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Caffeine Boosts Muscle Power

A new study has shown that caffeine boosts power in older muscles, suggesting that caffeine could help older people maintain their strength, reducing the incidence of falls and injuries.

Diabetes Risk Raised by Common Chemical

A type of chemical found in cosmetics, plastics and other products, called phthalates, could raise the risk of developing diabetes among seniors.

Build Muscle Strength

Getting older doesn’t mean giving up muscle strength.　

Not only can adults fight the battle of strength and muscle loss that comes with age, but the Golden Years can be a time to get stronger, say experts at the University of Michigan Health System.

Ambien Raises Risk of Falls

Popular sleeping pill increases risk of falls, cognitive impairment

Adults who take one of the world’s most commonly prescribed sleep medications are significantly more at risk for nighttime falls and potential injury, according to a new study by the University of Colorado at Boulder.