| Extremely long-lived proteins may help understand cell aging process Scientists have said that they have discovered a weakness in a component of brain cells that may explain how the aging process of cells occurs in the brain.
Researchers at the Salk Institute for... | |
| Lady Gaga's dad wants her to wear normal clothes While a number of dads will have words about the length of their little daughter's miniskirts, not many like Lady Gaga's old man have had a row about them using good steaks to cover their bits.
The... |
| Quitting cigarettes reduces respiratory problems 'within weeks' Young adults aged 18 to 24 years who stop smoking for at least two weeks report substantially fewer respiratory symptoms, especially coughing, a new study has said.
For the finding, Karen Calabro,... |
| 7 Indian Americans among Intel's future 40 Washington, Feb 3 (IANS) Seven Indian Americans figure among the 40 finalists for the Intel Science Talent Search 2012, recognised as America's "most promising high school seniors with the greatest... |
| HIV infections double in older population in 10 years Experts are encouraging sexually active adults aged 45 and over to indulge in safe sex after recent figures revealed that sexually transmitted infections in 50-90 year olds have doubled in the past... |
| Blood fat levels could predict stroke in older women High levels of triglycerides (blood fats) are the strongest risk factor for the most common type of stroke in older women - more of a risk factor than elevated levels of total cholesterol or of... |
| Both sides file lawsuits in flap over city pension fund investments Five Chicago public pension funds have filed suit in Delaware to fire a controversial money management company created by a friend of President Barack Obama and a nephew of former Mayor Richard M.... |
| Anthony Hilton: There's a real headache in the true cost of paying for long-term care for elderly Andrew Dilnot, soon to be Warden of Nuffield College, Oxford, and one-time head of the Institute of Fiscal Studies, wrote a report last year on how society should handle the cost of the long-term... |
| The Real Pension “Pay To Play” As we reported earlier this week, ';pay to play'; allegations leveled against S.C. Treasurer Curtis Loftis appear to be nothing more... |
| O'Leary to fight top-up of Aer Lingus pension fund Ryanair boss Michael O'Leary said his airline is initiating legal proceedings against its rival to prevent the injection of any fresh funds into a pension scheme deeply in deficit.In an open... |
| Military pensions may be cut A change in law that increased pension pay for top generals and admirals is being re-examined by U.S. lawmakers. The new pension rules were part of the 2007 Defense Authorization Act in an effort to... |
| Retirement a normal step for Hackney By Gregory Childressgchildress@heraldsun.com; 419-6645CHAPEL HILL - State Rep. Joe Hackney, D-Orange, dropped a bombshell Thursday when he announced that he would not seek re-election.And although... |
| Ben Gazzara dies aged 81 Ben Gazzara holds a lifetime achievement award at the San Sebastian film festival in 2005. Gazzara died on Friday 3 February of pancreatic cancer in New York City. Photograph: Pablo... |
| Millions face poor retirement 'unless annuity system reformed' Millions of workers who will be automatically enrolled into a government-sponsored pension scheme this year will be left with a "woeful" retirement income, unless there is urgent reform to... |
| State Lawmakers Get A Look At Brown’s Pension Reform Plan SACRAMENTO (CBS SF) – Gov. Jerry Brown has given state lawmakers his official proposal for pension reform. Depending on how things pan out in Sacramento – and beyond – the sweeping... |
| Dilemma for seniors in Florida primary PEMBROKE PINES, Florida (AFP) Florida's nearly four million retirees wield extraordinary voting power in the upcoming Republican presidential primary, but many face a dilemma with leading... |
| A Lonely Heart Can Make You Sick: Middle Aged Divorced Women Vulnerable to Contracting HIV -; Newly divorced middle aged women are more vulnerable to contract HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases, according to Christopher Coleman, PhD, MPH, RN, associate professor at the University... |
| Air Force aircraft retirement could affect Maxwell Cuts to the U.S. Department of Defense budget prompted an announcement from the U.S. Air Force that it would retire older aircraft - which could include seven of Maxwell Air Force Base's eight... |
| Two women ask to use bathroom, rob elderly man at knifepoint, Corpus Christi police say CORPUS CHRISTI -- Corpus Christi police are looking for two Hispanic women who asked to use the bathroom at a home Thursday night and then robbed the resident at knife point. Officers were called... |
| KTSC accepts Gloria Ray's retirement, further discussion in 2 weeks "I am so proud of KTSC, and all the success and accomplishment that we have achieved as a team. I appreciate the board taking time to hear from me today. It was clear that the board understands... |
| On pension reform, Dodge hopes Harper steps up where others have stumbled When it comes to pension reform, David Dodge has seen this movie before – twice – but he hopes it ends differently this time.Prime Minister Stephen Harper has refused to answer repeated... |
| STI rates double in older adults over last decade In an uncomfortable reversal of roles, new research suggests the children of baby boomers may have to sit down to have "the talk" with their aging parents. Sexually transmitted infection... |
| Judge approves $725M securities suit settlement by AIG with Ohio pension funds NEW YORK—A federal judge on Friday approved a $725 million settlement of a securities class action lawsuit that the state of Ohio brought against American International Group Inc. ... |
