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Statin use may lower fracture risk after stroke
Adults prescribed statin therapy after a stroke were less likely to sustain a fracture vs. similar patients not prescribed statin therapy, according to findings from a...
16 days ago - Healio
Healthy Aging Job Alert: Central Boston Elder Services Seeks CEO
Central Boston Elder Services, Inc. , a leading non-profit provider of services for elders in the Boston area, seeks an innovative and inspirational leader to serve as its next...
19 days ago - Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative
Do Older Adults Who Meet 2008 Physical Activity Guidelines Have Better Physical Performance Than Those Who Do Not Meet?
Background and Purpose: An observed consequence of aging is a decline in muscle performance that includes a loss in both muscle strength and muscle power. This decline can lead...
1 month ago - LWW - 2 articles
First-Person Perspective Action Observation Training in Individuals With Parkinson's Disease: A Consideration-of-Concept Controlled Pilot Trial
Background and Purpose: Action observation training consists of the observing of actions performed by others, followed by imitation. Physical therapy techniques based on action...
1 month ago - LWW
Patient-Reported and Objectively Measured Function Before and After Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty
Background and Purpose: Documenting functional outcomes after reverse shoulder arthroplasty is critical to advancing patient care. The interplay been self-reported and...
1 month ago - LWW
Expert Help Available for Seniors on the Move
More than 65 million people, 29 percent of the U.S. population, provide care for a chronically ill, disabled or aged family member or friend during any given year and spend an...
1 month ago - National Care Planning Council - 2 articles
UR Medicine Recognized for Excellence in Stroke Care
The American Heart Association/American Stroke Association has once again honored the UR Medicine Strong Memorial Hospital for having achieved the highest standard of care for...
1 month ago - University of Rochester Medical Center
CBD For the Treatment of Arthritis
There are over 100 distinct types of arthritis and associated conditions with the two most common being osteoarthritis, which causes cartilage to break down, and rheumatoid...
1 month ago - Health Status
John A. Hartford Foundation Biz Innovation Award: Due June 11th
The Aging and Disability Business Institute is accepting nominations for The John A. Hartford Foundation 2018 Business Innovation Award by June 11th. In its third year, The...
1 month ago - Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative
Mobility Equipment for Senior Citizens
Mobility aids are beneficial because they assist people with physical impairments. These aids help senior citizens who have mild to severe physical disabilities or who...
1 month ago - HealthWorks Collective
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Drug for Treating Parkinson's Symptoms May Treat Heart Failure: Clinical...
A drug ITI-214 that is now in clinical trials for treating symptoms of Parkinson's disease holds promise for treating heart failure. ITI-214 is is being tested in heart failure...
These 2 Hot Trainers Share a Beginner Dumbbell Workout Literally Anyone Can Do
Try this dumbbell workout I did with jtm fit 👊🏽💪🏽🔥 -RDL to forward lunge x 1 minute -rest 15 to 30 seconds -double curl to single press x 1 minute -rest 15 to 30 seconds -4 to...
Drug Under Clinical Trial to Treat Parkinson's Also Supports Heart Health in...
New drug in a clinical trial developed to treat Parkinson's disease symptoms also treat heart failure in animals, says researcher from Johns Hopkins Medicine.
A Typical Communication Pattern of People with Alzheimer's Disease
As people live longer, we're seeing an increase in how many deal with cognitive problems such as dementia. It can be an embarrassing problem, when your mind starts to fail you...
Aggressive Immune Cells Linked to Parkinson's Disease
Possible cause of Parkinson's disease in the patient's immune system is found by a team of researchers from the University of Erlangen-Nuremberg.
Menopause Quiz: Test Your Knowledge
From hot flashes and weight gain to vaginal dryness and hormones, how much do you know about the realities and misconceptions of menopause?
Massachusetts Senate OKs Bill To Help Those With Alzheimer's
The bill was approved unanimously by the Senate on Thursday. It now heads back to the House.
Ticks and Illness; Stool Tests and Mortality: It's PodMed Double T!
This week's topics include tick-borne illness, late life blood pressure and stroke, a simple ED intervention to reduce suicidality, and fecal occult blood and mortality.
Design of DREAM study raises questions
Welcome to anotheredition of CEDARS/ASPENS Debates. CEDARS/ASPENS is a joint society of cornea, cataract and refractive surgery specialists, here to discuss some of the latest...
Financial Abuse of Senior Citizens
Roughly 35 percent of the 25 million persons in the U.S. at age 71 or above have mild cognitive impairment or dementia, according to a Duke University study.