‘Brain training’ program proves ineffective for some applications
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Alyssa Salela
Jul 17, 2017
A proprietary “brain training” program had no effect on decision-making or cognitive functioning except for basic practice effects in a recent study, according to researchers at the University...
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...
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.
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.
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...
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.
Lifespan-enhancing treatments may not enhance good health, study finds
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Alyssa Salela
Jun 08, 2017
Therapies used to extend one’s life may not translate to increasing overall health, a recent study finds.
UTI antibiotic treatment may not be correct for older adults
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Alyssa Salela
Jun 07, 2017
Prescribing antibiotics for older adults with urinary tract infection symptoms may be causing more harm than previously believed, a new study finds.
People in the news, June 6
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Alyssa Salela
Jun 06, 2017
Appointments and awards involving Community at Asbury Place, Brookmeade, Era Living, Erickson Living, Hebrew SeniorLife, Sage Senior Living, Sodexo, Springpoint Senior Living and Welltower.
Debt collection and credit cards have been two of the top focuses of complaints that older adults made to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau since the independent government agency was founded in...