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Middle Age Health Alert: Alzheimer's Disease

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In a lengthy and detailed article, the Los Angeles Times has summarized the state of the war on Alzheimer's disease. It's not pretty and can be summed up in one sentence, "Scientists still aren't sure what causes the disease or how to cure it." »more»

Our Most Recent Articles About seniors

MidLife Women - The Robots in Our Future

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Did you know that when we’re old our kids, doctors, pharmacist, grocery delivery guy, etc., etc. may be able to watch us in our home? It’s true, with the robots that are being tested now, amazing things can happen by the time we’re old. »more»

Cholesterol Link to Dementia Observed; More Evidence of Lifestyle Impact on Risk Profile

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Evidence of lifestyle choices to the risks of developing dementia keeps mounting. »more»

The "Negative Inheritance" and what it means to you

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Negative inheritance happens when the "the costs to children of caring for aging relatives outstrip any gifts or bequests they might receive in return." The phrase was coined by Laurence Kotlikoff, a professor at Boston University. »more»

Midlife Health Tip: Moderate Drinking May Help Ward off Rheumatoid Arthritis

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According to a Reuters Health article, two separate Scandinavian studies indicate that the risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis is lower in people who consume moderate amounts of alcohol. »more»

Study confirms what husbands have been telling wives for years; Golf prolongs life

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Husbands might want to print this article and save it.

According to the Swedish medical university Karolinska Institute, "the death rate for golfers is 40 per cent lower than for other people of the same sex, age and socioeconomic status, which correspond to a 5 year increase in life expectancy. Golfers with a low handicap are the safest." »more»

It's never too late: 95-year old couple ties knot

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Think that you are too old to find Mr. or Mrs. Right? Then read this: »more»

Dementia diagnosis brings relief, not depression

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New research from Washington University in St. Louis indicates knowing the truth about having dementia as soon as possible improves the emotional well-being of both patients and their caregivers. The study is published in the current Journal of the American Geriatrics Society. »more»

Good news: Memory loss declining among U.S. seniors

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According to a new study being published in the journal Alzheimer's & Dementia, older Americans are having less trouble with memories. Ken Langa of the University of Michigan, who conducted the study, believes the reason might be because today's seniors spent more time in school than previous generations. »more»

Baby Boomers: Don't Call Me "Old", at Least Yet

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A comprehensive study of baby boomers sheds new light on the attitudes and opinions of the 78 million members of this generation as they deal with middle age issues and prepare for their twilight years. First lets see how much you know about baby boomers: »more»

Aging Backwards Tuesday Tips #32: Super Seniors

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The popular quote "Life Begins at 40" was actually the title of a 1933 best-selling book by author W. B. Pitkin. These days, you could probably say that "Life begins at 70, 80 or even 90." In last week's LifeTwo.com Aging Backwards Tuesday Tips #31,, I mentioned my wonderful chance encounter with Olympic hurdler Bert Morrow who didn't even start hurdling until age 69. I guess you could say I piqued my own curiosity and started looking around for other stories of amazing seniors. Turns out there are plenty of seniors doing incredible things well into old age. »more»

Consider day care... for your elder parents

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Working parents have long had the option to use day care to help them balance family/career demands. But just as kids have grown and left the nest, working baby boomers are finding that caring for their frail parents can be just as big of a concern. »more»

Preparing for the worst: People with dimentia live 4.5 years after diagnosis

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In a sobering study by researchers at the Institute of Public Health at the University of Cambridge, people with dementia survive an average four-and-a-half years after diagnosis. »more»

Middle Age Health Alert: Alzheimer's Disease

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In a lengthy and detailed article, the Los Angeles Times has summarized the state of the war on Alzheimer's disease. It's not pretty and can be summed up in one sentence, "Scientists still aren't sure what causes the disease or how to cure it." »more»

Inheriting Dementia and What You Can Do About It

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When one parent has dementia, your risk of developing the dementia triples. But what if both of your parents have it? »more»

Law of Attraction ebook - free to download

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I found this free ebook on the Law of Attraction. It seems pretty good to me. It's a good mixture of theoretical and practical. It does have some good suggestions about how to put the Law of Attraction to use. Worth a read.
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