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A new study offers older adults a simple way to combat memory loss: memorization. Researchers found that seniors who engaged in an intensive period of rote learning followed by an equally long rest period exhibited improved memory and verbal recall. The study was presented at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA)."We didn't see an immediate improvement following the intensive memorization period," said Jonathan McNulty, B.Sc., H.Dip. [click link for full article]

This page contains links to reports, working papers and speeches on the state of the 50+ population of Brazil, as well as links to relevant governmental and non-governmental organization websites.

This page contains links to reports, working papers and speeches on the state of the 50+ population of the Russian Federation, as well as links to relevant governmental and non-governmental organization websites.

Cancer scientists at the Kimmel Cancer Center at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia have shown that a gene that is involved in regulating aging also blocks prostate cancer cell growth. The researchers, led by Kimmel Cancer Center director Richard Pestell, M.D., Ph.D., hope the newly found connection will aid in better understanding the development of prostate cancer and lead to new drugs against the disease. [click link for full article]

In a letter sent to congressional leaders on Nov. 17, the Government Accountability Office made several recommendations for the 110th Congress, including that lawmakers should overhaul entitlement programs, CQ HealthBeat reports. [click link for full article]

Certain women may miss out on routine tests that screen for early signs of breast cancer.Elderly women, women with publicly funded health insurance and women who don't go to an obstetrician and gynecologist for routine exams are all less likely than others to get a clinical breast exam and a recommendation for a mammogram. [click link for full article]

The Alliance for Aging Research has partnered with the National Family Caregivers Association to develop a new resource to educate family caregivers on how to care for themselves while caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's. The resource kit is funded by a grant from MetLife Foundation and includes a leader's guide and DVD to assist community groups in hosting workshops for family caregivers. [click link for full article]

By the year 2030, the number of individuals over age 65 is expected to reach 70 million. By 2050, those age 85 and over will climb to over 19 million. Despite this anticipated - and unprecedented -- growth, few physicians have the skills necessary to properly address the numerous medical challenges posed by many older patients. [click link for full article]

Title: Shingles Drug Reduces Spinal Cord Injury Pain
Category: Health News
Created: 11/30/2006 2:05:00 AM
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Category: Health News
Created: 11/30/2006 2:05:00 AM
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