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People who are active in community groups have slightly sharper mental skills at age 50

Saturday, January 07, 2017 Follow Us         Featured Want a Sharper Brain as You Age? Volunteer! People who are active in local community groups may have slightly sharper mental skills at the age of 50, a new study suggests. British researchers said their findings build on evidence that... Read more ...  News Seniors' Health Can Tumble After ER Visit Seniors treated in a emergency room for illness or injury are more likely to become disabled and less physically agile over the next six months, researchers report. 'We know that if older... Read more ... Health Tip: Enjoying Rare Meat Safely If you prefer rare meat to well done, you might be wondering if the rare variety is safe. The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics explains: A food thermometer should be used to... Read more ... More Signs Mediterranean Diet May Boost Your Brain The heart-healthy Mediterranean diet may also help preserve brain health of older adults, new research suggests. Researchers in Scotland examined the brain volume of hundreds... Read more ... Senior Health Center MedicineNet's Senior Health Center gives you all of the tools necessary to maintain a healthy body and mind as you age. Get access to various senior health topics, slideshows, quizzes and medications for reference. This important topic area guides seniors through the stages of their life, as well as learning the conditions and diseases that may occur. Educating yourself for transitions into different phases of life is key to a healthy, happy, and productive life. Read more ... Health Tools   Picture Slideshows   Quizzes   Health & Living   Pinpoint Your Pain   Medical Word of the Day   More Newsletters   Diseases and Conditions   Medical Picture of the Day   MedicineNet Home ADVERTISEMENT