A drug that treats bone loss can improve balance, physical function, and reduce the fear of falling in seniors at at risk of fracture, researchers say.
Don’t worry, be happy – and reduce heart disease risk
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Alicia Lasek
Sep 30, 2019
An optimistic mindset lowers the odds of cardiovascular events and all-cause mortality, according to a new review.
Flu a menace for residents with heart disease, chronic conditions
By
Alicia Lasek
Sep 30, 2019
Fully 47% of older adults are at high risk for flu complications. People with heart disease and other chronic conditions face the highest risk.
Clinical Briefs for Monday, September 30
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Alicia Lasek
Sep 27, 2019
Diagnostic tool may help treat Parkinson’s disease … Heart patients have best outcomes with once-to-twice weekly exercise … Study examines alcohol consumption, risk of dementia in seniors …...
Frailty linked to higher readmission rates for Medicare beneficiaries
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Alicia Lasek
Sep 26, 2019
Frailty is a key factor in 30-day hospital readmissions for older Medicare recipients with heart problems and pneumonia.
Many high-risk seniors don’t plan to get a flu vaccine this season: poll
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Alicia Lasek
Sep 26, 2019
Over half of U.S. adults don’t plan to get the flu vaccine this season. And one quarter of those adults are at high risk of serious flu complications.
Residents prone to illness caused by poor oral hygiene
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Alicia Lasek
Sep 26, 2019
Nursing facility residents are at increased risk of health problems due to poor oral hygiene, according to a review by dental and medical experts.
Clinical Briefs for Friday, September 27
By
Alicia Lasek
Sep 26, 2019
More stroke survivors should take statins: study … Artificial intelligence helps scientists predict depression outcomes … Inflammation the likely culprit in gene linked to Parkinson’s, Crohn’s...
These breast cancer survivors face reduced heart disease threat
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Alicia Lasek
Sep 25, 2019
A history of regular exercise may provide older breast cancer survivors with greatly needed cardiovascular protection, researchers report.
New strategy for reducing stroke risk: speak up
By
Alicia Lasek
Sep 25, 2019
Keeping quiet may be bad for cardiovascular health. A new study has linked inhibited self-expression with plaque buildup in the carotid arteries.