Want a Healthier, Happier Old Age? Get Moving
MONDAY, July 10, 2023 (HealthDay News) — The couch potato life may not be a happy one.When older adults become more sedentary, their overall quality of life takes a hit, new research cautions.Sitting still is your enemy, the study suggests. Even slow…
Learn MorePsychiatrists Tough to Find for Seniors in Medicare Advantage Plans
MONDAY, July 10, 2023 (HealthDay News) — U.S. seniors with mental health needs may not have much access to psychiatrists who could help them, new research shows. Despite an overall heightened demand for mental health services, nearly two-thirds of Me…
Learn MoreMore U.K. Hospital Doctors, General Practitioners Opting to Retire Early
FRIDAY, July 7, 2023 (HealthDay News) — An increasing number of general practitioners in the United Kingdom are choosing to retire early, according to an article published online June 27 in The BMJ.Tom Moberly, a writer for The BMJ, described the inc…
Learn MoreMantener unos niveles estables de colesterol podría ayudar a proteger de la demencia
JUEVES, 6 de julio de 2023 (HealthDay News) — ¿Las fluctuaciones en los niveles de grasa en sangre aumentan las probabilidades de recibir un diagnóstico de enfermedad de Alzheimer?Sí, sugiere un nuevo estudio, que encontró que los niveles fluctuantes…
Learn MoreCepillarse los dientes y usar hilo dental podría ayudar a proteger al cerebro de la demencia
JUEVES, 6 de julio de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Añada el riesgo de desarrollar problemas de la memoria a una edad más avanzada a la lista de las consecuencias vinculadas con una mala salud oral. No cuidar su boca y sus dientes ya se ha asociado con la …
Learn MoreExercise + Good Sleep Best Combo for Aging Brains
FRIDAY, July 7, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Getting regular exercise can help protect against mental decline in an aging brain. But poor sleep can take away those benefits.A new study found that people who were more active but slept less than six hours o…
Learn MorePatient Portal Use Explored for Older Adults With Dementia Diagnosis
THURSDAY, July 6, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Older adults with dementia diagnosis are as likely to be registered for a patient portal as those without dementia, and they have a lower portal activity metric, according to a research letter published onlin…
Learn MoreFDA Gives Full Approval to Alzheimer’s Drug Leqembi
THURSDAY, July 6, 2023 (HealthDay News) — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Thursday gave full approval to the Alzheimer’s drug Leqembi, clearing the way for insurance coverage of the pricey drug.“The full FDA approval will open the floodgates…
Learn MoreBrushing, Flossing Could Help Shield Your Brain From Dementia
THURSDAY, July 6, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Add risk of developing memory problems later in life to the list of consequences linked to poor oral health.Not taking care of your mouth and teeth has already been associated with heart disease, diabetes, ce…
Learn MoreVariation in Total Cholesterol, Triglycerides Linked to Alzheimer Disease Risk
THURSDAY, July 6, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Variability in total cholesterol and triglycerides is associated with an increased risk for incident Alzheimer disease and Alzheimer disease-related dementias (AD/ADRD), according to a study published online …
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