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May
17
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Drug Improves Memory In Mice With Alzheimer's Disease
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A novel drug candidate, J147, is able to reverse memory deficits and improve several aspects of brain function in mice with advanced symptoms of Alzheimer's disease (AD), finds research in BioMed Central's open access journal Alzheimer's Research & Therap
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May
10
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Study Finds Increase In Fall-Related Traumatic Brain Injuries Among Elderly Men And Women
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"Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a major cause of hospitalization, disability, and death-worldwide, and among older adults, falling is the most common cause of TBI," writes Niina Korhonen, B.M., of the Injury and Osteoporosis Research Center, Tampere, Fin
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May
10
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A "FAST" Response To Stroke Can Reduce Long-Term Damage
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During National Stroke Awareness Month, NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital's Stroke Centers Offer Tips on How to Recognize and Prevent Strokes A stroke can strike in an instant, but can change a person's life forever. Strokes -- 80 percent of which are caused
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May
03
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Lower Extremity Physical Performance Tests May Help Identify Kidney Disease Patients At Risk For Premature Death
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Kidney disease patients who have slower walking speed on physical performance tests seem to be more burdened by their disease than patients who perform well on lower extremity physical performance tests, according to a study appearing in an upcoming issue
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May
03
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Simulator Training For Older Drivers
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In seeming contrast to the notion that the elderly often have memory problems, a new study from an HF/E researcher finds driver retraining to be an effective strategy for improving the safe-driving habits of older drivers over the long term...
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May
03
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Does Cracking Knuckles Or Joints Cause Arthritis?
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Cracking of joints, also referred to as "popping", is a form of joint manipulation that produces a popping or cracking sound, as may occur during knuckle-cracking, a deliberate action. People can crack several joints in their bodies, including the hips, w
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Apr
19
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Seniors Benefit From Social Media
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The use of social media by older people can offer valuable additional support in cases of sickness and diseases, new research from the University of Luxembourg has shown. In a new publication, Dr Anja Leist from the University's Research Unit INSIDE, conc
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Apr
05
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The Importance Of Early Diagnosis And Treatment Of Age-Related Macular Degeneration
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Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) continues to be the leading cause of visual impairment in the United States for people over age 65, according to a study recently published online in Ophthalmology, the journal of the American Academy of Ophthalmolog
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Apr
05
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Two Servings Of Fatty Fish Per Week Associated With Lower Risk Of Dying Among Older Adults
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Older adults who have higher levels of blood omega-3 levels - fatty acids found almost exclusively in fatty fish and seafood - may be able to lower their overall mortality risk by as much as 27% and their mortality risk from heart disease by about ...
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Mar
29
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CDC says fewer people are dying in hospitals, highlighting importance of end-of-life care in nursing homes, hospices
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The number of people dying in hospitals decreased 8% between 2000-2010 even as overall hospitalizations rose, suggesting nursing homes, hospices and home health providers are playing larger roles in end-of-life care. These numbers appeared in a Centers fo
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