| Belichick brushes aside thoughts of retirement INDIANAPOLIS — Bill Belichick says he's focusing on Sunday's Super Bowl and not thinking about retiring after 37 years as a coach in the NFL. In his final news conference before the... |
| Aging NHL legend Gordie Howe doesn’t have dementia, says son Marty ARLEN REDEKO Gordie Howe pretends to give Michael Bublé the elbow while showing off the jerseys the Vancouver Giants will be wearing tonight (7: 30 p.m., Pacific Coliseum) to honour Mr.... |
| Anxiety therapy doesn't work as well in elderly: study NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A form of talk therapy called cognitive behavioral therapy appears to help older adults battle anxiety disorders slightly better than other approaches, but not as well as... |
| Pension Fund Calls on Apple to Adopt Majority Vote for Board Seats NEW YORK - The California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) on Friday called on Apple to have unopposed board candidates elected only if they manage to attract a majority of... |
| Over 500 Air Malta employees apply for early retirement The Finance Ministry has announced that over 500 Air Malta employees have applied for the company’s early retirement and voluntary redundancy... |
| Schools fear Quinn idea to shift pension costs Cash-strapped Illinois could save more than $1.3 billion a year if it passed off its portion of public teacher retirement benefits to schools and colleges, but administrators say it could mean ruin... |
| Los Angeles sues Northern Trust over pension fund losses Follow this company alleging the investment bank's practices resulted in the loss of more than $95 million to the city's pension fund. The civil enforcement lawsuit alleges... |
| PBGC chief to House panel: American must prove it needs to dump pensions Follow this company on Thursday told a House subcommittee hearing that American Airlines must prove it needs to terminate its pension plans and reminded legislators that they gave American... |
| Nolan expected to announce retirement Tuesday in San Jose Owen Nolan is expected to announce his retirement from the NHL after 18 seasons at a press conference in San Jose on Tuesday. The 39-year-old Nolan played in 1,200 career games in the NHL, recording... |
| Los Angeles Sues Over $95M Losses To City’s Pensions The Los Angeles city attorney has sued a major financial institution, alleging its investment practices cost the city’s pension fund $95 million. The lawsuit filed Wednesday alleges that... |
| Growing Bolder Launches Bolder Press With Its First Book: 'Rock... Everything we thought we knew about aging is changing. Part of the Growing Bolder self-improvement series, "Rock Stars of Aging: 50 Ways to Live to 100" reveals the simple lifestyle changes... |
| Unions lambaste pension overhaul plan from Calif. Gov. Brown Gov. Jerry Brown laid out a detailed plan to alter California's state and local public retirement systems on Thursday and immediately drew fire from his core labor... |
| Pension investing and developing countries A money changer shows some one-hundred U.S. dollar bills at an exchange booth in this file photo. Kahn predicts that pension investors will soon have a vested interest in the health of developing... |
| Cuomo's push to control pension costs gains support from business advocates Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo's push to control state pension costs is getting support from area business advocates. Cuomo's plan, known as Tier VI pension reform, would apply to state workers who... |
| Belichick Not Thinking About Retirement INDIANAPOLIS (CBS) – If Patriots head coach Bill Belichick were to retire today, he’d be guaranteed enshrinement in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Yet, with the chance on Sunday to become... |
| Cold case: 1940s starlet's death befuddles cops The damsel was aspiring actress Jean Spangler, 26, whose mysterious 1949 disappearance is still considered an "open case" by LAPD's cold case... |
| Ryanair warns Aer Lingus on pensions Ryanair has warned that it intends to take legal action aimed at preventing Aer Lingus from making additional contributions to its pension scheme. Ryanair is Aer Lingus's largest shareholder,... |
| Azerbaijani World War veterans send protest letter to Sarkozy Azerbaijani World War II veterans have sent a protest letter to the President Nicolas Sarkozy on French parliament`s bill criminalizing the denial of so-called Armenian genocide. The letter says... |
| Link Between Insulin Resistance And Brain Health In Elderly New research from Uppsala University shows that reduced insulin sensitivity is linked to smaller brain size and deteriorated language skills in seniors. The findings are now published in the... |
| An Explanation For Why The Brain May Become More Reluctant To Function As We Grow Older New findings, led by neuroscientists at the University of Bristol and published this week in the journal Neurobiology of Aging, reveal a novel mechanism through which the brain may become more... |
| Average retirement age rises to 63 The average retirement age in the Netherlands has gone up 'spectacularly' since 2006 and is now around 63, home affairs minister Henk Kamp has told MPs. 'If we continue at this pace,... |
| Elderly mother, daughter killed in Seminole condo fire SEMINOLE -- An elderly woman and her daughter have been killed after a fire tore through their Seminole home. According to Pinellas County Sheriff's spokesperson Tom Nestor, a 97-year-old... |
| Obama's new jobs plan for veterans includes program resembling 1930s Civilian Conservation Corps WASHINGTON – In an effort to cut the unemployment rate among veterans, the Obama administration is calling for a new conservation program that would put veterans to work rebuilding trails,... |
| Baltimore mayor testifies at union pension trial Baltimore Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake says her administration's overhaul of the fire and police pension plan in 2010 was done for the good of the city. The Baltimore Sun reports that... |
