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Residents immersed in activities are less likely to suffer memory loss, study finds
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Alicia Lasek
Jul 11, 2019
Engagement in mentally stimulating activities is linked to a lower risk of age-related memory loss, a new study says. Moreover, greater participation appears to fuel better outcomes.
Large numbers of Americans with chronic kidney disease have uncontrolled hypertension and diabetes. A national response is needed, researchers say, and a White House initiative may be a start.
Costly duo: Sleep disorders and back pain together increase healthcare visits, costs
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Alicia Lasek
Jul 11, 2019
Many adults with low back pain also have a sleep disorder. Together, the conditions are tied to increased pain-related healthcare visits and costs.
Clinical Briefs for Friday, July 12
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Alicia Lasek
Jul 11, 2019
Heart disease markers tied to fall risk … Vagus nerve discovery could lead to new diabetes tests … Most new drugs add little benefit, German researchers call for change
Exercise may help normalize brain functions for heavy residents
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Alicia Lasek
Jul 10, 2019
An eight-week exercise intervention boosted cognitive abilities and mood in a group of overweight and obese sedentary adults.
Parkinson’s patients get a mood and mobility boost with mindfulness yoga
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Alicia Lasek
Jul 10, 2019
Yoga reduced anxiety and depression and increased the perception of spiritual well being in a study of adults with Parkinson’s.
Do supplements protect heart health? The evidence is unclear
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Alicia Lasek
Jul 10, 2019
There is little evidence that supplements protect heart health or improve cardiovascular outcomes, a data analysis has found.
Clinical Briefs for Thursday, June 11
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Alicia Lasek
Jul 10, 2019
Few at high risk for Alzheimer’s would choose physician–assisted suicide … Alzheimer’s drug trials should be larger, intervene earlier … OSU experts say bariatric surgery should be open to...
How can women prevent bone loss late in life? By finding better friends
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Alicia Lasek
Jul 09, 2019
Female residents with poor-quality social relationships may face a higher risk of bone loss, researchers have found.