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High Blood Pressure In Later Life Reduces Risk Of Dementia
By Angela Laguipo | Jan 19, 2017 06:52 PM ESTPeople who developed hypertension in later life are at a lower risk of dementia, a new study found.
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Taking A Nap For An Hour After Lunch May Boost Brain Power In Older Adults
By Angela Laguipo | Jan 09, 2017 09:00 AM ESTOlder adults may experience declines in memory and cognitive thinking. A new study says taking a one hour nap after lunch could boost brain power in seniors.
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Major Depression Increases Risk of Death in Older Adults
By Cheri Cheng | Jul 01, 2014 10:47 AM EDTA new study found that major depression alone can increase risk of death in older adults.
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Talking to Someone Can Improve Memory for Older Adults
By Cheri Cheng | May 07, 2014 01:36 PM EDTA new study found that seniors can retain information better if they talked to someone about it.
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Volunteering In Older Years Boosts Physical Health
By Michelle Gil | Oct 25, 2013 12:46 PM EDTNew studies show that older adults who volunteer on a weekly and yearly basis are in better physical health than those adults similar in ages who do not volunteer.
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Elderly in Care Residences At High Risk of Head Injuries
By Christine Hsu | Oct 07, 2013 12:49 PM EDTOlder adults living in long-term care facilities are at high risk of head injuries, according to a new study.
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Binge Drinking Tied to Insomnia, Study
By Christine Hsu | Jun 10, 2013 04:09 PM EDTIf you're having problems falling asleep, doctors say you should lay off the bottle.
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Mediterranean Diet Trumps Low-Fat Diet in Fighting Off Dementia
By Christine Hsu | May 21, 2013 11:17 AM EDTNew research reveals more evidence why people should start switching to the Mediterranean diet. Not only will eating like the Spanish and Italians lower the risk of heart attacks, stroke, asthma and cancer, it can also improve and preserve brainpower more effectively than low-fat diets, according to a new study.
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Facebook May Boost Your Memory
By Makini Brice | Feb 25, 2013 01:46 PM ESTThe next time your boss catches you on Facebook, you might want to say that you’re improving your memory.
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Quitting Smoking in Old Age Slashes the Risk of Heart Attack and Stroke by 40 Percent
By Christine Hsu | Feb 22, 2013 05:08 PM ESTIt's never too late to quit smoking, according to a new study that found that lifelong smokers who gave up smoking later on in life were able to cut their risk of heart attack and stroke by an overwhelming 40 percent within just five years of quitting.
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Poor Sleep Linked to Memory Loss in Older Adults
By Affirunisa Kankudti | Jan 28, 2013 04:46 AM ESTPoor quality of sleep during old age prevents memories from being stored in the brain, according to a new study. Researchers say that the study helps understand the link between memory, the aging brain and sleep quality, and add that the new findings will pave the way for new therapeutics designed to strengthen memory and improve the quality of life in older adults.
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Feeling of Well-Being Increases With Age
By Drishya Nair | Dec 09, 2012 06:23 AM ESTWhile most young people dread even the idea of aging, a new study suggests that it might not be that bad after all. The research suggests that aging may come with a few perks too. Typically, aging is viewed as a sign of weakness and is often associated only with physical and mental decline. However, a comprehensive study of 1,006 older adults in San Diego by researchers from the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine and Stanford University contradicts this view with its findings.
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Group Interaction Significant for Health Benefits in Elderly
By Drishya Nair | Dec 09, 2012 04:27 AM ESTA new study emphasizes the benefits of 'water clubs' in care homes for the elderly. 'Water club' is where members of the care home come together to discuss about the benefits of drinking more water and encourage each other to increase their water intake. Researchers through a new study claim that apart from the benefits of drinking water itself, the fact that it is done in a group, and the social nature of the activity is very beneficial for the residents' wellbeing.
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Frail Elderly More Likely to Have 'Food Insufficiency': Study
By Drishya Nair | Nov 06, 2012 08:26 AM ESTA national study of the elderly in America reveals that "frail" citizens with limited mobility and low physical activity are more likely to report having a "food insufficiency" when compared to those who are not frail. According to the study which is nationally representative and involved 4700 older citizens, frail elderly are five times more likely to report lack of food than others. People included in the study were 60 years and above and the data used for the study was from the Third National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey.
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Older Adults Can Cut Down Risk of Dementia By Exercising Regularly
By Drishya Nair | Nov 02, 2012 11:54 AM EDTExercising regularly has various health benefits for people of all age groups. Not only does it keep one physically fit, it also has a considerably positive impact on people's psychological well-being. A new study suggests that seniors who indulge in regular physical activity may benefit from it by reducing their chances of contracting dementia. The study has found that older, non-disabled people who exercised regularly cut down their risk of vascular-related dementia by 40 percent and cognitive impairment of any etiology by 60 percent.
