Vision Problems may Boost Dementia Risk
In older adults, untreated sight problems may increase dementia risk, according to a new systematic review and meta-analysis of 16 studies involving 76,373 participants.
The results of the study, published in the peer-reviewed journal Aging ...
Single Brain Scan can Detect Alzheimer’s Disease
A single brain MRI scan can accurately detect whether the patient is at risk for Alzheimer’s disease or not, reveals a new study.
The research uses machine learning technology to look at structural features within the brain, including in ...
Does Shingles Increase Dementia Risk?
No, shingles do not increase the risk of dementia, reveals a new study.
Shingles a viral infection caused by the reactivation of the chickenpox virus results in a painful blistering rash due to nerve inflammation along one side of the body or ...
How to Reduce Mobility Problems in the Elderly?
Regular exercise along with dietary advice from an expert can reduce mobility problems in older people, reveals a trial published by the BMJ .
The combination of aerobic (walking), strength, flexibility, and balance exercises alongside ...
Collaborative Vision to Improve Aging Community Needs
Health outcomes for ageing Australians may be improved through new research collaboration as per a study at the Flinders University and Adelaide Primary Health Network (PHN — a not-for-profit organisation, established and funded by the Federal ...
Sleep Well for 7 Hours a Day as You Grow Older
Seven hours is the ideal amount of sleep for people in their middle age and upwards, say researchers from the University of Cambridge and Fudan University.
Why Is Sleep Important For The Body & Mind?
Sleep plays an important role in ...
World's First Tiny Brain Implant can Reverse Parkinson's Symptoms
World’s first tiny deep brain stimulation (DBS) device has been developed and implanted into a brain to reverse the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease.
New Discovery to Override Parkinson’s Disease
Surgeons at Southmead Hospital in Bristol used ...
Urinary Symptoms May Affect Mortality Risk
Moderate to severe lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS), such as incontinence and frequent nighttime urination (nocturia), are linked to higher death risk among men in their fifties and older. This study was published in the Lippincott portfolio by ...
Calcium Supplements May Up Heart Disease Risk in Older People
Calcium supplements may increase the risk of death among older adults with aortic valve stenosis, reveals a new study.
Calcium supplements are frequently given to older people to lessen the risk of brittle bones (osteoporosis) and fractures. ...
Vision Loss Leading Cause of Mental Health Issues in Elderly
Among older adults aged older than 60 years, age-related macular degeneration (AMD), which accounts for 8.7% of all blindness worldwide, is the most common cause of anxiety and depression.
AMD is a disease where abnormal blood vessels grow in ...
Muscle Strength may Predict Fracture Risks for Older Men
Older men with lower amounts of muscle mass have significantly increased the risk of hip and potentially other fractures, according to new research led by investigators at Sutter Health’s San Francisco Coordinating Center (SFCC) in San Francisco. ...
50% of Older Adults Now Die With a Dementia Diagnosis, Up Sharply: Study
Nearly 50% of all older adults now die with a dementia diagnosis listed on their medical record, up 36% from two decades ago, a new study shows.
But that sharp rise may have more to do with better public awareness, more detailed medical ...
Study Improves Understanding of Skin Physiology during Aging
New study advanced the understanding of changes in skin physiology over the years and the consequent loss of skin sensoriality.
A study recently published in the scientific journal Neurobiology of Aging was done in partnership with ...
Alzheimer’s Drug May Also Improve Memory in Down Syndrome
New potential treatments for Alzheimer’s disease may improve cognitive function in people with Down syndrome.
The drug sargramostim (GM-CSF, which stands for granulocyte-macrophage colony-stimulating factor) is the first to show memory ...
Older Adults Using Statins May Have Lower Risk of Parkinsonism
Older people taking statin drugs have a lower chance of developing parkinsonism later compared to people who were not taking statins.
The research is published in the online issue of Neurology , the medical journal of the American Academy of ...
