Patients Wrongly Drugged? Administrator Charged
Most Elderly Unaware of Dangerous Combo of Meds and Driving: Study
Feds Unveil New Food Safety and Recall Website
Dealing with High Blood Pressure? Eat More Melons
New Technology Helps Parkinson's Patients Speak Louder
'Thunder Thighs' May be Unsightly, But May Protect vs. Heart Disease
You're Never Too Old to Enjoy a Good Night's Sleep
Walking Can Decrease Breast Cancer Recurrence by 40%: Study
Painkiller Oxycodone Doesn't Mix Well With Other Drugs
More Obesity Blues: Brain Shrinks as Weight Increases
Over-Sleeping and Afternoon Naps Hike Alzheimer's Risk: Study
Negative Personality Ups Chance of Dying from Arterial Disease
Brain Shifts into Hyperactive Mode to Cope with Early Alzheimer's
Experts Urge Reduced Intake of Added Sugars for Better Heart Health
Life Expectancy at All-Time High, While Death Rate Drops
August 2009 Articles:
Technology: Caregiving's New Frontier: For Elder-Tech, the Future is Now!
More States Add Payment Benefit: How Medicaid's Assisted Living Waiver May Help
Financially Trapped : For Mom and Dad, Is It Still Home Sweet Home?
What to Watch For, What to Do: Chronic Kidney Disease
Canes and Walkers: These Tools Are Made for Walking
Binge Drinking Growing Problem Among Older Adults
Steady Dose -- But Not Overdose -- of Wine May Best Fight Alzheimer's
Dementia Drugs Don't Mix Well with Older Diabetics
Older Drivers Know Their Shortcomings -- Except One: Study
Health Care Credit Cards Become More Popular -- But Beware!
Heavy Cost for Heavy Weight: Obesity-Related Health Costs Soar
Mediterranean Diet Linked with Lower Risk of Alzheimer's Disease
Lower IQ Said to Increase Heart Disease Danger; Simpler Warnings Urged
High Cholesterol in Midlife Raises Potential for Late-Life Dementia
Optimism Appears to Lower Women's Risk of Heart Disease
Men with Angina at Greater Risk than Women for Serious Heart Ailments
The Doctor Is 'In' -- But When Can You See Him?
July 2009 Articles:
Some Blood Pressure Drugs May Help Protect Against Dementia
Economy Forces Seniors to not Take Meds, Buy Needed Food: Survey
Language Skills in Your 20's May Predict Dementia Risk Decades Later
Researchers Discover Possible Therapeutic Target to Slow Parkinson's
Immunotherapy Linked to Notably Lower Risk of Alzheimer's
Elderly Benefit From Strength Training; Build Valuable Muscle
Reduced Diet Slows Aging; Clear Message: Eat Less
Targeting Alzheimer's with Treatment in Middle-Age Helps
Experts Confirm Women with Migraines Have Lower Breast Cancer Risk
Alzheimer's Cases Rise Among 'Oldest Old'; Crisis Looms, Experts Say
Severe COPD May Lead to Cognitive Impairment
Close Relationship with Caregivers Slows Alzheimer's
Alzheimer's Responds to Caffeine; Is Morning Coffee Medicinal?
Canes, Walkers Hazardous to Elderly Health; Serious Falls Common
Are Nitrates 'Smoking Gun' for Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, Diabetes Deaths?
