Atrial Fibrillation May Increase Risk for Dementia
FRIDAY, March 10, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Incident atrial fibrillation (AF) is associated with a modestly increased risk for dementia, according to a study published online March 8 in the Journal of the American Heart Association.Nisha Bansal, M.D., …
Learn MoreDos dietas saludables podrían reducir las ‘placas’ cerebrales vinculadas con el riesgo de Alzheimer
JUEVES, 9 de marzo de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Los adultos mayores que comen bastante verduras de hojas, pescado y otros alimentos saludables quizá reduzcan años de su “edad cerebral”, sugiere un nuevo estudio.Los investigadores encontraron que los ad…
Learn MoreFor Seniors on Antidepressants, Adding a Drug May Work Better Than Switching
FRIDAY, March 10, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Many older adults with depression don’t respond to their first antidepressant, so doctors will switch them to another one to see if that does the trick.Now, new research suggests that the best strategy for t…
Learn MoreSleep-Initiation Insomnia, Sleep Medication Use May Increase Dementia Risk
FRIDAY, March 10, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Sleep-initiation insomnia and sleep medication usage may elevate dementia risk, according to a study published online Jan. 25 in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine.Roger Wong, Ph.D., and Margaret Ann…
Learn MoreIs 6 Hours of Sleep Enough?
FRIDAY, March 10, 2023 (HealthDay News) — When work, parenting and a packed social schedule leave you little time for shut-eye, you might think that getting by on just six hours of sleep a night is a good compromise. If so, you’re not alone.According…
Learn MoreFalls Can Be More Dangerous for Older Men Than for Women
FRIDAY, March 10, 2023 (HealthDay News) — While older women are treated for falls more often than elderly males, men are more likely to sustain skull fractures when they topple over, new research suggests.This is a serious concern because more than 3…
Learn MoreFrequent Social Activity Tied to Longer Survival in Older Adults
THURSDAY, March 9, 2023 (HealthDay News) — More frequent participation in social activity is associated with significantly longer overall survival in older people, according to a study published online March 6 in the Journal of Epidemiology & Communi…
Learn MoreTwo Healthy Diets May Reduce Brain ‘Plaques’ Tied to Alzheimer’s Risk
THURSDAY, March 9, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Elderly adults who eat plenty of leafy green vegetables, fish and other healthy fare may take years off their “brain age,” a new study suggests.Researchers found that seniors with either of two healthy eatin…
Learn MoreLa vitamina D podría ayudarlo a evitar la demencia
MARTES, 7 de marzo de 2023 (HealthDay News) — ¿Puede la vitamina D reducir el riesgo de demencia?Es muy posible, informa un equipo de investigadores británicos y canadienses.En su estudio, los investigadores pasaron alrededor de una década dando segu…
Learn MoreFomentar la paridad de género ayuda a que mujeres y hombres vivan más tiempo, según un estudio
MARTES, 7 de marzo de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Cuando un país avanza en materia de derechos de la mujer, tanto las mujeres como los hombres tienen probabilidades de vivir más, muestra un nuevo estudio global.Los investigadores encontraron que en 156 p…
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