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Age-Friendly News Clips: November and December 2018
Periodically, the Healthy Aging Collaborative will share news articles that mention state and local efforts to make cities, towns and regions in Massachusetts Age- and Dementia...
10 days ago - Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative
Big Claims Strain Senior Living Market for U.S. Insurers
Last March, a 103-year-old resident of a Sunrise Senior Living facility in Willowbrook, Illinois, went on a field trip to the movies. Ruth Smith, who used a walker, fell down...
16 days ago - Medscape
Tau Tracer May Aid Diagnosis in Alzheimer's
A new radioactive tracer molecule that binds to the Alzheimer's protein tau has been developed that may help in diagnosing and monitoring the disease as well as the development...
23 days ago - Medscape
New advances in detecting, managing menopause: What PCPs need to know
Menopause occurs at an average age of 51 years for most women in the United States, according to Mayo Clinic. However, about 5% of women younger than 45 years experience early...
1 month ago - Healio
Cataract Surgery, Hearing Aids May Curb Cognitive Decline
Sensory deprivation is a risk factor for cognitive decline and dementia, but will correcting impaired hearing and vision prevent these outcomes? Yes, these studies...
2 monthes ago - Medscape
FDA permits marketing of diagnostic test for menopause status
The PicoAMH Elisa diagnostic test can now be marketed as an aid in the determination of a patient's menopausal status, the FDA announced Wednesday. The PicoAMH Elisa test...
2 monthes ago - Healio
Cataract Surgery, Hearing Aid May Boost the Aging Brain
Title: Cataract Surgery, Hearing Aid May Boost the Aging Brain Category: Health News Created: 10/16/2018 12:00:00 AM Last Editorial Review: 10/17/2018 12:00:00 AM
2 monthes ago - MedicineNet
Cataract Surgery, Hearing Aid May Help Aging Brain
Researchers studying cognitive health related to hearing and vision found that the rate of mental decline was halved after cataract surgery and was 75 percent lower after...
3 monthes ago - Web MD - 2 articles
Hearing aids and cataract surgery may prevent dementia
Researchers from Manchester University believe that retaining sight and hearing keeps a person physically active and socially engaged. This may reduced their risk of the disease.
3 monthes ago - Daily Mail - 2 articles
Saffron supplement with anti-Alzheimer's potential to hit stores in India and the US
A new saffron supplement, which claims to aid cognitive function, will be available for sale in the US from next month, and in India next year.
3 monthes ago - NutraIngredients-USA
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Keeping an aging brain sharp and avoiding late-life depression may involve...
Aging is a very scary part of life since it is associated with an increased risk of health problems like mild cognitive impairment, dementia, Alzheimer's, and depression...
How Treatment of Parkinson's Disease Get Affected by Gut Bacteria?
The gut bacteria affects the bio-availability of levodopa, which is used in the treatment of Parkinson's disease. The drug is converted to dopamine that cannot cross...
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Keeping an aging brain sharp and avoiding late-life depression requires...
Aging is a very scary part of life since it is associated with an increased risk of health problems like mild cognitive impairment, dementia, Alzheimer's, and depression...
Ebola death toll in Congo reaches 410 as expert warns locals 'don't believe...
Laurie Garrett, former senior fellow of global health at think-tank Council on Foreign Relations, said cases keep 'popping up unexpectedly out of thin air' due to the behaviour...
These Gymnasts' Floor Routines Are So Good, We Can't Stop Watching
Last April, UCLA won its seventh NCAA Women's Gymnastics Championship, but not before a floor routine from one of its student-athletes went viral. The theme was Michael...
A Gene Identified as Responsible for Spread of Prostate Cancer
Rutgers scientists have identified a gene that determines when the patients are at high risk of the spread of cancer.
Frailty Could Make Elderly More Prone to Alzheimer's Dementia
Elderly with higher levels of frailty were more likely to have Alzheimer's disease-related brain changes and symptoms of dementia, reveals a new study.
Somerville to be Inducted as American Academy of Nursing Fellow
Jackie Somerville, PhD, RN, chief nursing officer and senior vice president of Patient Care Services, will be inducted into the American Academy of Nursing during its Annual...
Eating Right and Exercise Can Turn Back the Clock on Your Brain's Age
According to a survey by AARP, 1 93 percent of Americans believe maintaining brain health is very or extremely important. Contrary to popular belief, forgetfulness and senior...