Exercise tied to improved cognition in stroke survivors
By
Alicia Lasek
Oct 19, 2022
Exercise significantly improves clinical measures of cognitive function in adults who have experienced a stroke, investigators report.
If your New Year’s resolutions aren’t still intact … (a professional lift)
By
James M. Berklan
Feb 07, 2018
Reassert yourself to the optimistic, goal-oriented ideas you early latched onto at the start of the year.
Residents at Wisconsin facility offer relationship advice in viral Facebook post
By
Danielle Brown
Feb 27, 2020
Valentine’s Day may be over but social media users are still taking relationship advice offered by residents at a Wisconsin facility in a now viral social media post.
The secret to success: Take it easy
By
Tim Mullaney
Apr 09, 2013
Attention all strivers and overachievers. You should slow down and not push yourself too hard, two new studies suggest.
Poor neighborhoods tied to higher dementia risk, faster brain aging
By
Kristen Fischer
Mar 15, 2024
People who live in poorer neighborhoods are linked to having accelerated brain aging and a higher risk for dementia early in life, regardless of their income level or education, a new report finds.
Nevin takes over at Christiana Care
Sep 16, 2014
Janice E. Nevin, M.D., MPH, has been appointed President and Chief Executive Officer for Christiana Care Health System. She succeeds Robert J. Laskowski, M.D., MBA, who announced his retirement in March...
A ride in the skies: Facility helps resident fulfill dream of riding hot air balloon
By
Danielle Brown
Sep 22, 2021
A Pennsylvania long-term care resident spent an early evening floating across the skies after facility leaders made her lifelong dream of riding a hot air balloon come true.
1 in 8 older adults use cannabis; experts urge screening
By
Kristen Fischer
Dec 08, 2023
Cannabis use in older adults is on the rise and clinicians should screen for it, according to a new study.
Carp and camaraderie: Fishing partnership reels in new friends
By
Kimberly Marselas
Jun 19, 2019
Three years into a program that pairs local sportsmen with a Pennsylvania nursing home, residents and staff have fallen hook, line and sinker for the carp and the camaraderie. When the fishermen first...
Report: ADHD diagnostic, treatment resources lacking for people over 50
By
Kristen Fischer
Sep 20, 2023
Doctors need more guidance on helping people who are over 50 and have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) as most of the attention is on young adults and children, according to a new report....