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Retirement Brings Most a Big Health Boost
It's like turning back the clock 8 years, research shows

Without Job Stress, Retirees Sleep Better
Those who left demanding jobs report the most improvement, study finds

Deadly Intestinal Infection Spreading Outside Hospitals
Study finds growing number of C. difficile cases among elderly

Sugar Shortens Life Span in Worms
But it's unclear whether the same holds true for humans, researchers say

Flu Deaths Higher Among Seniors With Dementia
Study suggests mortality rate may be linked to health-care inadequacies

After Age 55, Workplace Stress Seems to Decline
Changing priorities may play a role, but expert urges employers to take heed

Fitness Fades Fast After 45
But healthy habits can stave off the inevitable declines, research finds

Health Tip: Dietary Needs of Aging Women
Find out what your body needs

With Microdermabrasion, Rough Seems to Work Better
Acne scars and wrinkles benefit from more aggressive treatment, study finds

Swine Flu Still Strikes Younger People Hardest
90 percent of deaths since Sept. 1 were among those under 65, CDC says