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In life, genes will only get you so far
Los Angeles Times Staff WriterBILL Walker's mother lived to 101, his Uncle Rufus to 102. "I rather expected to live a long life," says the 89-year-old Long Beach resident. "I think it gave me a different view of aging, compared to some friends who had family members die in their 50s...Tags: Crime, Law and Justice, Health, Eyewear, Stanford University, Obesity
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City again a playful place, Humana Foundation says
Reading Eagle, Pa.For the second year, Reading is among 217 cities designated Playful City USA for its efforts to give children ample opportunities for play. Reading earned the honor in a national program for KaBOOM! sponsored by the Humana Foundation. KaBOOM! selected...Tags: First Aid, Hospitals and Clinics, Bucks County, Harrisburg (Dauphin, Pennsylvania), Arts and Culture
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Forgetfulness can have multiple causes
Premium Health News ServiceWorried that you're getting more forgetful as you age? Ironically, worry itself can trigger memory slips. It might take a conversation with your doctor to pinpoint the cause of your memory lapses--especially if the change is sudden or uncharacteristic....Tags: Sleep Disorders, Men's Health, Headaches, Behavioral Conditions, Chemical Industry
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California woman dies after nurse refuses to do CPR
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (AP) — A nurse's refusal to give CPR to a dying 87-year-old woman at a California independent living home despite desperate pleas from a 911 dispatcher has prompted outrage and spawned a criminal investigation. The harrowing 7-...
Tags: Long Term Care, Labor Legislation, Nursing Homes, Career and Workplace, Emergency Health Procedures
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Pope shows lifetime jobs aren't always for life
The world seems surprised that an 85-year-old globe-trotting pope who just started tweeting wants to resign, but should it be? Maybe what should be surprising is that more leaders his age do not, considering the toll aging takes on bodies and minds amid a...
Tags: Federal Reserve, Crime, Law and Justice, Fidel Castro, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Ronald Reagan
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When should elderly drivers hang up the car keys?
Premium Health News ServiceAs a group, seniors age 80 and older have the highest rate of fatal crashes per mile driven -- even higher than for teens -- according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. Simply put, too many people continue driving when it's no longer safe for...Tags: Car Safety Tips and Advice, Physical Conditions, AAA, General Practitioners
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Healthy brain aging: No strain, no gain
Premium Health News ServiceUse it or lose it. How many times have you heard that timeworn principle of healthy brain aging? Scientists say that living a mentally active life is as important as regular physical exercise. Just as your muscles grow stronger with use, mental exercise...Tags: History (tv network), Men's Health, Physical Fitness and Exercise, Documentary (genre), Physical Conditions
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Short quiz could identify at-risk dialysis patients
Nephrologists are only too familiar with dialysis patients challenged by disabilities and myriad health issues. But a recent study by Johns Hopkins University found that a simple quiz to determine how well dialysis patients perform daily living tasks...
Tags: Health, Medical Research, Rheumatoid Arthritis, High Blood Pressure, Diabetes
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Best technologies for older drivers
Move over teens, old people need their technology too. With plenty of attention being paid by safety groups, government agencies and automakers to curbing distracted driving by teens while bringing to autos the technologies that appeal to youths, it's...
Tags: U.S. Department of Transportation, Car Safety Tips and Advice, Vehicles, Passenger Cars, Services and Shopping
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More older adults developing prescription drug dependency
Whether accurate or not, most people have a mental picture of what a drug abuser might look like —that image is rarely their grandma or grandpa. According to research by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), the percentage of Americans age...Tags: Heroin, Health, Rush University Medical Center, Pain, Insurance
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Business People - May 27
West Virginia University Hospitals-East MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — Dr. Babak Barmar, board-certified nephrologist, recently joined the medical staffs at West Virginia University Hospitals-East’s City Hospital and Jefferson Memorial Hospital....
Tags: Health, Internal Medicine, Hospitals and Clinics, Baseball, Health and Medical Professionals
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Business People - June 3
Craig, Friedly, Potter and Moore Insurance Agency WAYNESBORO, Pa. — After 45 years in insurance, Karole Devlin retired at the end of April from Craig, Friedly, Potter and Moore Insurance Agency in Waynesboro. Devlin began her insurance career in...
Tags: Health, Frederick (Frederick, Maryland), Hospitals and Clinics, Hagerstown (Washington, Maryland), Teachers
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