Seniors Play in National Wii Bowling Tournament
A group of senior citizens get together every week and practice their Wii bowling skills.
A group of senior citizens get together every week and practice their Wii bowling skills.
Early Diagnosis Can Reduce the Cost of Alzheimer's
A new study finds early diagnosis and help from medical professionals may lower healthcare costs for dementia patients.
A new study finds early diagnosis and help from medical professionals may lower healthcare costs for dementia patients.
Alzheimer's Guidelines
Alzheimer's disease experts have proposed new guidelines for detecting the disease earlier using brain scans.
Alzheimer's disease experts have proposed new guidelines for detecting the disease earlier using brain scans.
Bare Feet Could Cause Falls Among the Elderly
Wearing shoes may help prevent falls among the elderly.
Wearing shoes may help prevent falls among the elderly.
Tattoo Regret
Many people with tattoos got them when they were in their teens and 20's. Now, doctors say more people are looking to get un-inked as they get older.
Many people with tattoos got them when they were in their teens and 20's. Now, doctors say more people are looking to get un-inked as they get older.
Alcohol May Reduce the Severity of Arthritis
Drinking alcohol may reduce the severity of rheumatoid arthritis.
Drinking alcohol may reduce the severity of rheumatoid arthritis.
Drinking Tea Can Prevent Dementia
Tea could help protect against memory loss and dementia.
Tea could help protect against memory loss and dementia.
Supplement Concerns
Going "natural" may not mean you're making a healthy choice. A new study finds taking herbal supplements may do more harm than good for patients with common heart conditions, like high blood pressure.
Going "natural" may not mean you're making a healthy choice. A new study finds taking herbal supplements may do more harm than good for patients with common heart conditions, like high blood pressure.
Aging Report
Older Americans are healthier and living longer compared to previous generations, according to a new report from the NIH.
Older Americans are healthier and living longer compared to previous generations, according to a new report from the NIH.
EMTs Check Residents in Hot Weather
In the hot summer heat, some local EMTs check regularly on those most at risk from the weather.
In the hot summer heat, some local EMTs check regularly on those most at risk from the weather.
Exercise Can Lower the Risk for Dementia
People who exercise have a lower risk for dementia.
People who exercise have a lower risk for dementia.
Glucosamine May Not Be Able to Treat Back Pain
A new study finds glucosamine-- commonly used to treat lower back pain-- is ineffective.
A new study finds glucosamine-- commonly used to treat lower back pain-- is ineffective.
A Healthy Heart Could Keep Your Brain Young
Keep your heart healthy, and you may slow down the aging of your brain.
Keep your heart healthy, and you may slow down the aging of your brain.
B-Vitamins May Not Protect Stroke Patients
B-vitamins may not protect stroke patients from suffering another stroke or heart attack.
B-vitamins may not protect stroke patients from suffering another stroke or heart attack.
Dr. Nancy Talks About Male Menopause
Matt Lauer (NBC Today Show) sits down and talks to Dr. Nancy Snyderman about male menopause.
Matt Lauer (NBC Today Show) sits down and talks to Dr. Nancy Snyderman about male menopause.
Stroke Device
A new device is giving young stroke victims back the ability to live their normal lives.
A new device is giving young stroke victims back the ability to live their normal lives.
Health Basics with Dr. Nancy Snyderman
Dr. Nancy Snyderman talks with Matt Lauer as part of "Simplify Your Life Today", focusing on small steps to live a healthier and more spiritually satisfying life.
Dr. Nancy Snyderman talks with Matt Lauer as part of "Simplify Your Life Today", focusing on small steps to live a healthier and more spiritually satisfying life.
Fatty Foods Could Lead to Stroke in Older Women
A study finds post-menopausal women eating a high-fat diet are at greater risk of suffering a stroke.
A study finds post-menopausal women eating a high-fat diet are at greater risk of suffering a stroke.
Even Healthy Kids Can Be Struck By Stroke
Even normal, healthy teenagers could find themselves one day suffering a stroke.
Even normal, healthy teenagers could find themselves one day suffering a stroke.
Graying Drug Addicts
A new government study finds the proportion of people treated for drug and alcohol abuse over age 50 nearly doubled between 1992 and 2008.
A new government study finds the proportion of people treated for drug and alcohol abuse over age 50 nearly doubled between 1992 and 2008.
