Brain Protein Might Offer New Clues to Alzheimer’s Treatment
2016-01-27
High levels of BDNF appear to slow mental decline, researchers say
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Brain Protein Might Offer New Clues to Alzheimer’s Treatment
2016-01-27
High levels of BDNF appear to slow mental decline, researchers say
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Seniors Need to Take Extra Care in the Cold
2016-01-27
U.S. National Institute on Aging warns about hypothermiaContinue Reading
After Heart Surgery, House Calls by Physician’s Assistants Help
2016-01-26
Patients who had two visits were less likely to need hospital readmission, study saysContinue Reading
Majority of Americans Wants Medicare to Cover Obesity Treatments
2016-01-22
Survey finds about three-quarters support expanding care to cover weight-loss drugsContinue Reading
Clot-Busters Might Be Useful for ‘Previously Dependent’ Stroke Patients
2016-01-22
Study finds favorable results among older adults who already had health problemsContinue Reading
Many Older Americans May Get Unneeded Breast, Prostate Cancer Screenings
2016-01-21
Seniors shouldn’t be checked if they have less than 10 years to live, but study found almost 16 percent do
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Computer-Based Test Aims to Predict Dementia Risk
2016-01-21
It’s not valid for people older than 80, and more research is needed before it could be usedContinue Reading
Americans 100 and Older Are Living Even Longer Now
2016-01-21
Death rates for the oldest old have been dropping since 2008, CDC report findsContinue Reading
Frail Seniors Face Increased Death Risk After Surgery, Study Suggests
2016-01-21
Patients and physicians should consider overall health before elective procedures, researchers sayContinue Reading
Anesthesia After 40 Not Linked to Mental Decline Later, Study Finds
2016-01-20
For adults, mild thinking and memory problems that may develop over time are unrelated, researchers sayContinue Reading
Screen Nursing Home Residents for B12 Deficiency: Researchers
2016-01-19
Medications can block absorption of the vitamin, causing mental harmsContinue Reading
Low Bicarbonate Levels May Be a Danger for Seniors
2016-01-14
Healthy older people have greater risk of death if blood bicarbonate level too low, research suggestsContinue Reading
For Seniors, Poor Sleep May Mean Higher Stroke Risk, Study Suggests
2016-01-14
Researchers found those who woke up the most were more likely to have hardening of brain arteriesContinue Reading