Brain-Imaging Drug Approved for Alzheimer’s Detection
2013-10-25
Vizamyl is used with PET scan to screen for signs of dementiaContinue Reading
Common Blood Pressure Drugs Tied to Lower Risk of Alzheimer’s: Study
2013-10-24
Since some classes of meds had the effect but others didn’t, more than just blood pressure may be at workContinue Reading
Stenting of Neck Arteries Tied to Higher Stroke Risk in Seniors
2013-10-24
Evidence review comparing stent placement to procedure called endarterectomy found mixed resultsContinue Reading
Lower Blood Sugar Levels May Aid Memory, Study Suggests
2013-10-23
Blood glucose levels on the higher end of the normal range linked to poorer results on memory testContinue Reading
Seniors With Serious Injuries Often Don’t Receive Specialized Care
2013-10-23
Elderly patients treated in regular emergency rooms have higher mortality rates after releaseContinue Reading
Smartphones May Help Nursing Home Docs Spot Drug Mishaps
2013-10-22
90 percent of physicians who used mobile devices avoided at least one error in the previous month, study saysContinue Reading
Being Web-Savvy Tied to Better Health in Seniors: Study
2013-10-22
Nonusers were less likely to exercise, eat a healthy diet or get colon cancer screeningContinue Reading
Just 12 Percent of Women Over 50 Are ‘Satisfied’ With Their Bodies
2013-10-22
Study finds that those who feel comfortable with their weight exercise often but rarely diet to stay thinContinue Reading
Learning Challenging Skills Tied to Better Memory in Seniors
2013-10-22
Taking up an activity such as digital photography appears to give a boost to aging brainsContinue Reading
Don’t Routinely Test for Kidney Disease in Those Without Symptoms: Experts
2013-10-21
There isn’t enough evidence to justify widespread screening, American College of Physicians saysContinue Reading
Could a Good Night’s Sleep Guard Against Alzheimer’s?
2013-10-21
Study found that older people who got less sleep had less of the disease’s hallmark plaques in their brainsContinue Reading
‘Body Clock’ May Explain Why Some Body Parts Age Faster Than Others
2013-10-21
Nature has a way of keeping time within the human anatomy, study suggestsContinue Reading
Stalking Can Take Mental Toll on Victims, Study Confirms
2013-10-18
The psychological effects are even more profound for women who were stalked as adults, results showContinue Reading
Ladies, Take 5 Steps to Avoid Osteoporosis
2013-10-18
Many women unaware the risk of bone-thinning disease rises after menopause, experts sayContinue Reading