Jun 17 2011
How Hair Turns Gray
We've all heard it before: Too much stress will give you gray hair. But is that true?
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May 17 2011
As Boomers Retire, Millennials Make Their Mark
While it is impossible to predict the future, experts say that population changes tend to follow patterns.
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Mar 14 2011
Japan Struggles to Manage Nuclear Leaks
The operator of an earthquake-hit Japanese nuclear plant said Sunday that the cooling system of another reactor was not working and risked a possible explosion.
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Mar 10 2011
Humans Age at Same Rate as Chimps, Gorillas
So much for the wonders of technology and medicine, for all our advances, human mortality rates are on par with chimps.
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Jan 04 2011
Walking Speed Could Predict Lifespan in Seniors
Walking speed may be a better indicator of longevity than other measurements, such as blood pressure or weight.
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Dec 10 2010
U.S. Life Expectancy Declines
Heart disease remained the leading cause of death in the United States, followed by cancer.
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Dec 08 2010
Do Free Radicals Really Cause Aging?
These much maligned molecules may not be entirely harmful after all. In fact, a new study suggests they could help us live longer.
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Dec 02 2010
BPA May Inhibit Pregnancy
Exposure to the chemical BPA very early in life might make it hard to get pregnant later on.
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Nov 17 2010
Stem Cells Create Mighty Mice
Stem cell injections boosted the leg muscles of mice and warded off the typical loss of muscle mass.
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Nov 15 2010
Early Wrinkles No Sign of an Early Grave
Looking older doesn't necessarily mean you'll die young, but youthfulness is no guarantee of longevity.
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