‘Virtual’ Museum Visits Are Good Medicine for Seniors
TUESDAY, Aug. 16, 2022 (HealthDay News) — By combining technology with interactive art activities, older people at home can have museums come to them — and this can support their physical, mental and social well-being, a new study reports. “This par…
Learn MoreU.S. Nursing Homes Are Understaffed, But Minority Communities Have It Worst
MONDAY, Aug. 15, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Staffing shortages at nursing homes across the United States are severe in disadvantaged areas where needs may be greatest, researchers say.The study — recently published in the Journal of the American Geriatr…
Learn MoreUna nueva legislación federal podría reducir los costos de los medicamentos
VIERNES, 12 de agosto de 2022 (HealthDay News) — Se anticipa que la Ley de la Reducción de la Inflación (Inflation Reduction Act) reduzca los gastos de desembolso por los medicamentos de muchos adultos mayores de EE. UU., pero la mayoría de sus benef…
Learn MoreLas actividades cotidianas que pueden reducir el riesgo de demencia
VIERNES, 12 de agosto de 2022 (HealthDay News) — Leer, hacer yoga y pasar tiempo con amigos y familiares quizá lo ayuden a reducir su riesgo de demencia, muestra un estudio reciente.”Unos estudios anteriores han mostrado que las actividades de ocio s…
Learn MoreCuando la audición de los perros mayores se reduce, el riesgo de demencia aumenta
VIERNES, 12 de agosto de 2022 (HealthDay News) — Cuando el oído de los perros desaparece, sus habilidades mentales son las siguientes en hacerlo, revela una investigación reciente.En el estudio, los investigadores examinaron la pérdida auditiva en pe…
Learn MoreHow Will New Federal Legislation Cut Drug Costs?
FRIDAY, Aug. 12, 2022 (HealthDay News) — The Inflation Reduction Act is expected to bring out-of-pocket drug costs down for many U.S. seniors, but most of its benefits are not immediate.
Under the law, Medicare will now be allowed to negotiate th…
Learn MoreHere’s How New Federal Legislation Might Cut Your Drug Costs
FRIDAY, Aug. 12, 2022 (HealthDay News) — The Inflation Reduction Act is expected to bring out-of-pocket drug costs down for many U.S. seniors, but most of its benefits aren’t immediate.Under the law, Medicare will now be allowed to negotiate the cost…
Learn MoreFormulary Restrictions May Worsen Atrial Fibrillation Outcomes
FRIDAY, Aug. 12, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Limiting access to non-vitamin K antagonist oral anticoagulants (NOACs) may exacerbate underuse of anticoagulants and increase the risk for adverse health outcomes, such as stroke, among patients with newly …
Learn MoreEveryday Activities That Can Cut Your Odds for Dementia
FRIDAY, Aug. 12, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Reading, doing yoga and spending time with family and friends might help lower your risk of dementia, a new study suggests.”Previous studies have shown that leisure activities were associated with various heal…
Learn MoreWhen Older Dogs’ Hearing Fades, Risk of Dementia Rises
FRIDAY, Aug. 12, 2022 (HealthDay News) — When dogs’ hearing fades, their mental skills follow, new research reveals.For the study, the researchers examined the link between hearing loss in aging dogs and dementia. The findings shed light on ways sens…
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