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Obama Initiates Moves To Expand Retirement Savings
By Jenn Loro | Jan 27, 2016 10:34 AM ESTPresident Barack Obama is due to include in his proposed budget measures to the Congress a retirement plan for 30 million American workers to save money for retirement.
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US Nursing Homes See Rise in Hepatitis, Pneumonia Rates
By Christine Hsu | Oct 08, 2014 01:53 PM EDTThe rate of nursing home residents getting infected with hepatitis has increased by an astonishing 48 percent in the past half-decade.
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Sleeping Less Accelerates the Brain's Aging Process
By Christine Hsu | Jul 01, 2014 11:21 PM EDTNot getting enough sleep rots the brain. New research on older people suggests that not getting enough sleep could significantly accelerate the brain's aging process.
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More Exercise Boosts Senior Heart Health
By Christine Hsu | May 05, 2014 07:07 PM EDTBeing more active after the age of 65 may enhance heart health, according to a new study.
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Cherry Juice Extends Sleep Time
By Christine Hsu | Apr 28, 2014 09:14 PM EDTDrinking cheery juice may help cure insomnia, according to a new study.
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Waning Emotion May Mean Brain Shrinkage
By Christine Hsu | Apr 16, 2014 07:05 PM EDTFeeling less emotional may indicate a shrinking brain, according to a new study.
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Personality Changes With Hearing Loss
By Christine Hsu | Mar 31, 2014 06:17 PM EDTHearing loss can lead to personality changes, according to a new study.
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Self-Esteem Shields Seniors from Waning Health
By Christine Hsu | Mar 12, 2014 05:23 PM EDTTell grandma she's looking good if you want to protect her health. New research reveals that boosting self-esteem may be more important in old age than adolescents in terms of health.
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Higher Meat Consumption Linked to Better Senior Functioning
By Christine Hsu | Mar 12, 2014 04:28 PM EDTBeef may make grandpa's life easier, according to a new study. Scientists have linked high protein diets to better physical, psychological and social functioning in seniors. The findings reveal that this is especially true for a diet high in animal protein.
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Exercise Boosts Brain Function in Dementia Patients
By Christine Hsu | Dec 04, 2013 12:18 PM ESTExercise may improve brain function in older adults with dementia, according to a new study.
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Older Ex-Smokers Reap Heart Benefits Faster Than Previously Believed
By Christine Hsu | Nov 20, 2013 11:16 AM ESTIt's never too late to benefit from smoking cessation. New research reveals that older smokers over 65 years of age can still cut their risk of cardiovascular disease-related deaths to the level of never-smokers when they quit.
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Gardening and DIY Boosts Heart Health and Lifespan in Seniors
By Christine Hsu | Oct 29, 2013 02:04 PM EDTGardening and DIY activities may promote heart health and longevity, a new study suggests.
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Less Sleep Linked to Alzheimer's Disease
By Christine Hsu | Oct 21, 2013 04:59 PM EDTNot getting enough sleep may increase the risk of Alzheimer's disease in older adults, a new study suggests.
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Chocolate Everyday Keeps Brain Damage Away
By Christine Hsu | Aug 07, 2013 04:01 PM EDTA new study reveals more reason to love chocolate. Scientists say chocolate can help keep the brain healthy.
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Too Much Alone Time May Increase Risk of Death
By Makini Brice | Mar 26, 2013 11:36 AM EDTA recent study conducted by researchers from the University College London has found that social isolation, not loneliness, is a greater risk factor for early death.
