Pitt to study insomnia in older people Sep 2, 2010
8 million grant from the National Institute on Aging to look for answers. The five-year study, to be called AgeWise, will recruit some 400 seniors to help solve the riddle. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Bozell: Brian Williams: from Musketeer to Mouseketeer Sep 2, 2010
"The glaring omission from Williams list of things to discuss is the wisdom of building a city below sea level in an area prone to hurricanes.What a biased moron. John C Wrote: 8 hours ago (8:52 PM) Gentle Readers,Please post a correction if I am wrong, but,#1: There are substantial populations of black-Americans in Baltimore, Houston and Chicago. Can't speak for Nantucket.#2: Speaking of ' patrician ' upbringings: How can people fail to recognize a Harvard Law Alum who spent his entire life in... (Townhall.com)
NEBRASKA BIG TEN: Divisions Done Wrong Sep 2, 2010
PSU is an aging football dynasty with nasty, vulgar fans. When Nebraska traveled to Happy Valley in 2002, Jersey Shore broke out in Beaver Stadium. (Nebraska Statepaper)
Vilas County supervisors reject building options Sep 2, 2010
The fifth and final option rejected called for developing a plan for the Social Services, Commission on Aging, Public Health, Veterans Services and Child Support departments to be located in the courthouse building in a Human Service Resource Center. . (Forest Republican, WI)
Bradley Aware Of Mixed Record Of Repeat Coaches Sep 1, 2010
"While Bradley said he is proud of the progress the Americans made in his first four years, he knows there is room for improvement. The Americans won their group in South Africa, finishing ahead of England, only to lose to Ghana in overtime in the second round. They've developed a troubling pattern of falling behind early, and they got no goals from their forwards at the World Cup. Their aging backline was also shaky, and will need to be rebuilt before the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.And, despite... (CBS News)
Older Adults Experience “destination Amnesia” And Over-Confidence With False Beliefs Sep 1, 2010
The study appears online, ahead of print publication, in the Online First Section of Psychology and Aging ... The study was funded by the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada, Canadian Institutes of Health Research, U.S. National Institute on Aging, and a Baycrest Jack and Rita Catherall Award. (Science Daily)
Outdoors briefs Sep 1, 2010
CRESS WINS BIRCHMORE AWARD: Dr. Elaine Cress was presented with the Fred Birchmore Award for Active Aging at the Athens Community Council on Aging on Aug. 10. The Birchmore Award honors a resident of the Athens area who practices the principles of active aging and inspires others to be physically and socially active after age 50. (Athens Banner-Herald)
The Old and the Beautiful Sep 1, 2010
Selling the Fountain of Youth: How the Anti-Aging Industry Made a Disease Out of Getting Old And Made BillionsBy Arlene WeintraubBASIC BOOKS, 256 pp ... If you're looking for a more reliable guide to the anti-aging revolution, consider Arlene Weintraub's ... Selling the Fountain of Youth: How the Anti-Aging Industry Made a Disease Out of Getting Old And Made Billions. (BusinessWeek)
Heavy Drinkers Outlive Non-Drinkers, Study Finds Sep 1, 2010
Dr. Manny Alvarez, Managing Editor foxnewshealth. com. (Fox News)
New cell transplantation journal launched Aug 31, 2010
Cell Transplantation Center of Excellence for Aging and Brain Repair ... "This journal will offer critical evaluation of cell medicine as a safe and effective treatment for human disorders, many of which are debilitating and many times fatal," said Dr. Paul Sanberg, executive editor of the new journal and director of the University of South Florida's Center of Excellence in Aging and Brain Repair ... The editorial offices for CELL MEDICINE are at the Center of Excellence for Aging and Brain... (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
Aging Divorce Lawyer Sues Former Partners for $26 Million Aug 31, 2010
At the center of the suit are questions common among law firms faced with aging senior partners and the challenge of handing over the business to younger lawyers. Sheresky, 82, in an interview yesterday, said he considered partners David Aronson, 61, and Allan E. Mayefsky, 57, like sons, having trained them and shared profits with them early. (Law.com)
Critic's Corner Aug 31, 2010
But there is always a point at which the networks decide an aging show needs to be moved out of a comfy time slot - and either prove it can move its viewers with it, or lose them and vanish. Chicago, IL: Hi Robert - I have to say I missed the Variety Writing category at the Emmys. (USA Today -- Life)
"Mad Men" recap: Cure for the common job Aug 31, 2010
(Isn't adolescence always in conflict with aging. Pete initially has trouble making the transition from pseudo-adolescent dependent on his father-in-law's largess, but fatherhood literally makes a man out of him. (Salon)
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Pillows for the Feet keeps clients well heeled Aug 31, 2010
She decided to get the treatment, called Pillows for the Feet by Dr. Suzanne Levine, the Manhattan podiatrist who began performing the procedure in 1998 as a way of adding padding to the balls of the feet, an area that can become painful with aging, as well as with wear and tear ... Here are a few tips on what to look for and how to treat common signs of foot aging ... Cracked soles: Aging skin produces less sweat and oil, and cell division slows, causing soles to become dry, cracked and... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Older adults experience 'destination amnesia' Aug 31, 2010
The study appears online, ahead of print publication, in the Online First Section of Psychology and Aging ... The study was funded by the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada, Canadian Institutes of Health Research, U.S. National Institute on Aging, and a Baycrest Jack and Rita Catherall Award ... A health-sciences centre affiliated with the University of Toronto, Baycrest's internationally-renowned scientific research and clinical practice is dedicated to transforming the... (EurekAlert!)
