Small social networks promote well-being in older adults, say researchers
By
Alicia Lasek
Nov 09, 2019
The stereotype of older adults as sad and lonely may be well off the mark – at least when they’re compared to their younger counterparts, a new study finds.
Increased activity levels reduce cardiac risk – even in chronic disease
By
Alicia Lasek
Nov 09, 2019
Slowing down in older age may seem natural, but increasing activity is what appears to preserve heart health, say Korean researchers.
Coffee drinkers have reduced risk of common liver cancer: study
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Alicia Lasek
Nov 09, 2019
Middle-aged coffee drinkers have half the odds of developing a common liver cancer than their peers who don’t partake, say researchers.
Clinical Briefs for Monday, November 11
By
Alicia Lasek
Nov 09, 2019
Opioids offer only minor pain relief and function benefits for osteoarthritis … Biologic drugs safe for elderly patients with rheumatoid arthritis … Tailor-made for older adults, geriatric assessment...
Moderate physical activity can dramatically reduce fracture risks
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Alicia Lasek
Nov 07, 2019
Moderate physical activity – including walking and household chores – reduces the risk of hip and total fracture in postmenopausal women.
Insomnia symptoms linked to multiple cardiovascular diseases
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Alicia Lasek
Nov 07, 2019
Addressing tenacious cases of insomnia may help residents prevent stroke, heart attack and other cerebral and cardiovascular diseases.
Aging-related medical innovations are recognized
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Alicia Lasek
Nov 07, 2019
The Cleveland Clinic’s Top 10 Medical Innovations for 2020 include a range of discoveries and inventions that target age-related disease.
Clinical Briefs for Friday, November 8
By
Alicia Lasek
Nov 07, 2019
Loss of food enjoyment can isolate cancer patients … No hospital disinfectants can kill off C. difficile bacterium … Study helps explain why exercise guards against heart disease … ‘First-of-its-kind’...
Exercise discovery: 10 minutes a day helps keep dementia away
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Alicia Lasek
Nov 06, 2019
A new study shows that 10-to-20 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous exercise each day may be the minimum required to boost key brain functions.
Address signs of depression at end of life, say researchers
By
Alicia Lasek
Nov 06, 2019
Many individuals experience depression in their last months alive. Researchers are calling for attention to the problem – and non-pharmacologic care.