Autoimmune disease may play role in some long COVID cases
By
Lori Baker
Sep 27, 2022
A new study published in the European Respiratory Journal points to the role of autoimmune disease in the troubling condition known as long COVID.
Which seniors use public transit? Younger people of color: study
By
Lori Baker
Sep 27, 2022
Older public transit users are more likely to be be younger, identify as Black or Hispanic, and be experiencing financial constraints.
Risk of blood clots remains almost a year after COVID-19
By
Lori Baker
Sep 22, 2022
A large, new study published by the American Heart Association reveals the threat of blood clots leading to life-threatening strokes, heart attacks and pulmonary embolism can linger for nearly a year after...
Feeding tubes pose risk for those with advanced dementia
By
Lori Baker
Sep 22, 2022
A new study published in the September issue of JAMDA reveals nasogastric tube feeding (NGF) is associated with a higher pneumonia risk for patients with both dysphagia and behavioral feeding problems.
A recent study published in the JAMA Network reveals healthcare professionals who practiced transcendental meditation (TM) for three months experienced significant reductions in chronic stress, insomnia,...
Clinical briefs for Thursday, Sept. 22
By
Lori Baker
Sep 22, 2022
Many heart-related emergencies are due to uncontrolled blood pressure … Removing air pollution helps clear the mental fog of aging and may help with dementia … Telehealth makes hearing health...
Many U.S. seniors with mental decline still handle finances
By
Lori Baker
Sep 21, 2022
More than 7 million seniors in the United States struggle with mental declines, from dementia and other memory impairments to a diminished capacity to think clearly and make decisions. And yet many of...
Multivitamin may be key to improving cognition in older adults
By
Lori Baker
Sep 21, 2022
The whole notion that taking a simple daily multivitamin could improve overall cognition and memory for adults 65 and older is bound to raise hopes — and eyebrows. And yet those are the findings of a...
7 healthy habits may reduce dementia risk for diabetics
By
Lori Baker
Sep 21, 2022
Affecting 1 in 10 adults, type 2 diabetes is a troubling condition that also increases a person’s risk of developing dementia. But a study published in the Sept. 14 online issue Neurology reveals that...
Clinical briefs for Wednesday, Sept. 21
By
Lori Baker
Sep 21, 2022
Vitamin D and Omega-3 supplementation ineffective in reducing frailty in community-dwelling older adults . . . Medicare Advantage quality ratings don’t correlate with end-of-life care quality . . . Accredited...