The Emmys' most memorable moments Aug 31, 2010
Andre Braugher really deserves this Emmy for his poignant take on a man facing down the indignities of aging ... Watch NBC on Aug. 29 to see how this all turns out, but please consider the video I've included here before you believe a single prediction that doesn't include Aaron Paul pillaging the awards. (Salon)
SteveDavisInside Soccer The Galaxy's recent lack of desire has been alarming. Aug 31, 2010
Lack of speed, aging reserves and disorganized defense are among L.A.'s issues. New England and Houston are close to seeing their postseason streaks snapped. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Singles department needs revamp after Chong Weis loss Aug 31, 2010
Malaysias continued dependence on aging stars should stop and fresh faces should be making their presence felt, starting with next years world championships at the Wembley Arena in London. The focus should be on the national back-up shuttlers and to get at least one of them to qualify for next years championships. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Jason Taylor dance card full Aug 31, 2010
New York Jets counting on aging Jason Taylor to fill in for injured Calvin Pace - ESPN New York ... Aging former Jets nemesis becomes team's best hope in wake of injury to Calvin Pace. (ESPN -- Football)
Can McEnroe Get U.S. Tennis Back in the Game? Aug 30, 2010
How long can American fans count on the aging Williams sisters. Serena is still the top player in the world, but she's missing this year's U.S. Open with an injured foot. (Time.com)
• Senior news: is it Alzheimer's? Aug 30, 2010
She can explain if the symptoms are a part of the normal aging process. She offers free memory screenings and can prepare someone and their family member for the doctor visit. (Juneau Empire)
- Market for seniors picks up Aug 30, 2010
IN JAPANS FOOTSTEPS: Local retailers said that sales were picking up for products catering to the needs of an aging population, with supplements leading the way ... The aging of the nations society has sparked a fundamental change in the countrys consumer market, with demand growing for nutritional supplements and functional daily devices that help senior citizens live more comfortably and conveniently ... Also, the countrys aging index X the ratio of the over-65 population to the... (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Jackson: Quiet end with L.A. » Aug 30, 2010
DENVER -- Two years and one month after he arrived in Los Angeles amid a level of fanfare rarely seen even in Tinseltown, 's stint with the Dodgers ended about as quietly as it possibly could have Sunday, with the aging slugger taking one pitch in a pinch-hitting appearance and quickly being ejected from the game ... For better or worse, Ramirez, along with his aging body and quirky personality, is someone else's problem now. (ESPN -- Baseball)
Manny ejected in last Dodger AB » Aug 30, 2010
Torre's rationale for sitting Ramirez Saturday -- not wanting the aging hitter to have to cover the vast left-field acreage at Coors Field -- carried over to Sunday. "It's still a big outfield," Torre said. (ESPN -- Baseball)
Understanding clinical trials and other health studies Aug 30, 2010
National Institute on Aging. Understanding risk: what do those headlines really mean. (WSFA.com, AL)
Science panel reaches a gloomy verdict on Alzheimer’s Aug 29, 2010
The state of the evidence reflects in part the long time it took before researchers even realized that Alzheimer s was a disease, said Dr. Richard J. Hodes, director of the National Institute on Aging. Until the mid-1980s, many thought dementia was a normal part of aging, and so serious studies of its causes and prevention did not really begin until then. (Boston Globe)
MLB Notebook: Pujols is a superstar on and off diamond Aug 29, 2010
Does that mean the Dodgers don't want to risk another injury to their aging star and ruin a trade to the White Sox, who claimed him on waivers Friday. Or does it mean they are simply trying to win games and get back in the NL wild-card hunt. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Forum: The 'population bomb' has fizzled Aug 29, 2010
