Longer Life = Poorer Health

Americans are living longer, but those extra years may include poor health or a disability

Tuesday, April 19, 2016 Follow Us         Featured Americans' Longer Life = Poorer Health Americans are living longer, but those extra years may include poor health or a disability, a new study finds. Between 1970 and 2010, the average life span for men increased 9.2 years... Read more ...  News Spinal Fusion Not Always Necessary for Back Pain, Studies Say Spinal fusion surgery is too often used to treat lower back pain when a simpler procedure would suffice for many patients, according to a pair of new clinical trials. People suffering from... Read more ... Could Fast Food Expose People to Harmful Chemicals? Eating fast food may expose a person to potentially harmful chemicals known as phthalates, a new study suggests. People who consumed lots of fast food tended to have levels of phthalates... Read more ... Alzheimer's Can Steal Ability to Know Loved Ones' Faces A new study sheds light on what is often called one of the cruelest effects of Alzheimer's disease -- the patient's inability to recognize loved ones. Researchers report that along with causing... Read more ... Death of Loved One May Trigger Heart Rhythm Trouble Losing your nearest and dearest may break your heart, literally. People are more likely to develop an irregular heartbeat following the death of their spouse or life partner, particularly if they're... Read more ... 'Paleo' Diet May Help Older Women's Hearts, Waistlines The so-called Paleo diet may help older women lose weight, improve their cholesterol profile and lower future risk of diabetes and heart disease, a new study has found. Women experienced... 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