Geriatrics

A recent study examined the effects of aerobic exercise on cognitive function in older adults with cognitive impairment due to disease of the small blood vessels of the brain—the most common form of...

A recent study examined the multidimensionality of exercise and the specific components that are associated with cardiovascular mortality in the elderly.

Frailty or pre-frailty is common among patients deemed candidates for thoracic surgical procedures, according to a new study.

A new trial aimed to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of screening colonoscopy to prevent colorectal cancer in adults aged 70 to 79 years.

A recent study tested the effects of current heavy alcohol consumption on neurocognitive function in older adults.

A new retrospective study of Medicare beneficiaries investigated the use of fracture-associated prescription drugs before and after an initial fracture occurred.

A recent study sought to quantify the epidemiologic features and effect of tinnitus on quality of life and to analyze trends in tinnitus management in adults.

A recent study evaluated the relationship between physical activity and risk of death in older adults, and whether lower levels of activity could effectively reduce mortality rates.

New research evaluated the relationship between midlife fitness levels and the risk of stroke after the age of 65.

Maintaining a busier schedule may be linked to better performance on tests of memory, information processing, and reasoning in older adults, according to a new study.