FDA Approves Lung Cancer Drug; Better Survival Rates Cited
Inflammation May Trigger Alzheimer's Disease; 'Old' Drug May Help
Government Orders Stronger Warning Labels on Darvon, Darvocet
US Seniors 'Smarter' by 10 Years Than Their Aging English Peers: Study
FDA Panel Recommends Limits on Key Tylenol, Pain Killer Ingredient
Migraine Frequency Plays Role in Increased Stroke, Heart Attack Risk
Sleep Breathing Problems, Irregular Heartbeats Linked in Older Men
Experts ID Gene Linking Gum Disease to Heart Attack, Related Diseases
Elderly Decline More Quickly without Frequent Social Activity
June 2009 Articles:
Researchers Cite Cancer Breakthrough: Inoperable Tumors Almost Vanish
Depression May Hike Alzheimer's Risk in People with Memory Problems
Control Blood Pressure with Music? Experts Say Yes
Health-Related Bankruptcies Up 50%; Older Consumers Appear Hardest-Hit
Less Sleep Linked with High, Worsening Blood Pressure in Midlife
A 'Light Bulb' Moment for People with Dementia
How Caregivers and Elderly Directly Benefit from Innovation: Technology: Caregiving's New Frontier
Helping Our Loved Ones Deal With Loss: When the News Isn't Good
Tips on Low-Cost or Free Prescription Drugs: Affording Mom's Meds
When Parkinson's is Mistaken for Dementia: Caregiving and Parkinson's Psychosis
Stay Hydrated!: Beating the Heat - and Kidney Stones
Corn Flakes, White Bread May Lead to Heart Disease: Report
Measuring Brain's Memory Centers May Help Predict Alzheimer's
Drug Maker Accused of Pushing Ineffective Dementia Med
New 15-Point Risk Scale Helps Predict Alzheimer's Risk in Elderly
Maker of Device for Elderly Fractures Charged With Unlawful Clinical Trials
Maintaining Goals Late in Life Lowers Chances of Dying Earlier
Cold, Sleeping Meds with Benadryl Linked to Elderly Brain Impairment
'Major Breakthrough' Declared in Preventing Macular Degeneration
Move Over, Colonoscopy: DNA Stool Test May Predict Several Cancers
Some Seniors to See Reduced Social Security Benefits
Cholesterol-Lowering Drugs May Help Prevent Stroke Recurrence
Caregiver Alert: Medtronic Recalls Kappa, Sigma Pacemakers
Popular Heartburn Meds May Lead to Broken Bones in Elderly
Hormone Therapy Protects Against Colon Cancer in Older Women
Eating Meat Doesn't Boost Breast Cancer Risk in Older Women: Report
When Elderly Better Understand Health Information, Happiness Abounds
14-Year Study Links Prostate Cancer to Single Rogue Cell
Health Problems, Medical Bills Trigger 60% of Bankruptcies: Harvard Study
Sunshine Cuts Risk of Heart Disease, Diabetes in Elderly
Third of All Adults at Risk of Serious -- Even Fatal -- Fall; Worse with Age
Newer Antidepressants Not Always Better; High Marks for Zoloft, Lexapro
Here's a Surprise: Seniors Drive Worse When They Can See Better at Night
Caregiving for Stroke Victims Can Be Stressful -- but Mostly Rewarding
Flushing Out America's Bathroom Habits: Camping Out Is Common
May 2009 Articles:
How Technical Innovation is Changing the Face of Elder-Caregiving: Technology: Caregiving's New Frontier
Caregiver Retirement: Can It Be a Reality, or Will It Fade Away?
Caregiving Gadgets and Gizmos: Products for Memory Jogging, Scented Therapy
Assuring Your Loved One Has a 'Healthy' Hospital Stay: 10 Tips for Caregivers
Quit Your Belly Achin?: 5 Things You Need to Know About Digestive Disorders
A Drink or Two May Guard Against Dementia, But More Can Hasten It
Smoking Appears More Harmful to Women
Weight Loss in Old Age May Signal Dementia
Older People Appear More Resistant to Swine Flu, CDC Report
Dowager's Hump May Put Elderly Women at Higher Risk of Earlier Death
Elderly Often Don't Realize They've Had Stroke, Forget to Report It: Survey
Opioids Urged for Elderly with Chronic Pain, Sparking Controversy
Delirium May Cause Rapid Cognitive Decline in Alzheimer's Disease
Volunteering Linked to Longer Life in Aging Americans
Baby-Booming Caregivers Losing Health Coverage When It's Needed Most
OTC Pain Relievers to Carry Additional Warnings for Side Effects
Congress Becoming More Pro-Senior, Study Finds
New Evidence Ties Gene to Alzheimer's, Spotlights Risk Factor
Anti-Seizure Drug Boosts Sleep, Treats Restless Leg Syndrome
Still Irritating after All These Years: Adult Kids, Parents Still Bump Heads
Fast-Aging Population Will See Increasing Vision Impairment
Artificial Hips Last Twice as Long as Predicted? Surprisingly Durable
Caffeine Withdrawal: It's Not Just In Your Head
New US Cancer Cases Set to Explode Over Next Two Decades
Eating Blueberries May Help Reduce Dangerous Belly Fat
Grapefruit Juice May Fight Cancer: Study
Ya Just Had to Be There: A Good News Story About Turning 100
Can the Right Mask Prevent the Spread of Swine Flu?
