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Millions of older Americans use risky drug combos CHICAGO - At least 2 million older Americans are taking a combination of drugs or supplements that can be a risky mix -- from blood thinners and cholesterol pills to aspirin and ginkgo capsules -- a new study warns.   Nations:U.S.   Source:(AP)   2008-12-24 Older Men Happier Than Older Women Less able to achieve their life goals, women end up unhappier than men later in life, even though they start out happier, a new survey of Americans suggests.   2008-08-01 Live Longer: The One Anti-Aging Trick That Works While the quest for the proverbial Fountain of Youth is endless and typically fruitless, one method known to extend the human lifespan by up to five years has quietly become accepted among leading researchers.   Nations:Turkey U.S.   2008-07-09 Brain injuries cause half of seniors' fall deaths ATLANTA - The elderly fear breaking a hip when they fall, but a government study indicates that hitting their head can also have deadly consequences: Brain injuries account for half of all deaths from falls.   Nations:U.S.   Source:(AP)   2008-06-24 Common drugs hasten decline in elderly: study Elderly people who took commonly prescribed drugs for incontinence, allergy or high blood pressure walked more slowly and were less able to take care of themselves than others not taking the drugs, U.S. researchers said on Saturday.   2008-05-03 Headlines Millions of older Americans use risky drug combos 2008-12-24 Older Men Happier Than Older Women 2008-08-01 Live Longer: The One Anti-Aging Trick That Works 2008-07-09 Brain injuries cause half of seniors' fall deaths 2008-06-24 Common drugs hasten decline in elderly: study 2008-05-03 Fear of falls may drain seniors' physical function 2008-05-02 Is it her genes? Oldest known person turns 115 on Sunday 2008-04-20 Relaxation skills help some skip hypertension meds 2008-04-02 Memory loss declining among U.S. seniors 2008-02-20 Trip and fall lately? Tell your doctor 2008-02-11 Reaching 100 is easier than suspected 2008-02-11 Gentler fix for artery bulge proves best 2008-01-30 Tooth loss in elderly linked to mental impairment 2007-09-19 Group: Weight training can help elderly 2007-07-17 Between-meal snacks OK for elderly 2007-05-25 Fish oil may preserve thinking ability in elderly 2007-04-24 Exercise helps prevent falls in elderly 2007-03-20 Moderate drinking may benefit elderly men 2007-03-06 Man aged 107 forsakes sex for longevity: paper 2007-02-26 Aging nation faces growing hearing loss 2007-02-17 Sudoku anyone? Limber brain keeps seniors sharp 2006-12-19 Study: Anti-aging supplements don't work 2006-10-18 Where you live linked to life expectancy 2006-09-11 Study: Even a few extra pounds risky 2006-08-22 5 centenarians offer secret to long life 2006-08-18 Survey: golfers' health lands in the bunker 2006-07-26 News for those over 70 - drink up! 2006-07-24 Study: Even light activity helps elderly 2006-07-11 Elderly to see hike in Medicare premiums 2006-07-11 Some 'senior moments' could be Alzheimer's 2006-06-27 Drug, blood provide clues to healthy aging 2006-06-21 Experts Say Elderly Need Better Flu Shot 2006-04-17 Brain training takes aging Japan by storm 2006-04-09 Green tea may protect the aging brain 2006-02-25 Study Finds Exercise Helps Delay Dementia 2006-01-17 Successful aging may be partly in the genes 2005-12-23 Intelligence no guarantee of happiness in old age 2005-07-14 Study: American Cancer Cases to Double by 2050 2002-05-15 Estrogen Therapy Helps Elderly 2001-08-16 Most-viewed Is it her genes? Oldest known person turns 115 on Sunday 2008-04-20 Relaxation skills help some skip hypertension meds 2008-04-02 Between-meal snacks OK for elderly 2007-05-25 Exercise helps prevent falls in elderly 2007-03-20 Study: Even light activity helps elderly 2006-07-11

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