See the light: Most seniors can improve their vision with simple fixes
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Alicia Lasek
Jan 14, 2020
Most seniors overestimate how well they can see. But some small tweaks can make a big difference, say Swedish researchers.
Last chance! Nomination deadline is today for McKnight’s Women of Distinction
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Alicia Lasek
Jan 14, 2020
There’s still time to honor a deserving colleague. Nominations will be accepted until midnight eastern time.
Clinical Briefs for Wednesday, January 15
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Alicia Lasek
Jan 14, 2020
‘Ageotypes’ study ties healthy behaviors to decrease in aging markers … Access to Medicare increases cancer detection, reduces cancer mortality rate … Psychiatric conditions linked to cognitive...
Meds used to manage Parkinson’s impulsivity may be ineffective, study finds
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Alicia Lasek
Jan 13, 2020
Certain medications used to treat impulsivity linked to Parkinson’s drugs Mirapex and Requip may be ineffective, a preliminary study has found.
Art appreciation may add years to your life
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Alicia Lasek
Jan 13, 2020
Does art appreciation help you live longer? 14-year study finds that it does.
Frequent tea consumption tied to lower heart disease, stroke and mortality risk
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Alicia Lasek
Jan 13, 2020
People who consume tea three or more times per week have a significantly lower risk of cardiovascular disease and death, say researchers.
Clinical Briefs for Tuesday, January 14
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Alicia Lasek
Jan 13, 2020
Biogen to acquire early-stage Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s treatment from Pfizer … Flu activity is high, but related deaths and hospitalizations remain low: CDC … Most people with osteoporosis...
‘Wisdom-enhancing interventions’ a loneliness antidote?
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Alicia Lasek
Jan 10, 2020
Positive life lessons appear to help seniors better deal with loneliness, according to a study of independent living residents.
New antipsychotic improves symptoms minus side effects in trial
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Alicia Lasek
Jan 10, 2020
Antipsychotic drug lumateperone improves schizophrenia symptoms without side effects such as weight gain and metabolic disturbance.
Dementia-related speech difficulties found to reflect patients’ native language
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Alicia Lasek
Jan 10, 2020
Italian- and English-speaking patients with the same form of dementia had different speech symptoms that affected diagnostic measurements.