Category: Longevity News 2013

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4/29/2013 - Mediterranean Diet Might Help Stave Off Dementia

by on April 29, 2013 9:18 pm
Eating fish, chicken, olive oil and other foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids while staying away from meats and dairy — the so-called Mediterranean diet — may help older adults keep their memory and thinking skills sharp, a large new U.S. study suggests. Read the full article at U.S. News and World Report.
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4/29/2013 - A Rising Tide of Substance Abuse

by on April 29, 2013 5:16 pm
America’s 78 million aging baby boomers are heading into retirement with more than their considerable wealth, health and education. They are also bringing into their golden years an epidemic of drug and alcohol abuse and mental illness that has yet to be recognized, according to a recent Institute of Medicine report. Read the full article… Read more 4/29/2013 - A Rising Tide of Substance Abuse
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4/27/2013 - Today’s Dream House May Not Be Tomorrow’s

by on April 27, 2013 9:56 pm
HOUSES are just buildings, but homes are often beautiful dreams. Unfortunately, as millions of people have learned in the housing crisis, those dreams don’t always comport with reality. Read the full article at The New York Times.
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4/26/2013 - Alzheimer’s: Gene Could Help to Clear Brain Plaques Responsible for the Disease

by on April 26, 2013 11:48 pm
Mapping out how an Alzheimer’s gene works could lead to new treatments. So far, nearly two dozen genes scattered across four chromosomes have been linked to an increased risk of Alzheimer’s disease. But identifying such genetic risk factors doesn’t mean that researchers fully understand how they contribute to cognitive decline and dementia. And that understanding… Read more 4/26/2013 - Alzheimer’s: Gene Could Help to Clear Brain Plaques Responsible for the Disease
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4/26/2013 - Why Your Grandpa Is Cooler Than You

by on April 26, 2013 8:53 pm
Most of us are aware that there are two types of old these days. There is baby-boomer old, an audacious, aspirational sort of old. Common depictions include couples sky-diving for their 40th anniversaries; Richard Branson doing all manner of macho rich-guy nonsense; and the woman of a certain age on a seashore holding a fluttering… Read more 4/26/2013 - Why Your Grandpa Is Cooler Than You
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4/26/2013 - Diabetes Advice for the Elderly: Relax

by on April 26, 2013 6:35 pm
Diabetes affects nearly 27 percent of older adults. Older diabetics face higher risks of such complications as heart attacks, kidney disease and blindness; they’re more likely than other seniors to wind up in nursing homes. But Dr. Medha Munshi’s response often startles anxious relatives. “You can relax a little,” she often tells them. “Sometimes quality… Read more 4/26/2013 - Diabetes Advice for the Elderly: Relax
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4/25/2013 - To cut health bills, boomers need 20-somethings

by on April 26, 2013 5:34 pm
Baby boomers with individual health plans stand to benefit big-time when public insurance exchanges launch on January 1. The centerpiece of the Affordable Care Act, these state-level marketplaces will improve boomers’ access to health coverage and may even bring down underlying premiums for those who don’t qualify for a government subsidy, experts say. Read the… Read more 4/25/2013 - To cut health bills, boomers need 20-somethings
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4/24/2013 - Census Bureau Profile America Facts for Features: Older Americans Month: 5/2013

by on April 24, 2013 7:46 pm
A meeting with the National Council of Senior Citizens resulted in President John F. Kennedy designating May 1963 as Senior Citizens Month, encouraging the nation to pay tribute to older people across the country. In 1980, President Jimmy Carter’s proclamation changed the name to Older Americans Month, a time to celebrate those 65 and older… Read more 4/24/2013 - Census Bureau Profile America Facts for Features: Older Americans Month: 5/2013
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4/24/2013 - Have fun now, retire later

by on April 24, 2013 7:36 pm
By the time you are nearing the pre-retirement years, you’ve probably heard all that nose-to-the-grindstone advice hundreds of times: Work longer. Cinch the belt tighter. Plow as much as possible into your 401(k) because you might live to be 100 and you’ll need that money later. Read the full article at Reuters.
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4/23/2013 - 401 KO'd: Gambling with Your Retirement Plan

by on April 23, 2013 7:56 pm
PBS NewsHour’s Ray Suarez spoke to Frontline correspondent Martin Smith on “The Retirement Gamble,” a documentary that reveals the inner workings of 401(k) plans, a product millions of Americans buy, but few understand. “The financial services industry isn’t necessarily looking out for your best interest,” Smith said. Read the full article at Public Broadcasting System… Read more 4/23/2013 - 401 KO'd: Gambling with Your Retirement Plan