Time Spent in Sedentary Behavior Tied to Incident Dementia in Seniors
TUESDAY, Sept. 12, 2023 (HealthDay News) — For older adults, there is a significant association between more time spent in sedentary behavior and a higher incidence of all-cause dementia, according to a study published in the Sept. 12 issue of the Jo…
Learn MoreHalf of Older Adults With Glaucoma Unaware They Have It
TUESDAY, Sept. 12, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Many older adults with glaucoma may be undiagnosed, according to a study published online July 17 in Acta Ophthalmologica.Lena Havstam Johansson, from the University of Gothenburg in Sweden, and colleagues e…
Learn MoreLa vejez y el calor pueden ser una combinación mortal: Consejos para mantenerse seguro
LUNES, 11 de septiembre de 2023 (Noticias HealthDay) — El clima cálido puede representar graves riesgos de salud para los adultos mayores.Condiciones médicas existentes, problemas de movilidad y medicamentos aumentan el riesgo de golpe de calor, segú…
Learn MoreShorter Leucocyte Telomere Length Linked to Dementia Risk
TUESDAY, Sept. 12, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Short leucocyte telomere length (LTL) is associated with an increased risk for dementia and Alzheimer disease (AD), according to a study published online Sept. 11 in General Psychiatry.Zhi Cao, from Hangzhou…
Learn MoreAntipsychotic Use Increased for Seniors With Alzheimer, Related Dementias
TUESDAY, Sept. 12, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Antipsychotics are more often used by older adults receiving home health care (HHC) services with Alzheimer disease and related dementias (ADRD) versus those without ADRD, and their use is associated with wo…
Learn MoreDementia Risk Rises as Activity Rates Fall
TUESDAY, Sept. 12, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Bolstering the notion that a strong body equals a strong mind, new research indicates that the more inactive seniors are, the higher their risk for dementia.The finding stems from a look at the onset of deme…
Learn MoreYour Hobby Could Help Keep Depression at Bay
TUESDAY, Sept. 12, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Seniors, pick up those knitting needles, some paintbrushes or that favorite novel, because new research suggests that having a hobby is linked to having lower depression in older people.Hobbies might include…
Learn MoreHormona Inducida por el Ejercicio Podría Ayudar a Proteger Contra el Alzheimer
VIERNES, 8 de septiembre de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Las terapias basadas en una hormona que las personas producen al hacer ejercicio, podrían ser la próxima frontera en el tratamiento de la enfermedad de Alzheimer, según un nuevo estudio.Los investig…
Learn MoreAlgunas personas con glaucoma pueden ignorar que lo padecen
VIERNES, 8 de septiembre de 2023 (Noticias HealthDay) — Nueva investigación sueca sugiere que hasta el 5% de las personas de 70 años tienen glaucoma y la mitad de los diagnosticados ni siquiera sabían que tenían la enfermedad.”De aquellos que fueron …
Learn MoreOld Age & Heat Can Be Deadly Combo: Tips to Stay Safe
MONDAY, Sept. 11, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Hot weather can pose serious health risks for older adults.Existing medical conditions, problems moving around and medications raise the risk of heatstroke, according to an expert at Rush University Medical C…
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