USA Today (3/17, Hellmich) reports that youngsters "born today can expect to live longer than ever in US history, according to preliminary government data (pdf) released Wednesday." In fact, "life expectancy at birth increased to 78.2 years in 2009, up from 78 years in 2008." USA Today adds, "'What this means is that somebody born in … Continue reading US Achieves New Record High For Life Expectancy
Month: April 2011
Optometrist Discusses Eye Care Myths
The Las Vegas Review-Journal (4/6, McGee) runs a piece listing a number of myths associated with risks to vision and eye care, noting that the American Optometric Association says that some 80% of learning up to the teenager years come through vision. The article bases its refutation of a number of myths on an interview with … Continue reading Optometrist Discusses Eye Care Myths
New Technique Uses Cold To Temporarily Remove Forehead Wrinkles
HealthDay (4/1, Goodwin) reported that, according to a study presented at a laser medicine conference, cryoneuromodulation, "a new technology that temporarily zaps away forehead wrinkles by freezing the nerves, shows promise in early clinical trials." HealthDay added, "The technique, if eventually approved by the US Food and Drug Administration, could provide an alternative to Botox … Continue reading New Technique Uses Cold To Temporarily Remove Forehead Wrinkles
Article Details Options Available For Treating Presbyopia
In "Patient Money," the New York Times (4/2, B5, Andrews) discusses presbyopia, a condition that occurs when the "lens of the eye becomes harder and less elastic," resulting in "a gradual worsening of the ability to focus on objects up close" for those over 40. Having presbyopia is "'like having a camera with no multifocal option,' … Continue reading Article Details Options Available For Treating Presbyopia
Fitness May Be A Better Predictor Than Weight Of Whether Individuals With Certain Heart Problems Will Die In Near Future
Manifestions of Obesity Diagram Reuters (4/1, Marcus) reports that research published in the American Heart Journal suggests that fitness may be a better predictor than weight of whether individuals with certain heart problems are more likely to die in the near future. Researchers found that individuals who were both somewhat thin and fit had the … Continue reading Fitness May Be A Better Predictor Than Weight Of Whether Individuals With Certain Heart Problems Will Die In Near Future