Neither Vitamin D Nor Omega-3 Affect Frailty Among Seniors
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 14, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Neither supplementation with vitamin D₃ nor omega-3 affect the rate of frailty change or incidence over time among older adults, according to a study published online Sept. 13 in JAMA Network Open.Ariela R…
Learn MoreLifestyle Factors May Cut Dementia Risk in Patients With Diabetes
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 14, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Among people with type 2 diabetes, seven healthy lifestyle habits reduce dementia risk, according to a study published online Sept. 14 in Neurology.Bin Wang, M.D., Ph.D., from Shanghai Ninth People’s Hospi…
Learn More¿Cuántos pasos debe dar por día, y a qué velocidad, para alargar su vida?
MARTES, 13 de septiembre de 2022 (HealthDay News) — Hay una forma fácil de reducir el riesgo de demencia, enfermedad cardiaca y cáncer: comience a caminar.Dar los 10,000 pasos recomendados al día hace una diferencia real, afirma una investigación rec…
Learn MoreMultivitamins Linked to Healthier Brains in Old Age
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 14, 2022 (HealthDay News) — A daily multivitamin might help keep your brain free from any decline in thinking skills, a new study suggests.In a trial of more than 21,000 men and women, the study authors reported that cocoa had no ben…
Learn MoreVitamin D, Fish Oil Won’t Help Elderly Stay Strong, Study Finds
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 14, 2022 (HealthDay News) — If only you could pop vitamin D and fish oil supplements to fight the frailty that often comes with aging, but new research delivers a disappointing message: Don’t count on it.In reaching that conclusion, …
Learn MoreUnas encías enfermas podrían aumentar las probabilidades de demencia
LUNES, 12 de septiembre de 2022 (HealthDay News) — La enfermedad de las encías tiene unos efectos abarcadores, y quizá aumente las probabilidades de desarrollar demencia, sugiere un nuevo estudio.En una revisión de 47 estudios que ya publicados, unos…
Learn MoreHow Many Steps a Day (and How Fast) to Lengthen Your Life?
TUESDAY, Sept. 13, 2022 (HealthDay News) — There’s an easy way to reduce your risk for dementia, heart disease and cancer: Start walking.Getting in those recommended 10,000 steps a day makes a real difference, new research affirms, but even fewer wil…
Learn MoreSummary Elixhauser Comorbidity Score Developed for Use in Older Adults
TUESDAY, Sept. 13, 2022 (HealthDay News) — The summary Elixhauser (S-Elixhauser) comorbidity score is well calibrated and internally validated, but has no clear advantage over other comorbidity indices, according to a study published online Sept. 13 …
Learn MorePoll: Most Americans Over 50 Suffer Some Type of Joint Pain
TUESDAY, Sept. 13, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Aching joints are common for people over 50, but it’s still important to talk to a doctor about it rather than endlessly self-medicating, experts say. Now, a new poll from the University of Michigan breaks d…
Learn MoreUnhealthy Gums Could Up Your Odds for Dementia
MONDAY, Sept. 12, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Gum disease has far-reaching effects and may increase your odds of developing dementia, a new study suggests.In a review of 47 previously published studies, researchers in Finland found that tooth loss, deep …
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