Today's Health Links October 2, 2013

Coping with a lot of stress in middle age may boost the risk of developing dementia in late life — at least among women — suggests research.

When faced with uncertain situations, people are less able to make decisions as they age, according to a new study. The study also found that older people are more risk-averse than their midlife counterparts when choosing between possible gains, but more risk-seeking when choosing between losses.