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4/16/2015 - Study hints at possible Alzheimer's cure

Of the top 10 causes of death in the United States, Alzheimer’s disease is the only one that cannot be prevented, cured, or slowed. However, researchers at Duke University might be one step closer to finding a cure for this devastating disease that affects nearly 5.3 million Americans. Read the full article at Public Radio… Read more 4/16/2015 - Study hints at possible Alzheimer's cure

4/16/2015 - Time to Ditch the DNR

It is time for the public to speak up about their end of life wishes, but it is also time for the health care system to be ready for collaborative decisions when it matters most. Read the full op-ed by Jennifer Brokaw, MD.

4/16/20915 - Student Inventors Tackle Elder Mobility Hurdles

Young winners of the Stanford Center on Longevity Design Challenge build practical solutions. Read the full article at Next Avenue.

4/15/2015 - Dementia 'halted in mice brains'

Tweaking the brain’s immune system with a drug has prevented mice developing dementia, a study shows. The team at Duke University, in the US, showed immune cells which start attacking nutrients in the brain may be a trigger for the disease. Read the full article at BBC News.

4/15/2015 - The Right Dose of Exercise for a Longer Life

Exercise has had a Goldilocks problem, with experts debating just how much exercise is too little, too much or just the right amount to improve health and longevity. Two new, impressively large-scale studies provide some clarity, suggesting that the ideal dose of exercise for a long life is a bit more than many of us… Read more 4/15/2015 - The Right Dose of Exercise for a Longer Life

4/14/2015 - Boomers Retirement Confidence Falls To Five Year Low

Baby Boomer confidence in having enough income for a secure retirement has dropped to an all-time low of 27%, down from 37% in 2011. That’s the dismal news that Cathy Weatherford, president of the Insured Retirement Institute delivered to kick off National Retirement Savings Week, citing IRI’s newest study, Boomer Expectations For Retirement 2015. Read… Read more 4/14/2015 - Boomers Retirement Confidence Falls To Five Year Low

4/13/2015 - The fast rising health benefit that also helps you in retirement

Americans are growing much better at preparing for health expenses. The amount stashed in health savings accounts and health reimbursement accounts, which are funded with pre-tax dollars, reached $22.1 billion in 2014, almost quadruple the $5.7 billion saved in the accounts in 2008, according to data from the Employee Benefit Research Institute and a Greenwald… Read more 4/13/2015 - The fast rising health benefit that also helps you in retirement

4/12/2015 - The Fiscal Challenge of an Aging Population

There’s a demographic time bomb that’s about to go off. Here’s what governments should do to get their finances in order. Read the full article at The Wall Street Journal.

4/10/2015 - Brain training games: No proof they prevent cognitive decline

Boosting your brain is a booming business, but scientists aren’t sold. Read the full article at CBC News.

4/9/2015 - Why You Will Need Less Money Than You Think for Retirement

Conventional wisdom says you need retirement income equal to 80% of your final salary. But there is a decent chance you could happily retire with far less. Read the full article at The Wall Street Journal.