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A new study finds taking Ginkgo Biloba supplements will not prevent Alzheimers disease.

A new study suggests Alzheimer's Disease may protect against cancer-- and visa versa.

Children subjected to physical and emotional abuse may grow up to suffer from migraines and other painful conditions.

Elderly adults who are mild to moderate drinkers have fewer problems with memory and thinking than their peers who drink a lot, or none at all.

Patients who suffer a stroke on the weekend receive more aggressive treatment.

When stuff does not flow out of containers such as these,that costs you money. Up to 25 cents on every dollar you spend according to Consumer Reports Magazine.

While a leaner figure is associated with longevity for most people, new research suggests a few extra pounds later in life could help the elderly live longer.

In the past, people who would pay to go from before to after just wanted to feel better about themselves. But the options have grown and the prices have shrunk, and vanity is no longer the primary motivation for getting work done.

Researchers have identified a longevity gene that appears to slow the decline in the brain function caused by Alzheimers disease.

Tai chi has been been shown to improve muscle strength, especially in knees and ankles, as well as lessen arthritis pain and help in fall prevention. All of these can be especially important to seniors.

A new study shows staying active has an anti-aging effect at the cellular level.

Having high levels of a protein produced by fat cells can lower the risk for Alzheimers disease.

The new year is full of wishes, few as fervent as the one by a New York mother. If her wish comes true, it could save the lives of two of her four children and countless other young children who have neurodegeneration with brain iron accumulation,or NBIA.

A new, experimental brain scan may help doctors diagnose Alzheimers patients earlier.

Plasma therapy is an option for patients with difficult and painful injuries.

A new study shows why some people who suffer from migraines may not be getting the real benefits of aspirin and may have an increased risk of stroke and heart attack.

An estimated 1 in 3 U.S. adults is taking care of someone who is sick, elderly, or has special needs.

Men may need to hit the treadmills in order to prevent a stroke.

When a New Jersey doctor saw a girl with a limp while he was on vacation, he not only knew how to diagnose her, he knew he had to help her to save her life.

Are you at risk for Alzheimers?

There's a new web tool that can predict whether stroke patients will have another event within 90 days.

Volunteering could help prevent the elderly from becoming frail.

There's something about living in the south that puts people at a higher risk for having a stroke, and according to a new study, that risk follows you even if you move.

A simple test helps doctors unravel the mysteries of the dementia of their patients.

A new non-invasive procedure offers those suffering from back pain new hope.

Smoking, being overweight, and not using sunscreen are ways to speed up the aging process on your face.

High levels of intense physical activity may lead to arthritis.

Music therapy helps patients with Parkinson's disease move more freely by providing them with a tempo that acts as an auditory guide. Some studies suggest music is more effective than physical therapy for these patients

This drum circle provides therapy for these nursing home residents by giving them the chance to interact, to reconnect with other people and with their own sense of timing.

As women age after menopause, their risk of breaking a hip skyrockets.