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Researchers identify gene that determines bone density and fracture risk

by admin | Sep 9, 2015 | Senior health

Researchers from Harvard-affiliated Hebrew SeniorLife Institute for Aging Research (IFAR), in collaboration with scientists from a number of international institutes, have identified a genetic…read the full article

Blood pressure management can reduce heart disease death

by admin | Sep 8, 2015 | Senior health

According to initial results of a multi-site landmark study, led by Dominic Raj, M.D.read the full article

Solo grandparents raising grandchildren at greater risk than parents for serious health problems

by admin | Sep 7, 2015 | Senior health

Single grandparents raising grandchildren are more vulnerable to poor physical and mental health than are single parents, according to a study recently published in Current Gerontology and…read the full article

CDC recommends all nursing homes implement core elements to improve antibiotic use

by admin | Sep 6, 2015 | Senior health

New recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) advise all nursing homes to improve antibiotic prescribing practices and reduce their inappropriate use to protect…read the full article

Research on yeast leads to evidence in key process of chromosome length – Findings could shed light on cancer, aging

by admin | Sep 5, 2015 | Senior health

Researchers at the Johns Hopkins University have found molecular evidence of how a biochemical process controls the lengths of protective chromosome tips, a potentially significant step in…read the full article

Factors examined that may contribute to higher risk of death following hip fracture surgery compared to hip replacement

by admin | Sep 4, 2015 | Senior health

Patients undergoing surgery for a hip fracture were older and had more medical conditions than patients who underwent an elective total hip replacement, factors that may contribute to the higher…read the full article
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