Beber un exceso de alcohol podría aumentar el riesgo de fragilidad, según un estudio
JUEVES, 25 de mayo de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Tener un consumo excesivo de alcohol a una edad más temprana pone a una persona en riesgo de pérdida muscular y fragilidad a una edad más avanzada, sugiere una nueva investigación. Estos hallazgos son otr…
Learn MoreLa generación de la postguerra aumenta la mediana de edad en EE. UU., mientras la natalidad disminuye
JUEVES, 25 de mayo de 2023 (HealthDay News) — La población de EE. UU. tiene más edad que antes, según nuevos datos del Censo de EE. UU. Dado que hay menos niños pequeños, más miembros de la generación de la postguerra e incluso más centenarios, la me…
Learn MoreCould Microbiome Changes Explain Rise in Colon Cancer Among the Young?
FRIDAY, May 26, 2023 (HealthDay News) — With colon cancer on the rise among younger Americans, researchers are working to figure out why.A new study suggests the microbiome — the community of microorganisms in the body — may play a role. “Younger peo…
Learn MoreMás estadounidenses mayores utilizan ‘portales del paciente’ en línea para acceder a la atención
MIÉRCOLES, 24 de mayo de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Los estadounidenses mayores son cada vez más propensos a entrar en “portales del paciente” para acceder a información sobre su atención de la salud, pero los niveles de confianza varían. Alrededor de u…
Learn MoreBaby Boomers Push Median Age of Americans Up as Births Decline
THURSDAY, May 25, 2023 (HealthDay News) — The American population is older than it used to be, according to new U.S. Census data.With fewer young children, more baby boomers and even more centenarians, the country’s median age is higher — at 38.8 — a…
Learn MoreU.S. Nursing Homes Fail to Report Many Serious Falls, Bedsores: Study
THURSDAY, May 25, 2023 (HealthDay News) — A federal website intended to help people choose a nursing home not only contains inaccurate information, but those inaccuracies appear to be at least partially driven by race, a new study reports.The U.S. Ce…
Learn MoreHeavy Drinking Could Raise Your Risk for Frailty: Study
THURSDAY, May 25, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Drinking heavily while younger puts you at risk for muscle loss and frailty later in life, new research suggests. These findings are another reason to cut back on the booze, according to the research team fro…
Learn MoreMore Older Americans Use Online ‘Patient Portals’ to Access Care
WEDNESDAY, May 24, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Older Americans are increasingly likely to log into “patient portals” to access their health care information — but confidence levels vary. About 78% of people aged 50 to 80 now use at least one patient port…
Learn MoreAn Apple (and Some Blackberries) Each Day May Keep Frailty Away
TUESDAY, May 23, 2023 (HealthDay News) — You’ve heard of eating your spinach to stay strong, but how about loading up on your flavonols?New research suggests that plant-based foods rich in these important dietary compounds could lower your chances of…
Learn MoreWho’s More Easily Distracted, the Young or the Old?
TUESDAY, May 16, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Older adults are more easily distracted than younger folks, especially if they’re also physically exerting themselves, according to new research. “Our results suggest that older adults might have heightened di…
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