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Cataract Surgeons in Fort Lauderdale Say Aging Eyes May Impact Body's Internal Clock

Thu, 24 May 2012 02:12:00 -0700
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL-- - Several recent studies in ophthalmology and biological rhythms may have linked aging eyes with a number of health concerns ranging from memory loss, insomnia, and depression to ...
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Your Health: Stop aging in its tracks

Mon, 21 May 2012 06:26:46 -0700
As people age, their skin begins to sag. Experts say there are easy ways to revitalize your skin and look younger.
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Health Buzz: Obesity Not Always Tied to Heart Risk

Fri, 25 May 2012 07:25:51 -0700
Does exercise help you live longer? Plus, your guide to exercising through the ages
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Asbestos discovered in Sask. long term care home

Thu, 24 May 2012 18:11:03 -0700
The third assessment into the Saskatoon Health Region’s aging facilities has revealed uncovered — or friable — asbestos at Last Mountain Pioneer Home in Strasbourg. “(In) the first two (facilities) we didn’t have any findings of significance like this,” said Nilesh Kavia, vice-president of finance and corporate services for the Saskatoon Health Region. “Our hope is that if we do have findings ...
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SBCC Begins New Curriculum to Promote Healthy Aging

Fri, 25 May 2012 10:19:30 -0700
Santa Barbara City College will offer the new Skills for Healthy Aging Resources and Programs (SHARP) skills competency award program this fall.
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Dept. on Aging still on track to move by end of month

Thu, 24 May 2012 05:41:43 -0700
The Oneida County Department on Aging is still hoping to move into its new building, the newly-named "Oneida County Health and Aging Building," by the end of the month.
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Key gene found responsible for chronic inflammation, accelerated aging and cancer

Thu, 24 May 2012 11:17:06 -0700
Researchers at NYU School of Medicine have, for the first time, identified a single gene that simultaneously controls inflammation, accelerated aging and cancer.
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Health Tip: Why Is My Aging Skin So Dry?

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 22:07:03 -0700
Title: Health Tip: Why Is My Aging Skin So Dry? Category: Health News Created: 4/26/2012 8:05:00 AM Last Editorial Review: 4/26/2012 12:00:00 AM
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Conference on aging set for June 5-7

Wed, 23 May 2012 07:16:54 -0700
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. -- An annual conference on aging will offer workshops on topics ranging from hoarding and sexual health to appropriate activities for people with dementia. West Virginia Universitys Division of Social Work and the Center on Aging a...
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Using storytelling to combat Alzheimer's; Health coverage changes prompt aging, disabled care concerns

Tue, 15 May 2012 01:00:24 -0700
NPR examines a new way to combat Alzheimer's -- with storytelling. In the meantime, health care changes to programs and budgets have some worried about how they will affect the aging and those with disabilities.
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