Reduced activity in early Parkinson’s not solely age-related: study
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Alicia Lasek
Sep 12, 2019
Physical activity is reduced in early stages of Parkinson’s disease, and it appears that the decline is not solely due to aging, researchers say.
Clinical Briefs for Friday, September 13
By
Alicia Lasek
Sep 12, 2019
Brain reorganizes itself during specific stroke rehabilitation … What multilingual nuns can tell us about dementia … Rates of type 2 diabetes falling in high-income countries … Advanced MRI scan...
Brief bursts of intense exercise normalizes blood pressure in older adults
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Alicia Lasek
Sep 11, 2019
Brief bursts of high-intensity exercise on a stationary bike has been found to bring blood pressure back to normal in older adults after 10 weeks.
Mediterranean diet linked to lower cognitive decline in U.S. seniors
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Alicia Lasek
Sep 11, 2019
Seniors who eat more of the foods found in a Mediterranean diet are less likely show symptoms of cognitive decline, a U.S. study has found.
Millions of diabetes patients overlook Medicare’s nutrition benefits
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Alicia Lasek
Sep 11, 2019
Millions of people with diabetes or kidney disease are eligible for nutrition counseling, but few make use of it, according to a new report by KHN.
Clinical Briefs for Thursday, September 12
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Alicia Lasek
Sep 11, 2019
Eyes could be windows to Alzheimer’s disease risk … FDA OKs glucagon rescue pen for severe hypos in diabetes … Boosting vitamin K may help stabilize warfarin patients … Evidence lacking for...
New drug may guard against Alzheimer’s-related memory loss
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Alicia Lasek
Sep 10, 2019
A new trial drug may help to protect memory – even when a person’s brain has developed signs of Alzheimer’s disease, according to ongoing research.
Mental singing promotes a natural gait in Parkinson’s
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Alicia Lasek
Sep 10, 2019
A tune sung aloud – or silently to oneself – can help people with Parkinson’s set a stable rhythm to their gait while increasing walking speed.
Doctor shortage on the rise as America’s population ages
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Alicia Lasek
Sep 10, 2019
Demand for physicians is rising along with the number of older Americans. But the doctors themselves are aging – and retiring, according to a new report.
Clinical Briefs for Wednesday, September 11
By
Alicia Lasek
Sep 10, 2019
Commonly used antibiotics may lead to heart problems … $53.4M in govt. funding supports collaborative Alzheimer’s research effort … Blood test for prostate cancer has potential to help men avoid...