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Low vitamin K may reduce mobility in older adults
Researchers found that older adults with vitamin K deficiency were more likely to develop mobility disability, such as difficulty walking and using stairs.
3 days ago - Medical News Today
Age-Friendly Funding Alert: MassMobility and Community Transit
Whether urban, rural or subruban, transportation is raised as a key issue and concern in communities of all sizes. The Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative is fortunate to...
19 days ago - Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative - 2 articles
‘Faces of MassHealth' Report Reveals Stats on Diversity and Age of Enrollees
More than 1 in 3 adults enrolled in MassHealth are seniors or eligible on the basis of a disability, according to a new report called “ Faces of MassHealth: Portrait of a...
25 days ago - Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative
Pre-op daily life disability may predict poor outcome after hip replacement
A new study looking at medical records of more than 43,000 US adults with hip-joint damaging osteoarthritis suggests that those who cannot perform daily activities...
1 month ago - ScienceDaily - 2 articles
Daily life disability before hip replacement may predict poor post-operative outcomes
A new Johns Hopkins Medicine study looking at medical records of more than 43,000 U.S. adults with hip-joint damaging osteoarthritis suggests that those who cannot perform...
1 month ago - News Medical
Age-Friendly Funding Alert: Community Transit Grant Program
The MassDOT Transit Unit has announced that the FY2020 Community Transit Grant Program Application Cycle is scheduled to open in May 2019. The Community Transit Grant Program...
1 month ago - Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative
Why a Knee Replacement Can Go Bad
Knee replacement is a common procedure most often used to treat pain and disability caused by osteoarthritis. Deep infection is a rare but serious complication that occurs in...
1 month ago - Web MD
Study: Healthy Midlife Habits Lead to Successful Senior Health
Your eating habits, exercise routine and alcohol consumption now will have a huge impact on your senior health later in life - according to a new study out of England this...
2 monthes ago - Active Beat - 2 articles
Elizabeth Chen Appointed Secretary of Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs
Elizabeth Chen, PhD, MBA, MPH has been named Secretary of the Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs effective June 3, 2019. EOEA promotes independence, empowerment...
2 monthes ago - Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative
Vitamin D and Calcium Offer Little Benefits For Elderly Bones
A new study from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force is telling older women that all of that vitamin D and calcium supplements they've been taking in order to strengthen...
2 monthes ago - Active Beat - 2 articles
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Blood Pressure Med Might Help Fight Alzheimer's
Researchers don't know whether the finding related to the drug nilvadipine can translate into any benefits for patients. But future studies should look into that possibility...
Blood Pressure Drug Found Useful for Alzheimer's Disease
Hypertension drug may hold promise for Alzheimer's disease, according to Hypertension journal report.
Exercise linked to a decreased likelihood of age-related dementia and memory...
The findings of a recent animal study may offer new hope to millions of people who have Alzheimer's disease. The Harvard-led effort reports that physical exercise could improve...
Is sleep the secret to early Alzheimer's diagnosis?
Changes to two kinds of sleep brain waves that tend to occur with age predict the build up of tau tangles and beta-amyloid plaques -harbingers of Alzheimer's - a new UC...
Prostate Cancer and Race
How much does infamous Tuskegee Experiment still loom over care for African Americans?
Antioxidant protecting the brain linked to deterioration in areas...
New research may explain why an antioxidant that protects the brain is also associated with deterioration in areas susceptible to Alzheimer's disease.
A 'health number' that could tell about prostate disease
When it comes to staying on top of your health, doctors often tell you how important it is to "know your numbers." Blood pressure, cholesterol and body mass index can tell you...
Summer Recipe Idea: Modern Asian Comfort Food from Tokyo to Texas
Try the Yume Dog!
Tufts Health Plan Foundation Awards Nearly $1.9 Million to Support Healthy Aging
Tufts Health Plan Foundation today announced new community investments reflecting a commitment to a community approach for making our cities and towns great places to grow up...
Intravitreal injections can lead to cataract complications
In the past decade, intravitreal injections have transformed the way that we treat retinal disease, particularly vascular issues, with anti-VEGF medications. In the U.S., the...