Una niñez problemática podría significar una vejez problemática, encuentra un estudio
VIERNES, 4 de agosto de 2023 (HealthDay News) — El trauma y las dinámicas familiares infelices de la niñez podrían seguir a los niños hasta la vejez, y afectar tanto a sus mentes como a sus cuerpos, según una investigación reciente. “Observamos la di…
Learn MorePhysical Activity Programs Beneficial for Hospitalized Older Adults
MONDAY, Aug. 7, 2023 (HealthDay News) — In-hospital physical activity programs are beneficial for improving functional capacity of older adults hospitalized due to an acute medical condition, according to a review published online Aug. 3 in the Briti…
Learn MoreHalf of Global Population May Have a Mental Disorder by Age 75 Years
FRIDAY, Aug. 4, 2023 (HealthDay News) — By age 75 years, approximately half the global population can expect to develop a mental disorder, according to a study published online July 30 in The Lancet Psychiatry.John J. McGrath, Ph.D., from Queensland …
Learn More¿Problemas de memoria? Su raza podría afectar qué tan rápido recibe un diagnóstico y tratamiento
JUEVES, 3 de agosto de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Los estadounidenses negros tienen menos probabilidades de ser atendidos en una clínica de la memoria que sus pares blancos. Lo mismo sucede con las personas de vecindarios que son pobres y que carecen de…
Learn More¿Moderna o Pfizer? Una de las vacunas contra la COVID quizá sea más segura para los adultos mayores
JUEVES, 3 de agosto de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Aunque se considera que las vacunas contra la COVID-19 tanto de Moderna como de Pfizer son seguras y tienen una alta efectividad, una nueva investigación encuentra que la vacuna de Moderna ha sido la más…
Learn MoreEl yoga podría ser maravilloso para el cerebro femenino que envejece
JUEVES, 3 de agosto de 2023 (HealthDay News) — El yoga es conocido por sus beneficios, tanto para la mente como para el cuerpo. Y una forma suave de yoga podría ser una técnica ideal de intervención temprana para las mujeres mayores en riesgo de enfe…
Learn MoreLiving in Warm Average Temperatures Tied to Vision Impairment in Older Adults
FRIDAY, Aug. 4, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Consistently living in areas with higher average temperatures is associated with severe vision impairment in older adulthood, according to a study published online June 20 in Ophthalmic Epidemiology.Esme Fuller…
Learn MoreTroubled Childhood Could Mean a Troubled Old Age, Study Finds
FRIDAY, Aug. 4, 2023 (HealthDay News) — The trauma and unhappy family dynamics of childhood may follow kids into old age, affecting both their mind and body, according to new research. “We looked at self-reported disability, as well as objectively me…
Learn MorePatients at Memory Clinic More Likely to Live in Advantaged Areas
THURSDAY, Aug. 3, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Patients seen at a memory clinic are more likely to live in more advantaged neighborhoods, and Black people are underrepresented in these clinics, according to a study published online Aug. 2 in Neurology.Abi…
Learn MoreYoga Might Do Wonders for Women’s Aging Brains
THURSDAY, Aug. 3, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Yoga is known for its benefits to both the mind and body. And a gentle form of yoga may be an ideal early intervention technique for older women at risk of Alzheimer’s disease, new research suggests.In a sma…
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