The problem is often couched in terms like the aging of the population. Aging populations mean more dependent people supported by fewer of working age ... As far back as 1994, the World Bank published a report titled "Averting the Old Age Crisis." A recent U.S. government publication, "An Aging World: 2008," states, "People aged 65 and over will soon outnumber children under age 5 for the first time in history." Aging of the populace is because humans are living longer, but mainly because of... (Athens Banner-Herald)
Daniels Fund grants $8.2 million in Colo. Aug 29, 2010
Daniels directed that the fund focus on several key areas in its giving: aging, alcoholism and substance abuse, amateur sports, disabilities, education, the homeless and disadvantaged, and youth development. About two-thirds of its grants go to Colorado-based programs; the rest go mostly to other Rocky Mountain states. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
Caregivers Learn Valuable Lessons &... Aug 28, 2010
A Personal Emergency File Contains Records - BLW_Photography A caregiver for an aging parent or ailing relative can learn valuable lessons. Prepare for an unexpected tragedy by building a personal emergency file. (Suite101.com)
- OTHER RELEASES Aug 27, 2010
Directed by Hong Kongs Lawrence Ah Mon (B) and featuring aging celebrity Franky Gao (), as well as a gaggle of TV soap opera idols such as Shao Hsin () and Hsiang Yu-jie (Vy), the productions message is that hope is all you need to achieve your dreams. Ocean Heaven (v). (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
Nerve Cell Production Linked to Memory in Humans Aug 27, 2010
"The study gives us insights on how to approach the problem of cognitive aging and age-related memory loss, with the hope of developing therapies that can improve cognitive health in the aging," said J. Lee Dockery, M.D., a trustee of the McKnight Brain Research Foundation, which has teamed with the National Institute on Aging to promote research on age-related memory loss ... Noninvasive imaging techniques such as fMRI and PET can help reveal how the process unfolds over time ... "Probably... (Science Daily)
Diabetes impairs but does not halt sex among older adults Aug 27, 2010
The survey, performed between July 2005 and March 2006, was part of the National Social Life, Health and Aging Project ... The National Institutes if Health funded the study, through the National Social Life, Health and Aging Project. (EurekAlert!)
Nothing is going right for Thai Boonsak in Paris Aug 27, 2010
My aging mother has arthritis and it has gone bad. I am in communication with her everyday, said Boonsak yesterday. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Free Israel tours bolster ties with young US Jews Aug 26, 2010
Although the study found that Jews under 45 were less attached to Israel than older Jews, the authors say these differences are probably more related to life cycle than to aging, that is, that US Jews attachment to Israel typically grows stronger with age. The findings hint that, because of its enormous size, the Birthright program could have a dramatic effect on American Jews sense of connection with Israel over time. (Boston Globe)
Surgeon wants seat as trustee Aug 26, 2010
Its an aging facility that we will have to improve over time, she said. Its an important long-term process I can see thats going to be a big item for the next couple years, not unlike the hospital expansion. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Surveillance Tech Watches Over Older Parents Aug 26, 2010
Telemonitoring: Video Cameras, Sensors Help Care for Aging Parents ... Group members share fears of aging loved ones forgetting who they are. (ABC News)
UCI-Scripps study links cellular motors to memory Aug 26, 2010
Having discovered that a submicroscopic motor drives synaptic reorganization, the UCI and Scripps research groups believe they are substantially closer to understanding how to selectively enhance memory formation, and thereby treat the memory problems associated with aging, post-traumatic stress, mental retardation and age-related neurodegenerative diseases. . (EurekAlert!)
