Today's Health Links July 12, 2013

Researchers’ findings on chromosome shortening suggest a potential target to arrest cancer cell growth.

Accepting what cannot be changed is key to happiness in old age after loss of independence. When older adults lose control as they move into residential care, they adapt and accept what cannot be changed in order to stay happy. According to a new study, when it comes to satisfaction in later life the ability to accept what cannot be changed is as important as the feeling of being able to exert control.

The combination of smoking and heavy drinking speeds up cognitive decline, according to new research.