Deep Sleep Might Be a Buffer Against Alzheimer’s-Linked Memory Loss
FRIDAY, May 5, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Getting good sleep is an important part of wellness for many reasons, but new research suggests deep sleep may even guard against memory loss linked to Alzheimer’s.While disrupted sleep has been linked with accu…
Learn MoreFDA Approves First RSV Vaccine
WEDNESDAY, May 3, 2023 (HealthDay News) — The first vaccine for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for use in seniors aged 60 years and older. Arexvy is expected to help prevent lower respirat…
Learn MoreFDA Approves First RSV Vaccine
WEDNESDAY, May 3, 2023 (HealthDay News) — The first vaccine for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for use in seniors aged 60 and older.Arexvy, manufactured by GlaxoSmithKline (GSK), is expect…
Learn More¿Tarda más en realizar las tareas? Podría ser señal de riesgo de demencia
MARTES, 2 de mayo de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Se da por sentado que los adultos mayores se vuelven más lentos físicamente a medida que envejecen, pero esto podría ser una señal no solo de pérdida de la fuerza muscular, sugiere un nuevo estudio. En alg…
Learn MoreEl sueño se altera en los perros con demencia, de forma similar a los humanos
LUNES, 1 de mayo de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Como las personas, el mejor amigo del hombre puede desarrollar demencia con la edad.Y estos perros mayores duermen con menos profundidad cuando desarrollan la afección, igual que las personas con enfermedad…
Learn MoreTaking Longer to Perform Tasks? It Could Be a Sign of Dementia Risk
TUESDAY, May 2, 2023 (HealthDay News) — It’s expected that seniors slow down physically as they age, but this could be a sign of more than just lost muscle strength, a new study suggests. In some, it may be a harbinger of dementia.Australian research…
Learn MoreBeber alcohol y conducir en la vejez es una receta para el desastre
VIERNES, 28 de abril de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Los conductores mayores que consumen alcohol o drogas son mucho más propensos a tener la culpa de un accidente de coche.Unos investigadores que estudiaron el tema afirman que esto plantea la necesidad d…
Learn MoreSimilar to Humans, Sleep Is Altered for Dogs With Dementia
MONDAY, May 1, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Like people, man’s best friend can get dementia with aging.And these older dogs sleep less deeply when they develop the condition, just as people with Alzheimer’s disease do, according to research that included …
Learn MoreIn California Study, Many Veterans at Risk of Suicide Have Unlocked Gun at Home
FRIDAY, April 28, 2023 (HealthDay News) — A new study on veterans, gun storage, and suicidal thoughts points to an urgent need for mental health and substance-related services, according to researchers.The study from the UCLA Center for Health Policy…
Learn MoreDrinking & Driving in the Senior Years: A Recipe for Disaster
FRIDAY, April 28, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Older drivers using alcohol or drugs are much more likely to be at fault in a car crash.Researchers studying the issue say that calls for sober-driving campaigns aimed at seniors.”Our research shows just how…
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