Posts Tagged ‘seniors’
High blood sugar may raise Alzheimer’s risk
U. ARIZONA (US) — Elevated blood sugar levels may be associated with a higher risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease, even in people without diabetes. Continue…
Tuesday, May 7, 2013 10:33 - 0 Comments
Health & Medicine - May 2, 2013 14:08 - 3 Comments
In nursing homes, exercise doesn’t lift depression
U. WARWICK (UK) — Physical activity is not an effective way to reduce depression among elderly people who live in nursing homes, report researchers. (more…)
Health & Medicine - May 1, 2013 11:18 - 0 Comments
Late-life depression may boost dementia risk
U. PITTSBURGH (US) — Late-life depression is associated with an increased risk for all-cause dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, and, most predominantly, vascular dementia, a new study shows. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Apr 16, 2013 14:48 - 1 Comment
Seniors lose memory as the mind gets flighty
U. WARWICK (UK) — Memory decline may come from the tendency to flit among “patches” of memories, like birds that stop foraging too soon in a berry-laden bush. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Apr 1, 2013 12:39 - 0 Comments
Healthy habits keep adults from shrinking
USC (US) — Even if you didn’t eat your veggies or drink your milk as a child, you do have some control over your height as you age, research shows. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Mar 29, 2013 10:13 - 0 Comments
Breast cancer biology differs in older women
U. NOTTINGHAM (UK) — Breast cancer in women over 70 has a less aggressive and distinct biology—findings that could lead to improvements in treatment and outcomes. (more…)
Society & Culture - Mar 29, 2013 9:57 - 0 Comments
Tool keeps track of at-risk older drivers
U. FLORIDA (US) — A free, online tool will help caregivers and family members identify drivers age 65 and older who may be at risk of driving problems. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Mar 20, 2013 8:11 - 3 Comments
Amino acid linked to asthma, obesity combo
U. PITTSBURGH (US) — An imbalance in the metabolism of arginine could cause respiratory trouble and asthma issues in obese people, especially those who develop asthma later in life. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Mar 14, 2013 6:43 - 3 Comments
Lifelong exercise may keep aging mind sharp
KING’S COLLEGE LONDON (UK) — Research shows a link between lifelong exercise and improved brain function in later life. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Feb 28, 2013 15:15 - 0 Comments
For seniors, no immunity to obesity risks
COLUMBIA U. (US) — As obese Americans grow older, their heightened risk of death goes up not down, say researchers whose findings contradict the “obesity paradox” concept. (more…)
Society & Culture - Feb 22, 2013 12:05 - 1 Comment
Learning Facebook may keep seniors sharp
U. ARIZONA (US) — For adults over 65, learning to use Facebook could offer a boost in cognitive function, according to preliminary new research. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Feb 7, 2013 7:59 - 0 Comments
Gene tied to cholesterol that harms heart
MCGILL U. (CAN) — Researchers have uncovered a link between a gene and a type of cholesterol that increases the risk of developing the most common form of heart valve disease by more than half. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Feb 6, 2013 13:26 - 1 Comment
For seniors, hospice is ‘add-on’ to aggressive care
BROWN (US) — Hospice care is on the rise, and so are aggressive end-of-life treatments that may add to the suffering of both patients and families. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Jan 29, 2013 11:42 - 0 Comments
Deep sleep may improve memory as we age
UC BERKELEY (US) — Neuroscientists have discovered a link between sleep quality and memory loss in older adults. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Jan 15, 2013 11:55 - 7 Comments
At advanced age, healthy diet may not matter
PENN STATE (US) — For people over 75, eating a sugary, fatty diet doesn’t make a difference—and overly restrictive diets may not improve their health, say researchers. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Dec 28, 2012 11:18 - 0 Comments
Sleeping pills may increase pneumonia risk
U. NOTTINGHAM (UK) — People of all ages taking a commonly prescribed sleeping pill may be more likely to develop—and die from—pneumonia. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Dec 13, 2012 16:43 - 0 Comments
Longer therapy window with ‘mini-strokes’
U. ROCHESTER (US) — “Mini-strokes” that are common in older adults often go undetected but can cause prolonged periods of brain damage contributing to dementia. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Dec 6, 2012 10:02 - 1 Comment
Treadmill test predicts heart risk in older women
UC DAVIS (US) — The exercise treadmill test can accurately predict coronary artery disease in women older than 65, new research shows. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Dec 4, 2012 12:36 - 1 Comment
Mitral valve repair safe for older patients
U. PITTSBURGH (US) — Heart surgery to repair the mitral valve is safe and leads to a better quality of life for older patients previously considered too high risk for the operation, new research shows. (more…)
