What’s known about foods that can stave off Alzheimer’s
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Alicia Lasek
Aug 01, 2019
A pioneering Alzheimer’s researcher has recommended that people eat more foods containing antioxidants and anti-inflammatory chemicals.
Clinical Briefs for Friday, August 2
By
Alicia Lasek
Aug 01, 2019
Cognitive behavioral therapy a possible insomnia cure … Cost effectiveness of rheumatoid arthritis drugs compared … Seniors with anemia have higher odds of dementia … Could a ‘Manogram’ replace...
Goal-oriented rehab better for repairing older patients, researchers say
By
Alicia Lasek
Jul 31, 2019
A focus on personally relevant goals during therapy helps patients in skilled nursing facilities recover more function than those in standard therapy.
5 updated risk factors for heart disease, diabetes detection
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Alicia Lasek
Jul 31, 2019
To detect diabetes and heart disease early on, clinicians should focus on five key risk factors, according to a guideline released this week.
Hearing aids could stave off dementia risk, large study suggests
By
Alicia Lasek
Jul 31, 2019
Results from a large study tie hearing loss to dementia. But hearing loss is a relatively modifiable risk factor, the study’s authors say.
Clinical Briefs for Thursday, August 1
By
Alicia Lasek (f3)
Jul 31, 2019
Heartburn drugs linked to allergies, especially in 60+ age group … New palliative care model focuses on team approach … Experts comment on growing Candida auris threat … Wearable health monitor uses...
Statins lower heart attack risks in the elderly, study finds
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Alicia Lasek
Jul 30, 2019
Healthy 75-year-olds who stop taking statins have a 33% increased risk of being sent to the hospital with cardiovascular problems, a study has found.
Ear ‘tickling’ may slow effect of aging on the nervous system
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Alicia Lasek
Jul 30, 2019
“Tickling” the outer ear with a painless electrical current may someday help slow the effects of aging on the autonomic nervous system, say researchers.
Blueberries shown to help with healthy aging
By
Alicia Lasek
Jul 30, 2019
A new collection of studies published in The Journals of Gerontology show how blueberry consumption can contribute to healthy aging.
Clinical Briefs for Wednesday, July 31
By
Alicia Lasek
Jul 30, 2019
SGLT-2 inhibitors found not to increase UTI risk in type 2 diabetes … Sleeping pill use tied to increased antihypertensive drug use … Trial to study thrombectomy’s potential to treat larger ischemic...