
Health Research
Aging Well
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Socially Active Older Adults Have Slower Rates of Health Declines 12.01.2011 By Sharyn Alden, Contributing Writer Journal of Health and Social Behavior |
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Cognitive Reframing Can Help Dementia Caregivers with Depression, Stress 11.09.2011 By Sharyn Alden, Contributing Writer The Cochrane Library |
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Sweetener Found In Gum May Prevent Ear Infections In Children 11.09.2011 By Randy Dotinga, Contributing Writer The Cochrane Library |
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Elderly Hospital Patients with Delirium More Likely to Die Within A Year 11.08.2011 By Laura Kennedy, Contributing Writer General Hospital Psychiatry |
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After an Emergency, Comprehensive Care Is Best for Older Patients 07.21.2011 By Becky Ham, Science Writer The Cochrane Library |
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Strength Training Curbs Hip, Spinal Bone Loss in Women With Osteoporosis 07.12.2011 By Amy Sutton, Contributing Writer Health Services Research |
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Easing Distress in Caregivers of Dying Patients 06.14.2011 By Patricia McAdams, Contributing Writer The Cochrane Library |
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Doctor's Office Is Usually First Stop in Medication Mishaps 05.06.2011 By Carl Sherman, Contributing Writer Health Services Research |
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When Doctors Own or Lease MRI, Back Scans and Surgery More Likely 04.26.2011 By Carl Sherman, Contributing Writer Health Services Research |
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Few Studies Delve Into Hospice Care in Nursing Homes 03.18.2011 By Randy Dotinga, Contributing Writer Cochrane Library |
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Seniors in Public Housing Suffer Worse Health Than Others in Community 03.16.2011 By Stephanie Stephens, Contributing Writer Ethnicity & Disease |
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For Back Pain, Spinal Manipulation Holds Its Own 02.15.2011 By Randy Dotinga, Contributing Writer The Cochrane Library |
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Memory Training Might Not Be Best for Reducing "Senior Moments" 01.18.2011 By Becky Ham, Science Writer The Cochrane Library |
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Most Seniors Don't Get Shingles Vaccination, CDC Finds 01.11.2011 By Sylviane Duval, Contributing Writer American Journal of Preventive Medicine |
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"White-Noise" Therapy Alone Not Enough to Curb Tinnitus 12.09.2010 By Milly Dawson, Contributing Writer Cochrane Library |
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Heat Injury Rates on the Rise 12.07.2010 By Amy Sutton, Contributing Writer American Journal of Preventive Medicine |
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Nursing Homes Can Reap Financial Gain From Good Report Cards 10.29.2010 By Becky Ham, Science Writer Health Services Research |
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More Seniors Get Flu Shot After Personalized Reminders, Provider Urging 09.07.2010 By Laura Kennedy, Contributing Writer Cochrane Library |
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Patient-centered Care Can Lower Risk of Death in Heart Attack 07.22.2010 By Katherine Kahn, Contributing Writer Health Services Research |
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Parkinson’s Patients More Likely to Stick With Certain 'Add-on' Drugs 07.08.2010 By Laura Kennedy, Contributing Writer Cochrane Library |
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OTC Constipation Treatment Beats Prescription Med in Review 07.06.2010 By Randy Dotinga, Contributing Writer Cochrane Library |
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Tai Chi and Qigong Show Significant Health Benefits 06.30.2010 By Christe Bruderlin-Nelson, Contributing Writer American Journal of Health Promotion |
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Older Americans Watch More TV, But Enjoy It Less 06.29.2010 By Lisa Esposito, Editor American Journal of Preventive Medicine |
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Advance Directives Evolve to Ensure Better End-of-Life Planning 06.17.2010 By Amy Sutton, Contributing Writer The Milbank Quarterly |
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Low Back Pain Is No Reason to Stay in Bed 06.15.2010 By Carl Sherman, Contributing Writer Cochrane Library |
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Another Exercise Benefit: You Won't Fall as Much 06.08.2010 By Glenda Fauntleroy, Contributing Writer American Journal of Preventive Medicine |
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Out-of-Pocket Costs Put Arthritis Drugs Out of Reach for Some 05.20.2010 By Carl Sherman, Contributing Writer Health Services Research |
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Chiropractic Treatment Offers Some Relief for Early Low Back Pain 04.13.2010 By Carl Sherman, Contributing Writer Cochrane Library |
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Is Your Back Pain Caused by Herniated Disc? Single Test Can’t Tell 02.16.2010 By Patricia McAdams, Contributing Writer Cochrane Library |
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Used as Prescribed, Opioids Relieve Chronic Pain With Little Addiction Risk 01.19.2010 By Patricia McAdams, Contributing Writer Cochrane Library |
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Medicare “Doughnut Hole” Causes Seniors to Skip Diabetes Meds 01.07.2010 By Katherine Kahn, Contributing Writer Health Services Research |
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Teaching Kids About Stroke Can Spare Their Parents Disability 12.15.2009 By Glenda Fauntleroy, Contributing Writer Health Promotion Practice |
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Never Too Old to Keep Blood Pressure in Check 10.15.2009 By Joan Vos MacDonald, Contributing Writer Cochrane Library |
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Illness Devastates Uninsured Older Adults’ Finances, Study Finds 10.15.2009 By Amy Sutton, Contributing Writer Health Services Research |
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Some Benefit in Team Rehab for Hip Surgery Patients 10.13.2009 By Sylviane Duval, Contributing Writer Cochrane Library |
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Opioids for Osteoarthritis: Problems Far Outweigh Benefits 10.6.2009 By Bruce Sylvester, Contributing Writer Cochrane Library |
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Exercise Training After Stroke Helps Patients Walk Faster, Longer 10.6.2009 By Amy Sutton, Contributing Writer Cochrane Library |
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Brushing Dentures Might Be Best Cleaning Method 10.6.2009 By Valerie DeBenedette, Contributing Writer Cochrane Library |







































