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There's Been a Big Decline in the Rate of Americans Hit by Disability
There's No Magic Formula to Slow Your Dog's Aging
Thyroid Trouble May Raise Dementia Risks
Time Spent in Nature Appears to Slow Parkinson's, Alzheimer's
Timing of Menopause Could Influence a Woman's Risk for Alzheimer's
Tips on Keeping Joints Limber, Healthy as You Age
Tony Bennett's Struggle With Alzheimer's Revealed
Too Little Sleep Could Raise Your Dementia Risk
Too Many, Too Few Babies May Speed Aging in Women
Too Much Screen Time Could Raise Your Odds for Stroke
Too Much TV May Dull the Aging Brain
Too Much TV Time May Really Harm Your Brain
Tough Choices: When It's Time to Move From Home to Assisted Living
Tough Journeys: When Cancer Strikes People Living With Dementia
Trial Begins of Nasal Vaccine for Alzheimer's Disease
Turning 65 Brings Big Health Care Cost Savings, Study Finds
Two Healthy Diets May Reduce Brain 'Plaques' Tied to Alzheimer's Risk
Two Major Health Systems Won't Administer Controversial New Alzheimer's Drug
Two Vaccines May Soon Shield Seniors Against RSV
Type 2 Diabetes Speeds Aging in the Brain
U.S. Moms-to-Be Are Much Less Healthy Now
U.S. Nursing Homes Are Understaffed, But Minority Communities Have It Worst
U.S. Sees Decline in Sepsis Deaths, But Some Americans More Vulnerable
U.S. Sets Up $300 Million Database for Alzheimer's Research
Uncooperativeness and Alzheimer's
Under 50 and Overweight? Your Odds for Dementia Later May Rise
Unhealthy Gums Could Up Your Odds for Dementia
Unhealthy in Your 20s? Your Mind May Pay the Price Decades Later
Unlike Humans, No Bone Loss for Gorillas as They Age
Untreated High Blood Pressure a Growing Problem Among Americans
Urinary Incontinence Can Affect a Woman's Mental Health
Vaping Just Once Triggers Dangerous 'Oxidative Stress'
'Virtual' Museum Visits Are Good Medicine for Seniors
Vision Is Vulnerable With Age: Here's What to Look For
Vision Troubles Could Raise Midlife Depression Risk for Women
Vitamin D May Help Maintain Muscle as You Age
Vitamin D, Fish Oil Won't Help Elderly Stay Strong, Study Finds
Want to Avoid Dementia? Add Some Color to Your Plate
Weaker Bones, Weakening Brain? Study Makes the Connection
What Causes Herpes Cold Sore Flare-Ups? New Study Offers Clues
What Happens to Your Kidneys as You Age?
What Puts You at High Risk of Midlife Mental Decline?
When a Parent Moves In
When Heart Attack Strikes, Cancer Patients Often Miss Out on Lifesaving Treatment
When Is a Fracture Potentially Deadly for an Older Adult?
When Will You Go Gray? Your Race Matters
Which Foods Might Reduce Your Odds for Dementia?
Who's Dying Young in U.S. From Heart Attacks?
Who's More Easily Distracted, the Young or the Old?
Why Adding on a Few Pounds as You Age Might Be Good for You
Why Is Liver Cancer More Lethal for Black Patients?
Why So Many New Cancer Diagnoses When Americans Turn 65?
Why So Many Older Women Develop UTIs
Why Some 'Super Ager' Folks Keep Their Minds Dementia-Free
Will High-Protein Diets Help the Middle-Aged Build Muscle?
Will You Be Depositing at the 'Stool Bank' Someday?
Will Your Brain Stay Sharp Into Your 90s? Certain Factors Are Key
Wintertime Wandering: A Real Danger for People With Alzheimer's
Women in Their 50s Can Lower Their Stroke Risk – Here's How
Years Before Diagnosis, People With Alzheimer's Lose Financial Acumen
Years of Diabetes Could Speed Onset of Menopause
Yoga Can Help Seniors Regain Their Strength
Your Metabolism Changes As You Age, Just Not When You Think
Your Personality May Safeguard Your Aging Brain
Your Zip Code Could Help or Harm Your Brain
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