Older Adults With Poor-Prognosis Cancers Commonly Have Preexisting Conditions
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 2, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Preexisting conditions that affect physical function and quality of life are common among older adults with poor-prognosis cancers, according to a study published online Oct. 19 in the Journal of the America…
Learn MoreEste noviembre, reciba una prueba de memoria gratis de la Alzheimer’s Foundation
MARTES, 1 de noviembre de 2022 (HealthDay News) — La detección temprana de los problemas de memoria es importante.Puede descartar una variedad de problemas de la salud, entre ellos las deficiencias vitamínicas, una afección de la tiroides, la apnea d…
Learn MoreWhat’s Better for Your Brain, Crossword Puzzles or Computer Games?
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 2, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Older adults looking to slow down memory loss might find some help in a classic brain-teaser: the crossword puzzle.That’s the suggestion of a small study that followed older adults with mild cognitive impair…
Learn MoreMeta-Analysis Shows Decrease in Dementia Risk With HTN Treatment
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 2, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Antihypertensive treatment is associated with a reduced risk for dementia, according to an individual patient data meta-analysis from randomized clinical trials published online Oct. 25 in the European Heart…
Learn MoreBad Sleep Might Raise Your Odds for Glaucoma
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 2, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Poor sleep may be linked to glaucoma, a leading cause of blindness, new research suggests. The study drew on a database of more than 400,000 people to explore links between sleep and vision loss.Glaucoma is …
Learn MoreASA: Same-Day Hip, Knee Replacement Feasible for Selected Patients
TUESDAY, Nov. 1, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Despite the pandemic and same-day admission limitations, effective multidisciplinary collaborations within Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) pathways can improve services and provide continuity of care fo…
Learn MoreHormonal Therapy Won’t Prevent Chronic Ills After Menopause: Expert Panel
TUESDAY, Nov. 1, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Experts are once again advising doctors and women against using menopausal hormone therapy to ward off chronic diseases — 20 years after a landmark trial dashed those hopes.In updated recommendations, the U.S…
Learn MoreGet a Free Memory Screening From the Alzheimer’s Foundation This November
TUESDAY, Nov. 1, 2022 (HealthDay News) – Early detection of memory issues is important. It can help rule in or out a variety of health issues, including vitamin deficiency, thyroid condition, sleep apnea, urinary tract infection and, of course, Alzhei…
Learn MoreHeading South for the Winter? Check This Medical Checklist
SUNDAY, Oct. 30, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Escaping from a cold, wintery place to a warm climate can be fun for so-called “snowbirds” who migrate south for the winter. Still, experts say it’s a good idea for older adults to prepare by having a “medical…
Learn MoreUntreated Depression May Increase Later Dementia Risk
FRIDAY, Oct. 28, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Symptomatic depression is associated with a 51 percent increased risk of dementia, according to a study published online Sept. 3 in Biological Psychiatry.Liu Yang, M.D., from Fudan University in Shanghai, and …
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