Unique form of dementia is common, may require alternate therapies, experts say
By
Alicia Lasek (f3)
Jun 15, 2022
Brain changes linked to a recently identified form of dementia may be present in fully 40% of older adults, neurologists say.
COVID-19 harbinger: loss of taste or smell
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Alicia Lasek
Jun 19, 2020
Clinicians may play a pivotal role in early COVID-19 diagnosis when taste and/or smell alterations manifest, say investigators.
Want to live longer? An optimistic outlook might be the key
By
Alicia Lasek
Aug 27, 2019
Optimistic individuals live up to 15% longer on average than their less optimistic peers, perhaps due to additional resilience, researchers say.
Chemical found in many consumer products is tied to osteoporosis
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Alicia Lasek
Jun 26, 2019
Triclosan, an endocrine-disrupting chemical still found in numerous consumer products including antibacterial soaps has been tied to osteoporosis in women.
Despite warnings, many older adults still taking aspirin daily
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Kristen Fischer
Mar 11, 2024
Even though experts say most older adults don’t need to take low-dose aspirin every day, many are still taking it to prevent strokes and heart attacks, according to a new poll.
Functional limitations more than double over 20 years among U.S. cancer survivors
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Alicia Lasek
Jun 08, 2023
More lives are being saved from cancer, but the findings underscore the need for greater access to high quality survivorship care, investigators say.
Smell test may be health status tip-off in seniors
By
Alicia Lasek
Oct 27, 2020
Clinically diagnosed olfactory dysfunction was strongly linked to five-year mortality among adults aged 65 and older — but not in those aged 40 to 64.
Discovery turns up the temperature on COVID-19 screenings
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Alicia Lasek
Jun 10, 2020
A single temperature screening is unlikely to accurately detect COVID-19 in nursing facility residents, investigators have found.
A holiday breakroom dilemma: Healthcare workers weigh in on limits to free treats
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Alicia Lasek
Dec 22, 2022
How many free treats is it socially acceptable to nab in the breakroom? Given the chance to voice their opinions on this topic, healthcare workers had a lot to say.
AMA gets behind push for public list of nursing home medical directors
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Alicia Lasek (f3)
Jun 15, 2022
The American Medical Association has officially called for a national listing of nursing home medical directors, joining LTC industry advocate AMDA in the effort.