Subscribe to this tag Medicare Advantage Trims Could Affect Millions of Seniors
By
Kent Garber
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Nation & World - November 25, 2009
Some see Medicare Advantage as a good idea gone financially wild.
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ER Visits for Elderly Rise During Thanksgiving
Health - November 25, 2009
Experts say family members can panic, underestimate effects of normal aging
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Some Prescription Meds May Raise Seniors' Risks of Falling
Health - November 24, 2009
Caution needed when taking sedatives, antidepressants, benzodiazepines, review finds
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Quick Saliva Test May One Day Diagnose Diseases
Health - November 23, 2009
Age-related protein changes offer clues to treatment advances, study finds
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Too Few Older Adults Get Recommended Screenings
Health - November 19, 2009
Report looks to improve health of this group with better preventive care
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Why Long-Term Care is So Hard to Provide
By
Philip Moeller
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The Best Life - November 19, 2009
New proposal, part of health-reform plans, shows why it's so hard to devise an affordable solution.
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Diet, Cognitive Ability May Play Role in Heart Disease
Health - November 19, 2009
Study finds fewer deaths among higher-functioning seniors who eat lots of fruits, vegetables
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Lifelong Exercise Keeps Seniors Young at Heart
Health - November 18, 2009
Separate study finds stem cell therapy improves exercise capacity in patients with enlarged hearts
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Health Tip: Make Your Home Fall-Proof
Health - November 17, 2009
Keep clutter out of the way
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Elderly Treated Less Aggressively for Heart Attack
Health - November 16, 2009
Hospitals less likely to follow guidelines for patients 80 and older, study finds
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High-Impact Activity May Be Good for Old Bones
Health - November 14, 2009
Sampling of senior athletes finds better density with some sports
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Hip Fracture Odds Rise With Women's Age
Health - November 13, 2009
Menopause also plays a role, but a lesser one than age, study finds
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Health Buzz: CDC Says Progress on Smoking Has Stalled and Other Health News
By
Megan Johnson
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Health - November 13, 2009
What science knows about exercise and depression; Americans in their 60s are increasingly disabled
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Baby Boomers May Prove More Disabled Than Their Elders
Health - November 13, 2009
Wave of disabilities could overburden health-care system, researchers fear
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2010 Medicare Changes Demand Careful Review
By
Philip Moeller
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The Best Life - November 13, 2009
Look for big premium increases, fewer insurance plans, and less comprehensive coverage.
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More Disabilities in the 60s May Spell Trouble for Baby Boomers
By
Katherine Hobson
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On Fitness - November 12, 2009
The trends in a new study throw into doubt the notion boomers will be active in their later years.
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Older People at Greater Risk of Swine Flu Death
Health - November 11, 2009
Cases in Mexico show young more likely to get sick, but elderly more likely to die
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For Older Walkers, Faster Is Better
Health - November 11, 2009
Those who stroll are more likely to die from cardiovascular disease, study finds
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Muscle Weakness Linked to Alzheimer's Risk in Seniors
Health - November 10, 2009
Reason for association unknown, but stroke is one possibility, researchers say
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Cataract Surgery Doesn't Worsen Macular Degeneration: Study
Health - November 9, 2009
Link likely due to fact that both eye conditions are age-related, researchers say
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Retirement Brings Most a Big Health Boost
Health - November 9, 2009
It's like turning back the clock 8 years, research shows
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Incontinence: Looking Away is Not an Answer
By
Philip Moeller
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The Best Life - November 5, 2009
Widespread affliction strikes 25 million Americans and merits more attention and discussion.
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Without Job Stress, Retirees Sleep Better
Health - November 5, 2009
Those who left demanding jobs report the most improvement, study finds
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Deadly Stomach Bug Making Inroads Outside Hospitals
Health - November 3, 2009
Study finds growing number of C. difficile infections among elderly
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