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Prolonged Sleep Telling Sign of Developing Dementia
By Beth Vargas | Feb 26, 2017 06:53 PM ESTA recent study shows relationship between dementia and the need for longer sleep but does not prove cause and effect.
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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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Popular Heartburn Medication can Increase Dementia Risk, Study Says
By Cheri Cheng | Feb 16, 2016 09:39 AM ESTA group of popular heartburn medications has been linked to an increased risk of dementia, a new study reported.
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Obama Initiates Moves To Expand Retirement Savings
By Jenn Loro | Jan 27, 2016 10:34 AM ESTPresident Barack Obama is due to include in his proposed budget measures to the Congress a retirement plan for 30 million American workers to save money for retirement.
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American Centenarians Increasing In Number
By Jenn Loro | Jan 22, 2016 08:56 AM ESTNew data from the Census Bureau reveals that American centenarians are the fastest-growing age segment of the population which has seen a five-fold increase since the 1980’s.
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Risk of Dementia, Stroke Increases in Seniors Due to Lack of Proper Sleep
By Kanika Gupta | Jan 15, 2016 07:09 PM ESTThere are many serious health conditions associated with lack of sleep. For seniors, it may be more serious as it increases their risk of dementia and stroke
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Poor Sleeping Patterns in Seniors linked to an Increased Risk of Stroke
By Cheri Cheng | Jan 15, 2016 11:30 AM ESTSeniors who do not sleep well have a higher risk of developing unhealthy changes to their brain's blood vessels, a new study reported.
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High Levels of Vitamin D do not reduce risk of falls in Seniors, Study Says
By Cheri Cheng | Jan 06, 2016 09:44 AM ESTHigher doses of vitamin D do not lower risk of falls in seniors aged 70 and above, a new study found.
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Active and Fit Seniors do not have a lower risk of falling, Study Finds
By Cheri Cheng | Dec 17, 2015 11:43 AM ESTSeniors who are more active and fit than their fellow peers do not have a reduced risk of falling, a new study concluded.
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Seniors from Rural Parts of the U.S. Live Shorter than Seniors from Urban Areas, Study Finds
By Cheri Cheng | Nov 12, 2015 05:01 PM ESTSeniors living in rural areas of the United States are more likely to die earlier than those living in urban areas, a new study reported.
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Cholesterol Lowering Drugs could Reduce the Effects of the Flu Vaccine, Studies Suggest
By Cheri Cheng | Oct 29, 2015 03:11 PM EDTSeniors taking cholesterol-reducing drugs, statins, might not be fully protected from the flu, two new studies suggested.
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Many People with Dementia do not get Screened, Study Reports
By Cheri Cheng | Nov 26, 2014 04:13 PM ESTIn a new study, researchers examined the screening rate for people suffering from dementia and discovered that the majority of these people never see a doctor for mental health issues.
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Seniors’ Brains do not Filter New Information
By Cheri Cheng | Nov 26, 2014 12:31 PM ESTEven though seniors still had mental flexibility, they could not effectively filter out irrelevant information, a new study reported.
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Hip Fracture Risk Increases with Weight Loss of 10 percent or more in Elderly
By Cheri Cheng | Nov 15, 2014 12:12 PM ESTAccording to a new study, older people who lose 10 percent or more in weight have a higher risk of hip fracture.
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Vitamin B12, Folic Acid not linked to Boosting Memory, Study Finds
By Cheri Cheng | Nov 13, 2014 12:44 PM ESTA new study found that taking a vitamin B12-folic acid supplement each day did not boost memory in seniors.