Alzheimer's Front and Center in Ambitious HBO Series
April 2009 Articles:
Sorting Out Medical Opinion Overload: Adrift in a Sea of Specialists
Keeping Mom's Kitchen Safe: Food Safety and the Elderly
How a Care Plan Can Safeguard Your Loved One's Interests: Caregiver as Advocate
Dealing with Loved Ones Who Wander: Helping Assure a Safe Return Home
Lights, Camera, Colonoscopy: What to Expect When Your Doctor Wants an Inside Look
Urine Test May Predict Lung Cancer
It's No Laughing Matter: Daily Laughter Fights Heart Disease
Walnuts May Prevent Breast Cancer
Bad News for Backyard Chefs: Grilling Linked with Pancreatic Cancer
Landmark Alzheimer's Drug Cleared for Clinical Trials
Psoriasis Tied to Higher Diabetes, Blood Pressure Risk in Women
Aspirin May Trigger Bleeding in Brain, Indicate Future Dementia Risk
Older Diabetics at Higher Risk of Dementia
Common Meds May Trigger Delirium, Possibly Dementia: Report
Statins Can Work Wonders, But Not With Alzheimer's
Weight Gain Early in Life, Even if Later Lost, Causes Old Age Disabilities
Stroke Survivors Improve Balance with Tai Chi
Breakthrough "Mega Pill" May Cut Heart Attack, Stroke Risk in Single Tablet
Gloomy View of Old Age in Youth Leads to Bad Health Decades Later
Broccoli May Prevent Deadly Stomach Cancer: Study
Big Belly and Obesity Linked to Higher Risk of Restless Legs Syndrome
Prescription Sticker Shock: How to Cope and Stay Healthy
Exercise Benefits Chronic Heart Failure Patients, Especially Aerobics
Alzheimer's Indicator Linked to Brain Damage in Healthy Adults
Risk of Death Increases from Eating Red and Processed Meat: Report
Surprisingly, Exercise Seems to Lose Much of Its Benefit After Age 80
Old and Lonely with Few Friends Increases Health Risk
What You Drink More Important Than What You Eat in Weight Gain
Forget High Costs, Recession Unlikely to Discourage Smoking
March 2009 Articles:
Cognitive Decline: Brains Begin to Slow Down in Our Late 20s
Alzheimer's Care Costs Skyrocket; Impact of Disease Spreads
Are You Inhaling a Heart Attack? How Air Pollution Causes Heart Disease
Physically Fit Women Less Likely to Die of Breast Cancer
Can the Garden Pea Help Fight High Blood Pressure, Kidney Disease?
Get Out of That Car . . . And Triple Your Health!
Caregivers Coping in a Bad Economy: Making Ends Meet
Tinnitus: a Constant, Unwelcome Companion: When an Inner Sound is Maddening
Many Options in Caring for Loved Ones at Home: Bringing Health Care Home
Varicose and Spider Veins Are Serious Business: Not Just Unsightly but Dangerous
A Preventable Form of Dementia: Understanding Vascular Cognitive Impairment
Drinking Milk May Fight Off Alzheimer's; Just Two Glasses Can Help
Depression Hikes Heart Disease Risk More than Genetics, Environment
Seniors Stay Healthier When Tutoring Kids
Popular Drugs Don't Benefit Elderly with One Type of Heart Failure
Folic Acid Supplements Linked to Higher Risk of Prostate Cancer
Senior Scams Rake Texas; Fake Grandchild Hoaxes Investigated
Blood Test May Diagnose Alzheimer's
Study Suggests Salt Might be 'Nature's Antidepressant'
Diabetes, High Cholesterol Tied to Faster Cognitive Decline in Alzheimer's
Holy Cow! Keeping the Faith Might Help You Lose Weight
Those Love Handles Put the Squeeze on Lungs
Red or White Wine? Both Equal in Terms of Breast Cancer Risk
Moderate Alcohol Intake Can Strengthen Bones as We Age
Why's Mom so Calm? Seniors Control Emotions Better than Young Adults
Older Drinkers Get Drunk Faster, Many Without Realizing It
Aging Americans Have Nutrition Deficit; Some Simply Don't Eat Enough
Alcohol Abuse May Cause Depression, Other Mood Disorders: Study
Broccoli May Help Protect Against Asthma, Other Respiratory Conditions
Crafts and Computer Games May Reduce Dementia Risk
Pregnancies Increase, Natural Estrogen Cuts Female Parkinson's Risk
Vitamins, Folic Acid May Slow Vision Loss in Elderly
Prevent Breast, Colon Cancers, Among Others, with Healthier Lifestyle
Prostate Cancer Testing May Be Unnecessary for Some Older Men
Green, Black Tea Can Reduce Stroke Risk: Report
February 2009 Articles:
Second-Hand Smoke May Cause Dementia
Family History of Melanoma Linked to Parkinson's Disease
Coffee May Cut Stroke Risk in Women -- But Not for Smokers
Psoriasis Drug Linked to Three Deaths from Rare Brain Infection: FDA
Researchers Cast Doubt on Role of Antioxidants in Slowing Aging
Living Near Fast Food May Raise Stroke Risk
Battered Economy's Big Bite on Seniors: Can They Weather the Storm?