Filling a Niche: New Retirement Project Offers Something Unique Aug 26, 2010
Terri Prots, director of the Moore County Department of Aging, says those two factors already set the new project apart from its existing competitors. I cant think of anybody else doing exactly what theyre doing, Prots says. (The Pilot Newspaper)
MORGAN STANLEY: Government Bond Defaults Inevitable... Aug 26, 2010
Investors face defaults on government bonds given the burden of aging populations and the difficulty of increasing tax revenue, according to a Morgan Stanley executive director. Governments will impose a loss on some of their stakeholders, in the firms London office wrote in a research report today. (The Drudge Report)
After a rocky start, Natick’s Nouvelle high-rise condos flourish Aug 26, 2010
General Growth Properties had big plans back in 2006 when it launched an ambitious revamp of the aging Natick Mall into the upscale Natick Collection, capped by a 12-story luxury condo high-rise with prices mirroring those of downtown Boston. Its penthouse units hit the market at $1. (Boston Globe)
Justice Department will appeal ruling in stem cell case Aug 25, 2010
In his story in today's New York Times about the three American winners of the Nobel Prize in Medicine, science reporter about cell biology and the relevance of the discoveries made by Elizabeth H. Blackburn, Carol W. Greider and Jack W. Szostak for understanding cancer and the process of aging. We also learn some interesting tidbits about why female scientists are particularly prominent in the field of telomeres research. (Salon)
DUGOUT: Piniellas legacy is his passion for baseball Aug 25, 2010
The aging manager who has given more than 40 years to baseball was never good at handling young players, and with players like 20-year-old Starlin Castro in need of nurturing, Piniella thought it best to hand over the team to someone better fit for the job. Through his career, Piniella proved very good at winning ball games. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Alzheimer's disease Aug 25, 2010
More Alzheimer 00004000 's disease stories. Add these headlines to your news reader. (MSNBC -- Health)
National Thought Leaders Join the Deseret News Aug 25, 2010
Among his committee assignments were chairman of the Special Committee on Aging and ranking member of the Senate Finance Subcommittee on International Trade and Global Competitiveness. Hannah Clayson Smith is a legal counsel for the Becket Fund for Religious Liberty, based in Washington, D.C. A graduate of Princeton University and the J. Reuben Clark Law School at BYU, she has clerked for U.S. Supreme Court Justices Clarence Thomas and Samuel A. Alito Jr. She joined the Becket Fund in 2007 and... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
U of L cuts electric bill, gets rebate Aug 25, 2010
-based sister company offer to encourage customers to replace aging equipment, according to a news release from the university. U of L s electric bill has dropped about 23 percent due to an energy-saving project it started last fall with s Building Technologies Division. (Louisville Business First, KY)
Urinary Incontinence Common in Older Men Too Aug 25, 2010
"Older patients often think that it is just part of aging," Markland noted. But she advised men to discuss any incontinence problems with their doctors, as there are a number of effective treatments. (MEDLINEplus)
http://slate.me/90zizv Aug 24, 2010
She is a Teen Ambassador for the Candie's Foundation, an organization dedicated to encouraging teens to delay pregnancy ... Oh, the irony: "She is a Teen Ambassador for the Candie's Foundation, an organization dedicated to encouraging teens to delay pregnancy." ... I can't imaging much, except how to mistakenly get pregnant, pick a loser boyfriend/fiance/ex-boyfriend-fiance, have your moose-huntin' reality-TV mother brow-beat you into believing that it is wiser to keep the child because it... (Slate)
The You Docs: Can you lose your sense of taste as you age? Aug 24, 2010
Thanks to seasonal allergies, aging, keeping the AC running on high nonstop or playing hours of Bejeweled Blitz on the computer, many people get in the habit of using eye drops four times a day or more so they don't look like they partied (or cried) all night. The eventual result of overdoing: "rebound redness" - the more you use the drops, the redder your eyes become. (Athens Banner-Herald)
"Mad Men" recap: Honor before reason Aug 24, 2010
(Isn't adolescence always in conflict with aging. Pete initially has trouble making the transition from pseudo-adolescent dependent on his father-in-law's largess, but fatherhood literally makes a man out of him. (Salon)
Eating Berries May Activate the Brain's Natural Housekeeper for Healthy Aging Aug 24, 2010
24, 2010) Scientists have reported the first evidence that eating blueberries, strawberries, and acai berries may help the aging brain stay healthy in a crucial but previously unrecognized way ... D., who presented the report, said previous research suggested that one factor involved in aging is a steady decline in the body's ability to protect itself against inflammation and oxidative damage ... "The good news is that natural compounds called polyphenolics found in fruits, vegetables and nuts... (Science Daily)
