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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2009
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NEWS ABOUT: older men

older men stories: 3 news summaries

 HIV Soars in People Over 50 


Mar 4, 09 4:06 PM CST
(Newser) - The number of people over the age of 50 with HIV is growing swiftly worldwide, AFP reports. In America, the percentage of those infected with the virus in that age group rose from 20% to 25% between 2003 and 2006, says a WHO report. In Brazil, the over-50 infection rate... More »

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AIDS • HIV • safe sex • World Health Organization • older men • medical study • older women • infection rate

(Newser) - The recession is hitting elderly workers much harder than in the past, thanks to an increase in the number of older workers—especially those over 75—and a severe shortage of jobs, the Wall Street Journal reports. In past recessions, these workers just retired; now, they're scrambling to find... More »

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elderly • recession • unemployment • older men • older women • financial crisis • recession depression • job training

Seniors Running for Their Lives

Exercise extends life of older men

Jan 23, 08 12:28 PM CST
(Newser) - Older men who jog or walk briskly for 30 minutes several times a week die at half the rate in the same period as contemporaries who are not fit, according to a new study. The study monitored 15,000 veterans, aged 50 to 70, for more than seven years. Researchers... More »

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veterans • exercise • fitness level • brisk walks • Exercise Testing and Research Lab • Veterans Affairs Medical Center • older men

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