Atopic Eczema Tied to Higher Risk for Dementia in Older Adults
TUSDAY, Aug. 9, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Atopic eczema is associated with a small but increased risk for incident dementia, according to a study published in the August issue of the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology.
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Learn MoreRural Americans With Early Alzheimer’s Find It Tough to See Specialists
TUESDAY, Aug. 9, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Rural Americans with early-onset Alzheimer’s disease are less likely than city dwellers to see a specialist and undergo tests that can help them and their families manage, new research reveals.While most Alzhe…
Learn MoreRural Americans With Early Alzheimer’s Find It Tough to See Specialists
TUESDAY, Aug. 9, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Rural Americans with early-onset Alzheimer’s disease are less likely than city dwellers to see a specialist and undergo tests that can help them and their families manage, new research reveals.While most Alzhe…
Learn MoreData Shows 2 Biggest Factors for Cancer Risk
MONDAY, Aug. 8, 2022 (HealthDay News) – Smoking and older age are the two most important risk factors for cancer, a new, large study shows.The researchers also said doctors should look at excess body fat, family history and several other factors to he…
Learn MoreDancing Past 100
At 104, my great-aunt Lenore Schaeffer* was a sort of living legend. She appeared in Newsweek and on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno, but not only because she had outlived most of her peers and the average American. It’s because she out-danced most of …
Learn MoreMany Seniors Love Pickleball, But Injuries Can Happen
SATURDAY, Aug. 6, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Pickleball has become a wildly popular sport for older Americans, but seniors who enjoy playing it should know about potential injuries and how to avoid them. The most common problem is with the rotator cuff …
Learn MoreTwo-Thirds of Older Adults Use Integrative Medicine Strategies
FRIDAY, Aug. 5, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Many older adults report using at least one integrative medicine strategy, according to the results of the latest University of Michigan National Poll on Healthy Aging.
Researchers from the University of …
Learn MoreEl estilo de vida podría ser clave para ayudarlo a evitar la demencia
JUEVES, 4 de agosto de 2022 (HealthDay News) — Socializar, hacer cursos y hacer ejercicio pueden mejorar la reserva cognitiva de su cerebro y evitar problemas de memoria y pensamiento en el futuro, sugiere un nuevo estudio.La reserva cognitiva se ref…
Learn MoreEl estilo de vida podría ser clave para ayudarlo a evitar la demencia
JUEVES, 4 de agosto de 2022 (HealthDay News) — Socializar, hacer cursos y hacer ejercicio pueden mejorar la reserva cognitiva de su cerebro y evitar problemas de memoria y pensamiento en el futuro, sugiere un nuevo estudio.La reserva cognitiva se ref…
Learn MoreBeing a Victim of Fraud May Increase Blood Pressure in Seniors
THURSDAY, Aug. 4, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Fraud victimization in older adults is associated with high blood pressure (BP), according to a study published online Aug. 3 in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society.Melissa Lamar, Ph.D., from Rush …
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