Recovery of ‘explosive strength’ may help inactive seniors prevent falls
By
Alicia Lasek
Nov 28, 2019
Physical rehabilitation that builds explosive muscle strength may help prevent falls in seniors who experience prolonged inactivity.
Gratitude workout: thankful practice tied to better sleep, reduced stress
By
Alicia Lasek
Nov 26, 2019
A regular practice of giving thanks is tied to a wealth of good health outcomes, says an expert in the science of gratitude.
Olive oil may help protect against dementia, study finds
By
John O'Connor
Nov 26, 2019
An apple a day might keep the doctor away. But a diet rich in olive oil could prevent cognitive impairment.
Residents with stable heart disease should not fear exercise
By
Alicia Lasek
Nov 22, 2019
Adults with stable coronary artery disease have better cardiac health when they are vigorously active one to two days a week, say researchers.
Resident living with cancer? Stroke screening may be warranted
By
Alicia Lasek
Nov 22, 2019
Cancer survivors and those living with the disease are twice as likely to die of stroke as those who have not had cancer, say investigators.
Ultrasound procedure for essential tremor effective for up to three years
By
Alicia Lasek
Nov 21, 2019
Seniors with essential tremor may find lasting relief after having an ultrasound procedure that targets the tremor’s source.
Who uses the care planning code? Memory-care expert says the answer matters
By
Alicia Lasek
Nov 21, 2019
A memory-care expert is the latest advocate for greater use and expansion of Medicare’s largely untapped dementia care planning benefit.
Experts want methadone rules changed to help SNFs tackle opioid dependency
By
Danielle Brown
Nov 20, 2019
Experts are calling for changes to methadone regulations that would improve care for opioid-dependent SNF residents.
Clinician re-training sorely needed for blood pressure measurement: survey
By
Alicia Lasek
Nov 19, 2019
One-third of nurses and half of doctors surveyed report that they haven’t been retrained in blood pressure measurement since leaving professional school.
Blood pressure control, not drug type, key to lowering dementia risk
By
Alicia Lasek
Nov 18, 2019
Dementia risk is lower when hypertension is well controlled, no matter the class of blood pressure drug used, according to a recent study.