Articles for Tag: "senior health"

Heroin users trending older, white, suburban 
Heroin users trending older, white, suburban
Research shows many turn to heroin as a less expensive, more accessible alternative to prescription painkillers.
Can you prevent heart disease? 
Can you prevent heart disease?
The CDC is raising awareness on how preventable heart disease-related deaths are.
Hidden link between antidepressants and diabetes? 
Hidden link between antidepressants and diabetes?
A new study shows a higher incidence of diabetes in those using antidepressants. Find out why.
Money woes and depression go hand in hand 
Money woes and depression go hand in hand
Experts say the recent economic downturn could be to blame for an increase in suicide rates.
Do hard-hitting ads help smokers kick the habit? 
Do hard-hitting ads help smokers kick the habit?
An advertising campaign depicting the graphic realities of smoking is saving lives, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Pope’s resignation not a surprise to gerontologists 
Pope’s resignation not a surprise to gerontologists
Pope’s resignation shocks everyone except senior care docs.