News tagged with journal of applied gerontology
Study: Hairstylists can help identify older clients who need health services
Hairstylists may have a unique opportunity to help steer their elderly clients to needed health services, according to a small, exploratory study.
Sep 08, 2009 |
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Researchers identify genetic signatures of human exceptional longevity
While environment and family history are factors in healthy aging, genetic variants play a critical and complex role in conferring exceptional longevity, according to a new study by a team of researchers from the Boston University ...
Jul 01, 2010 |
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Friendships, family relationships get better with age thanks to forgiveness, stereotypes
Part of what makes those relationships so golden during the golden years is that people of all ages are more likely to forgive and respect one's elders, according to research from Purdue University.
Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry
Jun 25, 2010 |
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Hand-grip strength associated with poor survival
Poor or declining handgrip strength in the oldest old is associated with poor survival and may be used as a tool to assess mortality, found an article in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal). The fastest growing segme ...
Feb 08, 2010 |
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Risky business: Stressed men more likely to gamble
Stressed out, dude? Don't go to Vegas.
Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry
Jul 01, 2009 |
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