Healthy lifestyle behaviors reduce dementia risk regardless of family history, study finds
By
Donna Shryer
May 21, 2021
Healthy lifestyle behaviors lower dementia risk, and that includes those with or without a family history for dementia, preliminary research from the American Heart Association has found.
Solving COVID-19 challenges will be focus of Thursday webinar
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jun 16, 2020
Attendees can earn a CE credit at McKnight’s Senior Living Online Expo while learning to enhance quality and drive a healthier bottom line during the COVID-19 era. The Expo also includes sessions on...
Algorithm accurately predicts Alzheimer’s risk, study finds
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Alicia Lasek
May 05, 2020
A computer algorithm can go head-to-head with neurologists, accurately diagnosing Alzheimer’s disease and predicting risk, say investigators.
Sounds made by ‘noisy knees’ can reveal osteoarthritis
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Alicia Lasek
Oct 17, 2019
High frequency noises made by knees in motion can help clinicians better diagnose knee osteoarthritis, say British researchers.
Behavioral ‘nudges’ work best to encourage healthy eating habits
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Alicia Lasek
Oct 10, 2019
Behavioral nudges, especially portion control, are the most effective strategy to encourage healthier eating, say consumer scientists.
Validated list of key drug-drug interactions that affect older adults published
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Alicia Lasek
Oct 14, 2021
The list, published Wednesday in JAMDA, includes 66 drug-drug interactions that are commonly problematic for older adults, and can be used as a clinical management tool to assess potential harms.
Vaccines safe for long-term care residents, first-month data show
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Alicia Lasek
Feb 23, 2021
Resident deaths following receipt of a COVID-19 vaccination are not linked to the shot, according to data reported to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Gait, hearing ability help predict near-term mortality after heart attack
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Alicia Lasek
Dec 12, 2019
Functional impairment measures can help accurately predict six-month mortality for older heart attack patients, say Yale researchers.
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.
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.