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Exercise
Exercise
Study: Walking Distance, Speed Affects CVD Risk in Older Adults
11/23/2015
A recent study evaluated the effectiveness of guideline-recommended levels of physical activity at lowering the risk of cardiovascular disease among older adults.
11/23/2015
Dementia
Dementia
Could Changes in Sense of Humor Indicate Dementia Risk?
11/11/2015
The potential relevance of changes in sense of humor in predicting risk of dementia was explored in a recent study.
11/11/2015
osteoarthritis
osteoarthritis
Could Vitamin D Help to Prevent Onset of Osteoarthritis?
10/21/2015
New research examined the effects of vitamin D supplementation on the risk of onset or worsening of osteoarthritis.
10/21/2015
fracture site
fracture site
Can Drinking Tea Reduce Fracture Risk in Older Women?
10/16/2015
A recent study examined the effects of black tea consumption and dietary flavonoids on bone health and the risk of fractures in older women.
10/16/2015
Geriatrics
Geriatrics
Snoring, apnea linked to diabetes risk in older adults
10/09/2015
<p>Sleep-disordered breathing may nearly double the risk of type 2 diabetes for older patients, researchers say.</p>
10/09/2015
Exercise
Exercise
Can One Hour of Daily Walking Decrease Early Death Risk?
10/07/2015
New research examined how replacing 1 hour of sitting every day with an hour of walking effected the risk of early death in middle-aged adults.
10/07/2015
Research Summary
old man wearing mask getting vaccine
Research Summary
High-Dose vs Standard-Dose Influenza Vaccine in Older Adults
10/03/2015
Miranda Manier, BA
A large, randomized trial in Denmark found no significant difference between high-dose and standard-dose influenza vaccines for preventing influenza- or pneumonia-related hospitalization in adults aged 65...
10/03/2015
nsaid
nsaid
Is Chronic Use of NSAIDs and Cox-2 Inhibitors Safe?
08/31/2015
A recent study examined the safety of chronic use of various non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs in older adults with arthritis and no history of cardiovascular disease.
08/31/2015
FAQ
physician holding elderly patient's hand
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions About Agitation in Alzheimer Disease From Caregivers and Clinicians
08/22/2015
Miranda Manier, BA
Agitation is one of the most challenging symptoms of Alzheimer disease—for both clinicians and caregivers. This FAQ answers the most common questions about recognizing, managing, and treating agitation,...
08/22/2015
Heart failure
Heart failure
Moderate Activity Best for Preventing HF in Older Patients
08/18/2015
Recent research investigated whether levels of total physical activity were associated with the risk of developing heart failure.
08/18/2015