El cerebro que envejece podría hacer que caminar y hablar a la vez sea más difícil
MARTES, 21 de marzo de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Los problemas para caminar y hablar o pensar al mismo tiempo podrían ser una señal de advertencia de una demencia en ciernes, sugiere un estudio reciente.No poder gestionar dos tareas de manera simultáne…
Learn MoreCDC Report Looks at Financial Burden of Medical Care Faced by Veterans
WEDNESDAY, March 22, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Financial burden of care is similar or lower for veterans with Veterans Affairs (VA) health care only or Tricare than those with private insurance, according to a study published online March 22 in the Na…
Learn MoreElectronic Reminders Boost Flu Vaccine Uptake in Older Adults
WEDNESDAY, March 22, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Electronically delivered letter reminders significantly increase vaccination uptake among older adults in Denmark, according to a study published online March 5 in The Lancet.Niklas Dyrby Johansen, M.D., f…
Learn MoreLiving Near Fracking Tied to Increase in Hospitalizations in Seniors
WEDNESDAY, March 22, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Older adults living near fracking sites could have a high risk for poor cardiovascular outcomes, according to a study published in the March issue of The Lancet Planetary Health.Kevin S. Trickey, from the …
Learn MoreYour Guide to Bedpans and Bedpan Alternatives
WEDNESDAY, March 22, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Sometimes a person may not be able to make it to the bathroom on their own, either because they are recovering from surgery or have long-term health issues.It’s likely that many people will need to think a…
Learn MoreOlder Men Have Higher Rates of Skull Fractures Than Women
TUESDAY, March 21, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Older men have a higher rate of skull fractures from falls compared with older women, according to a study published in the March issue of the American Journal of Emergency Medicine.Scott M. Alter, M.D., fro…
Learn MoreWalking & Talking at Same Time: Aging Brain May Make It Tougher
TUESDAY, March 21, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Problems walking and talking or thinking at the same time might be a warning sign of impending dementia, a new study suggests.Being unable to juggle two tasks simultaneously has been recognized as a sign of …
Learn MoreStress Urinary Incontinence? Know Your Surgical Options
TUESDAY, March 21, 2023 (HealthDay News) — A lot of women experience stress urinary incontinence, those bladder leaks that can happen when a woman is coughing, sneezing, laughing or exercising.It’s the most common type of urinary incontinence in wome…
Learn MoreCases of Dangerous Drug-Resistant Fungal Infections Are Spreading
TUESDAY, March 21, 2023 (HealthDay News) — The hit HBO series “The Last of Us” portrays a zombie apocalypse caused by a fungal infection that hijacks human brains.Back in the real world, there’s an emerging fungal threat rampaging through the United …
Learn MorePost-Op Delirium Could Signal Faster Mental Decline
TUESDAY, March 21, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Older adults often develop delirium after surgery, and new research finds this is associated with a faster rate of mental decline.The study highlights the importance of preventing delirium to preserve brain …
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