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Loners risk dementia in middle age, says study (Manila Standard Today)
PARIS—People who live alone in middle age face nearly double the risk of developing cognitive problems in later life compared with married or cohabiting counterparts, according to a study published Friday.

Good News for Aging Baby Boomers (PRWeb via Yahoo! News)
Clinical Study Validates Release of Growth Hormone from HGH Supplements

Health and Fitness: An Inspiring Woman is Remembered in the 10th Annual Ruth Rothfarb Summer Festival at Hebrew ... (RunnersWeb.com)
(Boston)--Ruth (Segal) Rothfarb was a testament to what true determination and commitment can achieve at any age. As she turned 84 years old, she was running 10 miles a day and completing marathons in 5 Â½ hours. At the height of her running career she held 22 world records in her age group.

8th INT'L BIO FORUM & BIO EXPO JAPAN: Staying Young Forever!? (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
TOKYO----How great would it be if you could stay young forever?

Have a purpose in life? You might live longer (Daily Record)
If you have a purpose in life — lofty or not — you'll live longer, a new study shows.

Statins Don't Lower Risk Of Pneumonia In Elderly, Study Shows (Science Daily)
Popular cholesterol-lowering statin drugs like Lipitor (atorvastatin) don't lower the risk of pneumonia, according to a new study. Prior research based on automated claims data had raised some hope -- and hype -- for statins to prevent and treat infections including pneumonia. But using medical records for more detailed information, the researchers found pneumonia risk was higher (26 percent) in ...

Having A Higher Purpose In Life Reduces Risk Of Death Among Older Adults (Science Daily)
Possessing a greater purpose in life is associated with lower mortality rates among older adults according to a new study.

Have a Purpose in Life? You Might Live Longer (MedicineNet.com)
Title: Have a Purpose in Life? You Might Live Longer Category: Health News Created: 6/17/2009 7:00:00 AM Last Editorial Review: 6/17/2009

Have a Purpose in Life? You Might Live Longer (BusinessWeek)
TUESDAY, June 16 (HealthDay News) -- If you have a purpose in life -- lofty or not -- you'll live longer, a new study shows. It doesn't seem to matter much what the purpose is, or whether the purpose involves a goal that's ambitious or modest.

Statins Don't Lower Risk Of Pneumonia In Elderly (Medical News Today)
Taking popular cholesterol-lowering statin drugs, such as Lipitor® (atorvastatin), does not lower the risk of pneumonia. That's the new finding from a study of more than 3,000 Group Health patients published online on June 16 in advance of the British Medical Journal's June 20 print issue.