Air pollution could increase risk of premature death
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Alyssa Salela
Jul 23, 2017
Long-term exposure to air pollutants may be linked to an increased risk of premature death, according to a recent study.
Sleep troubles could lead to an increased risk of Alzheimer’s
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Alyssa Salela
Jul 18, 2017
People with chronic sleep disorders may be at a higher risk for Alzheimer’s disease, according to a recently published study.
‘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...
Polypharmacy could increase risk of falls, other problems
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Alyssa Salela
Jul 16, 2017
Older adults who take several medications are at a higher risk for falls, among other health complications, a recently published study finds.
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.
Interventions can help reverse physical frailty, study finds
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Alyssa Salela
Jun 21, 2017
Diet, exercise and stimulating activities are keys to reversing physical frailty, recent research has found.
‘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...