Paralyzed Swimmer
Saul Martinez should feel good. He just swam 1.2 miles in La Jolla Cove. But, unlike many others who make this swim, he did it without any legs.
Saul Martinez should feel good. He just swam 1.2 miles in La Jolla Cove. But, unlike many others who make this swim, he did it without any legs.
Research Shows Fitness Levels Drop Off After Age 45
A new study confirms it is all down hill once you're over the hill.
A new study confirms it is all down hill once you're over the hill.
The Brain of Boone
Find out how this 81 year old billionaire keeps his brain as fit as a person in their 20s.
Find out how this 81 year old billionaire keeps his brain as fit as a person in their 20s.
Chronic Migraines Could Double the Risk for Stroke
Migraines with aura could double the risk for stroke.
Migraines with aura could double the risk for stroke.
Americans More Likely to Die in ICU Than British
Elderly Americans are 8 times more likely to spend the end of their lives in a hospital intensive care unit than their British peers.
Elderly Americans are 8 times more likely to spend the end of their lives in a hospital intensive care unit than their British peers.
Men and Cosmetic Surgery
Dr. Bill Johnson with Innovations Med Spa says in the past year and a half, his practice has seen double digit increases in the number of men coming to him for cosmetic procedures.
Dr. Bill Johnson with Innovations Med Spa says in the past year and a half, his practice has seen double digit increases in the number of men coming to him for cosmetic procedures.
Learning the Internet Helps Elderly Brains
Teaching elderly adults how to use the internet could give them an extra brain boost.
Teaching elderly adults how to use the internet could give them an extra brain boost.
Sharing the Past
Alzheimers is a progressive, irreversible brain disorder that robs people of memory, orientation and thinking ability. However, a program in Dallas aims to connect patients with their past.
Alzheimers is a progressive, irreversible brain disorder that robs people of memory, orientation and thinking ability. However, a program in Dallas aims to connect patients with their past.
Stress Kids
The Annual Stress Survey American Psychological Association shows that children are showing higher levels of stress than expected.
The Annual Stress Survey American Psychological Association shows that children are showing higher levels of stress than expected.
Daughters Grow Up to Look Like Their Mothers
A new study shows many women grow up to look like their mother.
A new study shows many women grow up to look like their mother.
Diabetics May Keep Their Memory Longer When Diagnosed With Alzheimers
Researchers were surprised to learn people with diabetes and Alzheimer's disease retain their memory longer than people with Alzheimer's alone.
Researchers were surprised to learn people with diabetes and Alzheimer's disease retain their memory longer than people with Alzheimer's alone.
A Placebo May Be As Effective As a Painkiller
Researchers explore the placebo effect.
Researchers explore the placebo effect.
Dementia and Cancer Patients Have Similar Symptoms
People with dementia experience symptoms similar to patients with cancer towards the end of their life, like pneumonia and extreme pain.
People with dementia experience symptoms similar to patients with cancer towards the end of their life, like pneumonia and extreme pain.
Shingle Survivors Have an Increased Risk for Stroke
People who have shingles have an increased risk for stroke, according to a study in the journal Stroke.
People who have shingles have an increased risk for stroke, according to a study in the journal Stroke.
Lupus Awareness: There's More to Lupus Than You Know
We always hear about the other diseases, but Lupus can be just as devastating.
We always hear about the other diseases, but Lupus can be just as devastating.
Practicing Tai Chi Could Help Chronic Dizziness
Tai Chi may be an effective treatment for people with chronic dizziness and balance disorders.
Tai Chi may be an effective treatment for people with chronic dizziness and balance disorders.
Challenged Athletes Foundation
He was coming for new legs, but in essence he was coming for new life.
He was coming for new legs, but in essence he was coming for new life.
Two Generic Drugs Could Protect Against Strokes
Combining two generic drugs could protect against heart attack and strokes in high-risk patients.
Combining two generic drugs could protect against heart attack and strokes in high-risk patients.
MRIs May Lead to More Back Surgery
Patients with low-back pain are more likely to undergo surgery if they live in an area with a lot of access to MRI technology.
Patients with low-back pain are more likely to undergo surgery if they live in an area with a lot of access to MRI technology.
New Knees for Lisa
After 12 years of living with rheumatoid arthritis, Lisa Ambrocio needs total knee replacements she can't afford. So she decided to throw herself at the mercy of the internet.Can the kindness of friends, and total strangers help raise the money she needs?
After 12 years of living with rheumatoid arthritis, Lisa Ambrocio needs total knee replacements she can't afford. So she decided to throw herself at the mercy of the internet.Can the kindness of friends, and total strangers help raise the money she needs?