Delaying Fat Digestion to Curb Appetite Aug 24, 2010
23, 2010) Institute of Food Research scientists have discovered an unexpected synergy that helps break down fat. The discovery provides a focus to find ways to slow down fat digestion, and ultimately to create food structures that induce satiety. (Science Daily)
Barrington Stage’s ‘Memory Show’ a sweet, painful portrait of Alzheimer’s toll Aug 24, 2010
PITTSFIELD The exhaustion, the heartbreak, and the piercingly sharp humor in The Memory Show will all be familiar to anyone who has cared for an aging, and failing, parent ... What s striking, however, is what s already in place: strong and engaging characters, emotional richness, and a sense of how to tell stories and why. (Boston Globe)
Eating Berries Fight against Brain ... Aug 24, 2010
Eating Berries Fight against Brain Aging ... Eating Berries Fight against Brain Aging ... The study result was published on an August 23, 2010 report titled "Eating Berries May Help Aging Brain Stay Healthy," published on AOL Health. (Suite101.com)
Students are Not Being Exposed to H... Aug 24, 2010
This lack of interest in math and science presents more real challenges for future generations as well as the current growing and aging population. It is already estimated for instance, that the shortage of nurses will reach critical levels by 2016. (Suite101.com)
Bronson LakeView researchers involved in testing of possible Alzheimer's treatment Aug 24, 2010
"We are investigating whether IGIV, which contains naturally occurring human anti-amyloid antibodies, will defend the brain of AD patients against the damaging effects of beta amyloid," says Dr. Nadeem Mirza, the principal investigator for the study at Bronson LakeView Psychiatry ... This new effort seeks the public's participation in testing IGIV in a major clinical trial that is jointly funded by the National Institute on Aging and Baxter International Inc. "In our initial studies in AD... (Paw Paw Courier Leader, MI)
Jon Greenberg Aug 23, 2010
Piniella, 66 and aging more every day he dressed in a Cubs uniform, appeared in 1,747 games as a major leaguer, another 693 as a minor leaguer ... " -- Manager Lou Piniella "I don't know if you could've scripted it any worse," catcher said. "It's just sad he's got to leave with the kind of season we're having right now," said.It's indisputable that Piniella deserved better. His storied baseball career took him from Jesuit High Tampa to the bushes to Kansas City to the Bronx Zoo to the Nasty Boys... (ESPN -- Baseball)
Signs point to Egyptian leader’s son as successor Aug 23, 2010
The question of who will lead Egypt after Hosni Mubarak has taken on increased urgency amid concerns about the aging president s health following surgery in Germany earlier this year. The elder Mubarak has not said whether he would run for a sixth term in presidential elections scheduled for next year, although he has vowed to stay in office until his last breath. (Boston Globe)
Council discusses utility, other funds in budget Aug 23, 2010
The city has many needs to repair its aging sewer system, according to previous reports presented to the city council by consultants. There is also a need to fix the citys much talked about water pressure issues. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
How We Can ReclaimAmerican Prosperity Aug 22, 2010
Traditional Republicans want to borrow money from the Chinese to lower taxes, encouraging "investment" like buying cheap Chinese TVs ... Such tariffs are needed to rescue our aging industries and abandoned factories. (The Pilot Newspaper)
Focus on Seniors: Make a difference by volunteering Aug 22, 2010
Since 1988, I have given a number of talks on aging. Recently, I was asked to write a column for the "Intercom," a newsletter for the military retired community in Brevard County. (Florida Today)
For future of the Longfellow, task force crunching the numbers Aug 22, 2010
As previously reported, the state as part of a $3 billion program to repair or replace hundreds of aging bridges is in the process of spending $300 million or more to shore up the 107-year-old Longfellow for generations to come, a once-a-century investment that naturally has stirred debate ... It is a debate over how to reconcile the demands of today s car-centric society with the goals of encouraging more biking, walking, and public transit goals that have recently been written into state and... (Boston Globe)
Sowell: Dismantling America: Part IV Aug 22, 2010
Basset Hound in TX Wrote: 7 hours ago (10:45 PM) Actually aren't industrialized nations worried about an aging demographic and a shrinking population. Aren't some European nations giving incentives for people to have children. (Townhall.com)
Fruits and Vegetables for Wrinkles Aug 22, 2010
Pomegranate is known for being rich in antioxidants, including quercetin which is known for its anti aging effects. Pomegranate is also rich in two other anti-aging phytochemicals that are known as apigenin and caffeic acid. (Suite101.com)
