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Klondike Holds Clues to Ancient Environment

Alaska, Siberia and the Canadian Yukon remained ice-free during the ice age and was home to unique organisms.
First-time Internet Use Alters Activity in Older Brains

Adults with little internet experience show changes in their brain activity after just one week online, a new study has found
Reports of American Longevity Greatly Exaggerated

More than half of babies born in rich nations today will live to 100 years if current life expectancy trends continue, according to a European study.

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What Divides Us (It's Not Just Race)

Income and immigration seen as bigger divisions than race or age.
What Seniors Need to Know about the Flu

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that up to 20 percent of the population gets the flu each year.
What Are the Signs of Diabetes?

Intense thirst, Frequent urination, strong hunger, fatigue, unintended weight loss, and more.
Chronic Pain Makes 50-year-olds Feel 80

People who suffer chronic pain tend to have general physical capabilities similar to those decades older.
Do Brains Shrink As We Age?

Scientists may have overestimated how much our brain shrinks as we age, a new study suggests
Does Aging Cause Loss of Taste?

As we age, our sense of taste may change. Medications can contribute, too.
What Really Happens When Your Blood Boils?

When someone says, "that makes my blood boil," does that mean their blood pressure goes up, too?
What You Should Know About Glaucoma

Unfortunately, there is no cure for glaucoma, a leading cause of blindness in the United States.
What You Should Know About Arthritis

First, anyone who thinks they may have arthritis should see a doctor. Self-diagnosis is hazardous to your health.
Timber Structure Older than Stonehenge Found in London

Archaeologists working in peat bog find London's oldest timber structure.
How to Know if You Have Alzheimer's

Once you hit 60, you begin to wonder if your lost keys have greater significance than they did when you were younger.
Let's Talk About Rectal Cancer, Shall We?

There is a new attitude that protecting your life is more important than protecting your sensibilities.
How to Solve Bladder Control Problems

About 10 percent of men and women over the age of 65 have urinary incontinence.
Comet Killed Ice Age Beasts

Strongest evidence yet supports comet impact led to extinction of megafauna.
Should Seniors Worry About Hearing Loss?

About one in three Americans over 60 suffer from loss of hearing.
Fountain of Youth Pill?

In tests, the chemical increased the life expectancy of animals by a staggering 38 percent.
Is Grapefruit Juice Toxic?

Grapefruit juice can raise the level of some medications in the blood.
Getting Old Is Better Than Expected

The disparities between what younger people expect will happen as they age, and what really happens, are stark.
Study Finds 4 Things That Keep Old Minds Sharp

A new study reveals several factors that may help people keep their minds sharp as they age.
Is it Safe to Exercise in Your 70s?

If you want to begin a new exercise program, you should consult your physician.
Happiness Is ... Being Old, Male and Republican

Older people are generally happier, and that's true during the recession, too.