Managing hypertension may help Parkinson’s symptoms, too
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Alyssa Salela
Jul 10, 2017
People with hypertension may fare worse than those with normal blood pressure if they receive a Parkinson’ disease diagnosis, according to the results of a new study. Researchers say that managing...
Yoga proves to be effective treatment for chronic lower back pain
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Alyssa Salela
Jul 07, 2017
Yoga classes designed to address lower back pain produced results similar to physical therapy for people with chronic lower back pain, a Boston Medical Center study has found.
Olive oil may decrease risk of Alzheimer’s
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Alyssa Salela
Jul 06, 2017
Extra-virgin olive oil reduced markers for Alzheimer’s disease in a recent study.
TV-watching may affect muscle health later in life, study finds
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Alyssa Salela
Jul 05, 2017
The time older adults spend watching TV can affect their future independence, a recent study found.
Healthcare costs in retirement expected to increase
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Alyssa Salela
Jun 25, 2017
Healthcare costs are expected to continue rising faster than inflation and Social Security, according to a recent report.
‘Pet therapy’ could be putting residents, others in danger
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Alyssa Salela
Jun 20, 2017
As “pet therapy” programs become more popular, a new study finds that senior living communities often deviate from animal visitation guidelines meant to protect residents, staff, visitors and...
People in the news, June 20
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Alyssa Salela
Jun 19, 2017
New appointments, promotions and honors related to Acts Retirement-Life Communities, Aegis Living, Asbury Group, Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare, Erickson Living, Friendship, Integral Senior Living, LCB Senior...
New diagnosis, treatment guidelines issued for dementia with Lewy bodies
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Alyssa Salela
Jun 19, 2017
The Dementia with Lewy Bodies Consortium has issued new guidelines for diagnosing and treating dementia with Lewy bodies.
New source of muscle decline in old age identified
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Alyssa Salela
Jun 12, 2017
The loss of muscle stem cells may be a large contributing factor to muscle decline in old age, a study performed on mice found. Previously, it was thought that the loss of motor neurons was the main contributing...
Antioxidant could delay skin aging
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Alyssa Salela
Jun 09, 2017
Methylene blue, a common antioxidant, may delay skin aging, researchers say.