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Strength training does more than bulk up muscles

By Jeannine Stein, Los Angeles Times — Sun, 13 Feb 2011 00:00:00 CST

It may reduce depression, give older people better cognitive function, boost good cholesterol and more.

Some seniors are in for sticker shock on drug premiums

Mary Agnes Carey — Fri, 11 Feb 2011 00:00:00 CST

Seniors use computer program to try to stay sharp

By Karen Schwartz, Special to the Tribune — Wed, 2 Feb 2011 00:00:00 CST

BrainFitness has games, puzzles, tests designed for different ability levels

BrainFitness has games, puzzles, tests designed for different ability levels.

Amitriptyline prescribed for the elderly

By Joe Graedon and Theresa Graedon, Special to the Los Angeles Times — Fri, 5 Nov 2010 18:42:00 CDT

Also: Banana skin to treat warts.

Also: Banana skin to treat warts.

Help for Alzheimer's caregivers

Lisa Zamosky — Fri, 15 Oct 2010 00:00:00 CDT

Government and private organizations can aid those taking care of a loved one or seeking a facility.

Government and private organizations can aid those taking care of a loved one or seeking a facility.

Confirming the benefits of the Mediterranean diet

Dr. Tim Harlan aka Dr. Gourmet — Wed, 29 Sep 2010 00:00:00 CDT

Dr. Tim Harlan, aka Dr. Gourmet, explains how researchers sought to confirm a study that linked diet to lower Alzheimer's risk.

Dr. Tim Harlan, aka Dr. Gourmet, explains how researchers sought to confirm a study that linked diet to lower Alzheimer's risk.

Spinal taps may predict brain disorders

Amber Dance — Wed, 29 Sep 2010 00:00:00 CDT

A spinal tap could someday tell you, if you were inclined to know, whether you're likely to suffer from neurological diseases such as Alzheimer's or Parkinson's, and how bad the condition will be in your case.

A spinal tap could someday tell you whether you're likely to suffer from Alzheimer's or Parkinson's, and how bad the condition will be in your case.

Seniors like bad news about young people

Marissa Cevallos — Tue, 28 Sep 2010 00:00:00 CDT

Study: Older people get a self-esteem boost after reading stories of young people in a negative light.

Study: Older people get a self-esteem boost after reading stories of young people in a negative light.

A new hip could mean pounds lost

Jeannine Stein — Mon, 27 Sep 2010 00:00:00 CDT

A new study shows weight loss may be one side effect of getting new hips and knees.

A new study shows weight loss may be one side effect of getting new hips and knees.

How to prevent (or at least delay) cataracts

Alison Johnson — Fri, 24 Sep 2010 00:00:00 CST

Although age is a major risk factor, you may be able to slow the process.

Although age is a major risk factor, you may be able to slow the process.