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Submitted by Greg on March 26, 2007 - 9:07am.
The good news for people 35 - 55 is that your brain performance is holding steady. The bad news is what happens after your mid-50's. »more»
Submitted by Greg on February 21, 2007 - 7:27pm.
Submitted by Greg on July 13, 2006 - 3:43pm.
The Arizona Republic says dating much younger partners is no longer the sole province of middle-aged male dentists:
35 percent of women want to date younger men, and 34 percent are. Three percent of women date men 15 or more years younger, 5 percent date men 10 to 14 years younger, and 11 percent date men 5 to 9 years younger.
The article by Barbara Yost and Susan Felt says that part of the reason may be because now they can: »more»
Submitted by Wesley on March 21, 2007 - 10:36am.
You have entered middle age and made a commitment to eat healthier. You go out of your way and even pay extra to shop at a natural food store. You seek out healthy eating choices such as granola. All good? Not so say dietary experts. »more»
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Submitted by Wesley on October 20, 2009 - 5:28pm.
An interesting artifact of the recession has been that millions of week-end warriors have being able to become "weekday warriors" as well leading to faster running times, better jump shots, and heavier bench pressing. »more»
Submitted by Wesley on October 14, 2009 - 9:54pm.
Much ado this week about David Letterman's forced acknowledgment of his affair with his assistant Stephanie Birkitt. According to research reported in a recent Newsweek story they are far from alone in engaging in an office romance: »more»
Submitted by Greg on October 7, 2009 - 12:44pm.
A roundup of interesting brain health news: »more»
Brain Workouts Gain in Popularity, But Buyer Beware
Submitted by Wesley on October 4, 2009 - 10:47am.
Two recent studies published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) highlight the importance of controllable lifestyle habits that can have a significant impact on the risk profile of developing Alzheimer's disease. The studies (one in the U.S. »more»
Submitted by Greg on September 30, 2009 - 2:42pm.
A large study has found that women who are overweight in midlife are far more likely than those who maintain a healthy weight to suffer from multiple chronic diseases and impaired mental health as they age. According to Science Daily, "It is the first study to show the role adiposity (fattiness) may play in the overall health of women who survive to older ages."
More broadly, this work is interesting because it doesn't focus on a single factor but on overall health later in life. »more»
Submitted by Greg on September 30, 2009 - 1:49pm.
Feeling old?
Many (Gen Xers) remember Bruce Springsteen's smash hit Dancing in the Dark, which in the mid-'80s was a staple of early MTV, MuchMusic, and Gen X high school dances. He turned 60 a few days ago. »more»
Submitted by Greg on September 16, 2009 - 3:23pm.
Still using your phone for ... phone calls? Using your PC as your primary communications tool? That's so ... boomer! »more»
Submitted by Greg on September 16, 2009 - 3:09pm.
Joseph Alpert, the editor-in-chief of the American Journal of Medicine, writes that many of his patients have at various times been told that "drinking caffeinated coffee could result in increased blood pressure, worsening of diabetic control, and might even trigger a myocardial infarction. Some of my patients also worry that drinking caffeinated coffee might cause cancer."
Those patients, Alpert says, are wrong. »more»
Submitted by Greg on September 16, 2009 - 2:35pm.
"Obesity epidemic" is a cliche -- but it now appears that you can 'catch' weight gain from your friends.
Last weekend's New York Times magazine ran a fascinating article on recent research showing the power social networks have on physical and mental health. Your friends, it seems, influence your weight and even your happiness. »more»
Submitted by Wesley on August 2, 2009 - 5:58am.
Researchers using advanced brain imaging techniques and investigating the question "Why are we nice to others?" have confirmed what social psychologists have long suspected, because it makes us feel good. Furthermore, we are hard-wired to feel good when we good things for others. »more»
Submitted by Wesley on July 17, 2009 - 5:22pm.
Regular physical exercise may help protect against mild cognitive impairment, according to a Mayo Clinic study. »more»
Submitted by Wesley on July 7, 2009 - 9:13am.
Everyone knows that stress is a silent killer. But what to do about it? In addition to ridding yourself of the underlying causes of stress, experts advise Exercise, Sleep, and Mindful Relaxation all top the list. Below is a description of each and why it works taken from a recent LA Times Health section article.
Exercise: »more»
Submitted by Greg on June 5, 2009 - 4:44pm.
They did it to disco, the station wagon, and personal savings. Now baby boomers are being accused of ruining Twitter. »more»
Submitted by Wesley on May 30, 2009 - 8:34pm.
Think that young males dominate Facebook? Think again, a new survey of Facebook users has some surprising results: »more»
1. Fastest growing segment: Women over 55, up 175.3% in the last 120 days.
2. Facebook growing faster with women than men in almost every age group.
3. Women comprise 56.2% of Facebook’s audience, up from 54.3% late last year.
Submitted by Wesley on May 27, 2009 - 9:01am.
The recently released collaborative report from the American Cancer Society, National Cancer Institute, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and North American Association of Central Cancer Registries announced that between 2002 and 2004, death rates dropped by an average of 2.1 percent a year. This rate of decline is significantly greater than the reductions seen in previous years. »more»
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