Is There a Link Between Oral Health and the Rate of Cognitive Decline? Better oral hygiene and regular dental visits may play a role in slowing cognitive decline as people age, although evidence is not definitive enough to suggest that one causes the other. The findings, published in the Journal...
Archives: April 2016
Our Friday Song of the Week – This Land is Your Land
Our Friday Song of the Week – This Land is Your Land
Depression, Diabetes Linked to Increased Risk of Dementia
Depression, Diabetes Linked to Increased Risk of Dementia People with depression and/or type 2 diabetes are at an increased risk for dementia and that risk is even greater among individuals diagnosed with both, according to an article published by JAMA Psychiatry. As many as 20 percent of people with type...
Eating Mediterranean Diet Lowers Hip Fracture Risk in Women
Eating Mediterranean Diet Lowers Hip Fracture Risk in Women Eating a Mediterranean diet full of fruits, vegetables, fish, nuts, legumes and whole grains appears to be associated with a lower risk of hip fracture in women, although the actual risk reduction was small, according to a study published online...
Unnecessary Transitions Linked to Medication Errors, Readmissions, Risk of Death
Unnecessary Transitions Linked to Medication Errors, Readmissions, Risk of Death Having coordinated care and a long-term care plan in place that considers the needs of a person with dementia may reduce unnecessary transitions, say the authors of a study published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society. For older...
Our Friday Song of the Week – Celebrate
Our Friday Song of the Week – Celebrate
Mindfulness Meditation Improves Lower Back Pain Compared to Usual Care
Mindfulness Meditation Improves Lower Back Pain Compared to Usual Care Adults with chronic back pain were able to relieve their pain through mindfulness stress reduction and cognitive behavioral therapy, according to a study appearing in JAMA. There is need for treatments with demonstrated effectiveness that are low risk and have...