Adult Day Care: Another Way to Care: A Caregiver Primer
Helping Children and Teens Understand Dementia: Can They Weather the Storm?
Getting a Handle on Wandering: Six Ways to Anticipate and Prevent Danger
Older Adults Say Cash Might Motivate Them to Walk: 'Show Me the Money'
Common Aspirin Can Protect Against Stomach Cancer: Study
Diet May Be Factor in Memory Retention
Popular Inhalers Increase Risk of Pneumonia for COPD Patients
Tests May Predict Driving Safety in People with Alzheimer's Disease
Another Study Discounts Vitamin Benefits, This Time for Women
Bad News for Male Marijuana Smokers: 70% Higher Testicular Cancer Risk
Diabetic Insulin May Create Shield to Combat Alzheimer's
Costs Prompt a Million Cancer Survivors to Skip Necessary Medical Care
Can Stroke Drug Cut Alzheimer's Risk? Human Tests Next
Soy May Guard Against Some Cancers
Broken Bones May Hike Death Risk for Seniors
Balance Training May 'Inoculate' Elderly Against Falls
Half of Family Caregivers Admit Abusing Loved Ones with Dementia: Study
Chronic Pain Especially Common Among Obese Elderly
Calm, Socially Active People May Cut Their Dementia Risk in Half: Study
FDA Urged to Ditch Popular Painkiller Especially Dangerous to Elderly
Cognitive Decline Tied to Use of Anticholinergic Meds by Seniors
Heart Association Touts Common Omega-6 Fatty Acids to Protect Health
January 2009 Articles:
Vision Tests for Older Drivers Not Proven to Prevent Crashes
Alzheimer's Weight Loss Avoided with Fish Oil Supplements: Study
Older Adults at High Risk for Drug Interactions
Taking Part in Alzheimer's Research Based on Family Caregiver Consent
Improved PSA Tests May Better Determine Prostate Cancer Risk
Come on, Grandpa, Grab That Video Game Controller to Stay Fit
Recognizing and Treating Pain in a Loved One: When Pain is a Constant Companion
How to Place Boundaries Around Your Caregiving: Helping While Staying 'Healthy'
Understanding Glaucoma: Disarming the Elderly's Silent Vision Thief
Tackling Those Tough Financial Discussions Tactfully: Avoiding a Caregiving Minuet
10 Tips on Keeping Seniors Safe in Winter
Senior Smokers Found to Greatly Increase Their Alzheimer's Risk
More Older Drivers Driving More Miles ? But Fewer Fatal Crashes
Cold Weather May Trigger High Blood Pressure in Elderly
Seniors at Extra Risk of Hypothermia; Tips for Warmth
Cholesterol Risk Guidelines May Be Lax in Warning Heart Damage: Study
Identify Dangers Lurking in Elderly's Medicine Cabinet
Aspirin, Other Common Painkillers May Cut Bowel Cancer Risk
Older Diabetics Suffer from Lasting Mental Slowdown: Report
Vitamins Don't Prevent Cancer; Better Diet Helps: Study
Sleep Disorder May Be Early Sign of Dementia or Parkinson's Disease
Experts Link Sleep Apnea to Stroke and Death; Describe Danger Signs
Knee Replacement, More Common with Age, Not Without Risks
Moderate Drinking Can Reduce Alzheimer's Risk
Not Many Nursing Homes Praised in Government's New Quality Rankings
Common Food Additive Linked to Lung Cancer
Reduced Blood Flow Triggers Brain Starvation, May Cause Alzheimer's
Kidney Injury Puts Elderly at High Risk for Serious Kidney Disease
High Blood Pressure May Muddle the Elderly?s Ability to Think Clearly
