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Wed, 07 Jan 2009 01:32:59 +0100

Memory Loss May Predict Alzheimer's Disease
A study being reported in the September 12, 2006, issue of Neurology, finds that adults over the age of 60 who complain of severe memory problems may actually be losing...
Wed, 13 Sep 2006 04:24:51 +0200

Higher Income Seniors to Pay Higher Medicare Premiums
Beginning in 2007 Medicare beneficiaries who earn more money will pay higher premiums for their Medicare Part B coverage. A provision of the 2003 Medicare Modernization Act calls for a...
Mon, 11 Sep 2006 05:07:13 +0200

COPD Patients Need Physical Activity
Spanish researchers have found that physical activity, even a small amount can improve the health of patients suffering from COPD. Those who engage in exercise and activity have fewer hospitalizations...
Fri, 08 Sep 2006 16:48:54 +0200

No Flu Shot Shortage This Year
There should be no repeat of the flu vaccine shortages of the last few years according to the CDC. Federal officials stated that at least 100 million doses would be...
Thu, 07 Sep 2006 01:51:02 +0200

Hormone Therapy and Hearing Loss
A new study finds that older women who are taking hormone therapy that included progestin may suffer hearing damage. This small study of postmenopausal women found that those women had...
Tue, 05 Sep 2006 09:13:00 +0200