Women in some countries face more barriers to cardiac rehab than men, study finds
By
Kristen Fischer
Sep 28, 2023
Cardiovascular rehabilitation programs can improve health and quality of life for people after a cardiac event, but a new study finds women in some areas of the world are not able to access it.
Remotely monitoring residents with dementia in nursing homes can prevent falls, study finds
By
Kristen Fischer
Aug 23, 2023
When healthcare workers remotely monitor residents with dementia in nursing homes, it works, according to a new study. The team found that remote monitoring — with some on-site help — can help them...
Scent waning? This Alzheimer’s gene may be the culprit, study shows
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Kristen Fischer
Jul 27, 2023
Sense of smell may be the first to go in people who carry a gene variant that’s linked to the highest risk for Alzheimer’s disease, according to a new study.
NIH study finds high rates of persistent chronic pain among U.S. adults
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Alicia Lasek
May 17, 2023
In the U.S., new cases of chronic pain occur more often than new cases of other common health conditions. This pain is also persistent, lasting at least one year for most people, investigators report.
More seniors getting flu, shingles and pneumonia shots, but disparities remain
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Alicia Lasek
Sep 30, 2022
Vaccination discrepancies among older demographic groups are likely due to care access, hesitancy and cost, the AARP says.
H. pylori more antibiotic-resistant since start of COVID: study
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Alicia Lasek
Jan 26, 2023
A common bacteria that causes ulcers and gastritis in the elderly has developed a high resistance to key antibiotics.
Acid reflux drugs are not linked to dementia in seniors, study finds
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Alicia Lasek
Jun 26, 2023
Contrary to prior findings, the use of proton pump inhibitors to prevent gastric reflux is not tied to new dementia diagnoses in seniors, investigators say.
Older adults benefit from following physical activity guidelines, new evidence shows
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Alicia Lasek
Nov 01, 2022
The findings offer new insights on the most beneficial amount of weekly muscle strengthening and aerobic activity for older patients, investigators say.
Norovirus cases on the rise; stomach ailment often targets seniors
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Alicia Lasek
Feb 12, 2023
Cases of norovirus infection, a common scourge of long-term care facilities, have risen steadily across the US in recent months, CDC data show.
Analysis: Medication adherence spotty among U.S. diabetes patients
By
Alicia Lasek
Feb 01, 2023
A sizable percentage of patients with diabetes do not consistently take prescribed medications to lower cholesterol, glucose or blood pressure, investigators say.