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Dog walking could be key to ensuring activity in later life A new study has shown that regularly walking a dog boosts levels of physical activity in older people, especially during the winter.
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Syrian army and Hezbollah launch attack near Lebanese border BEIRUT (AP) The Syrian army and members of Lebanon's militant Hezbollah group launched a major ground offensive on Friday aimed at ending the yearslong presence of hundreds of militants in a border area between the two countries.
Yahoo! News | Jul 21, 2017 1:02 PM [GMT] | comment? | recommend

Sarcopenia: Causes, symptoms, and management Sarcopenia is a condition characterized by loss of muscle mass. Learn about the causes and symptoms of this condition, and how it is diagnosed and treated.
Medical News Today | Jul 21, 2017 07:00 AM [GMT] | comment? | recommend

Dementia: Nonmedical approaches are effective One in 3 cases of dementia can be prevented by managing key lifestyle factors, such as engaging in more physical exercise and social activities.
Medical News Today | Jul 20, 2017 4:00 PM [GMT] | comment? | recommend

Polymyalgia rheumatica: Causes, symptoms, and management What is polymyalgia rheumatica, who does it affect, what are the causes, and how is it diagnosed? Learn about the different treatment options available.
Medical News Today | Jul 20, 2017 4:00 PM [GMT] | comment? | recommend

Why are scientists redefining Alzheimer's disease? The traditional view that protein buildup in the brain causes Alzheimer's disease is being challenged, and new evidence brings hope of novel drug targets.
Medical News Today | Jul 20, 2017 3:00 PM [GMT] | comment? | recommend

New findings suggest a genetic influence on aging into the 90s but not beyond Variants of a gene thought to be linked to longevity appear to influence aging into the 90s, but do not appear to affect exceptional longevity, or aging over 100, a new study has found.
Medical News Today | Jul 20, 2017 07:00 AM [GMT] | comment? | recommend

Alzheimer's: Can a challenging job and exercise keep the condition at bay? New studies reveal links between complex tasks in early life, targeted physical and brain training in later life, and levels of cognition.
Medical News Today | Jul 20, 2017 07:00 AM [GMT] | comment? | recommend

Presbycusis: Causes of age-related hearing loss Presbycusis the term given to age-related hearing loss. Learn about the causes, symptoms, treatment, and prevention of this condition here.
Medical News Today | Jul 19, 2017 1:00 PM [GMT] | comment? | recommend

New discovery in MND and dementia could pave the way to novel treatments New discovery in motor neurone disease and dementia could pave the way to novel treatments.
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