Can Older Women Stop Getting Mammograms?

FRIDAY, Sept. 6, 2019 -- Although regular screening mammograms can catch breast cancer early, new research suggests women over 75 who have chronic illnesses can probably skip this test.

The study findings indicate that women with chronic conditions, such as heart disease or diabetes, would likely die from those conditions before developing breast cancer.

For Seniors, 'Silent Strokes' Are Common Post-Surgery Threat: Study

MONDAY, Aug. 26, 2019 -- Silent strokes are common in seniors who have had surgery, and may double their risk of mental decline within a year, a Canadian study reports.

While an obvious (or "overt") stroke often causes symptoms such as weakness in an arm or speech problems, a silent (or "covert") stroke is apparent only on brain scans.

Staying Optimistic Might Lengthen Your Life, Study Shows

MONDAY, Aug. 26, 2019 -- An upbeat view of life may increase your odds for living to a ripe old age, new research suggests.

The finding stems from a look at optimism and longevity among nearly 70,000 women and 1,400 men. It builds on earlier research linking higher levels of optimism to lower risks of chronic illness and premature death.

Tight Blood Pressure Control Could Help Save Aging Brains

TUESDAY, Aug. 13, 2019 -- Staying sharp and warding off dementia might rely, in part, on doing your best to keep high blood pressure at bay.

So finds a new study that suggests strict control of hypertension may help prevent dementia.

Middle Age Now a High-Risk Time for Bad Falls

TUESDAY, July 30, 2019 -- Serious falls aren't the sole domain of seniors: New research shows they are a significant risk among middle-aged adults.

Why?

It's Not Just College Kids: Many Seniors Are Binge Drinking, Too

WEDNESDAY, July 31, 2019 -- Binge drinking is often associated with young adults, but according to a new study, more than 10% of people over 65 do it, too.

Among seniors, binges are most common in men and those who use cannabis, researchers found. Experts said the trend is troubling, because older people should actually be cutting back on alcohol.