May 16, 2013: Heart Risks Last Beyond Hospital Discharge, Study Finds
Likelihood of death, readmission remains high for more than 30 days after heart failure, heart attack

May 13, 2013: How to Quickly Spot Signs of Stroke: Experts
Prompt recognition and treatment offer best chance of full recovery

May 09, 2013: Many Seniors Suffer Mental Decline in Silence: CDC
While 1 in 8 has memory problems and confusion, too few seek help

May 03, 2013: Centenarians a Happy Lot, Survey Says
But aging baby boomers less content, wish they'd taken more chances in their lives

May 01, 2013: General Anesthesia Not Linked to Raised Risk for Dementia
No long-term mental changes associated with the procedure in older surgical patients, study says

April 30, 2013: For Some Seniors With Skin Cancer, Surgery Not Always Best Choice
Risk of complications may outweigh benefits for frail elderly who do not have melanoma, study suggests

April 26, 2013: Health Tip: Watch for Signs of Elder Abuse
Including taking drugs or drinking

April 17, 2013: Seriously Stressed? Hair Analysis Tells All, Study Finds
Single strand may yield evidence about heart-harmful hormone levels in seniors, researchers say

April 15, 2013: Mental Exercise May Help Keep Seniors Sharp
Even solving puzzles might stave off decline and memory loss, study hints

April 09, 2013: Few U.S. Seniors Take Advantage of Shingles Vaccine
Large study found shot effective but only 4 percent of older adults receive it

April 04, 2013: Overweight While Younger Ups Kidney Risk Later
Maintaining healthy weight until age 60 and beyond best prevention, study suggests

April 01, 2013: Mental, Physical Challenges May Help Seniors Stay Sharp, Study Says
Small steps, including stretching, watching educational DVDs, reaped rewards

March 25, 2013: Isolation, Loneliness May Raise Death Risk for Elderly
Study found lack of social contact a bigger predictor of early death than just feeling alone

March 22, 2013: Pneumonia May Lead to Serious Aftereffects for Seniors
Study of patients hospitalized for condition found higher risk of mental decline, disability

March 19, 2013: A Third of U.S. Seniors Die With Dementia, Study Finds
Report tallies enormous medical, financial and caregiver toll of conditions like Alzheimer's

March 14, 2013: Bathroom Visits May Add to Sleep Problems for Seniors
In older people with insomnia, nighttime awakenings last longer if they get up to urinate, study finds

March 12, 2013: Health Tip: Seniors, Be Prepared for Dental Visits
Follow this checklist of items to bring

March 11, 2013: Seniors Getting Unnecessary Colonoscopies: Study
23 percent of those over 70 undergo screenings that are inappropriate, researchers say

March 01, 2013: Kids, Seniors Prone to MRSA Infections Depending on Season: Study
Elderly tend to get strain that's dominant in winter, while children more vulnerable to summer strain

February 22, 2013: Thigh Fat May Slow Down Seniors
Decrease in walking speed predicts decline in mobility, researchers say

February 21, 2013: Flu Vaccine Fell Short for Seniors This Season: CDC
Report shows it only provided 9 percent protection against the nastiest strain of the virus

February 15, 2013: Health Tip: Seeing Behind the Wheel
Don't use outdated glasses

February 07, 2013: Scientists Explore How Zinc Fights Off Infection
Mineral may play role in preventing common cold, ICU sepsis

February 06, 2013: Flu Shot May Not Work as Well for Seniors
But, experts still advise older adults to get vaccinated

February 05, 2013: Sunshine Linked to Lower Rheumatoid Arthritis Risk: Study
Women estimated to have more exposure to UV-B rays had decreased risk, researchers say

February 04, 2013: Exercising at Midlife May Stave Off Dementia Down the Road
Working out in your 40s could pay off in your 70s and beyond, study suggests

February 04, 2013: A Good Mood May Boost Seniors' Brain Power
Positive feelings enhance decision-making and memory skills, study suggests

January 28, 2013: Constipation Treatments Not Equally Effective: Review
Seniors with condition can suffer serious health problems

January 21, 2013: Hearing Loss May Hasten Mental Decline
Study found seniors who struggled with hearing had earlier problems with thinking skills

January 17, 2013: Doctor Explains Why Flu a Greater Threat to Seniors
Weaker immune system, dehydration risks and less mobility all can make illness more dangerous

January 12, 2013: Winter Holds Many Hazards for Seniors, Expert Warns
Preparation, caution can help keep elderly safe from injuries and illness related to season

January 08, 2013: Lifetime of Speaking a 2nd Language May Boost Aging Brain
Seniors who were bilingual since childhood showed quicker thinking skills than others in study

December 21, 2012: Survival Equal in 2 Types of Abdominal Aneurysm Repair: Study
Less-invasive endovascular method now an acceptable alternative to open surgery, Hopkins researcher says

December 17, 2012: Poor Vision Can Isolate Seniors
Study found fear of falling made many limit social activities

December 14, 2012: Less Mental Decline Seen in Older Blacks Who Went Hungry as Kids
Reason for possible protective effect is unclear, researchers say

December 11, 2012: Loneliness May Boost Odds of Dementia
Lack of social support also raises risk of memory decline, study finds

December 11, 2012: Women Far More Likely to Live to 100 Than Men: U.S. Census
More than 80 percent of all centenarians were white, lived in urban areas

December 07, 2012: Funding Meals on Wheels Keeps Seniors Independent: Study
State's support may help older Americans avoid nursing home

November 30, 2012: Most Seniors Get a Good Night's Sleep, Study Says
Common beliefs about older adults' problems with insomnia and daytime drowsiness put to rest

November 29, 2012: Health Tip: If Dementia Causes Sleep Problems
Establish consistent sleep and wake times

November 26, 2012: Reading, Games May Help Aging Brains Stay Sharp
MRI scans reveal better white matter structure in brains of seniors who enjoy mental activities

November 20, 2012: Upbeat View on Old Age May Help Seniors Bounce Back From Disability
Study found those with more optimistic outlooks had better recoveries

November 19, 2012: Unemployed at Higher Risk for Heart Attack?
Multiple job losses are as harmful as smoking and chronic disease, study finds

November 15, 2012: Regular Exercise May Help Seniors Stave Off Heart Failure
Study found reduced levels of certain indicators for heart injury with moderate physical activity

November 06, 2012: High Blood Pressure Often Missed in Young Adults: Study
And many older adults with the condition are also falling through the cracks

November 02, 2012: Gene Linked to Alzheimer's May Lose Power With Age
Study found that by 90, the gene no longer raised risk for the brain disorder or other ailments

November 01, 2012: Physical Activity in Old Age May Protect Brain
Dementia risk cut in those who walked, biked or did other exercise regularly, study says

October 24, 2012: Frailty Linked to Dementia in Oldest Adults
Study participants were at least 90 years old

October 22, 2012: More Antibiotic Use Tied to Rise in Diarrheal Infections in Hospitals: Study
Kids, elderly especially vulnerable to serious consequences from C. difficile bacteria

October 17, 2012: Videos of Real-Life Stumbles May Help Fall-Prevention Efforts
Seniors most at risk when they shift their weight and lose their center of gravity, analysis shows