Low Scores on Memory and Thinking Tests May Signal AlzheimerÛªs Earlier than Thought – Video
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Type 2 Diabetes Impacts Cognition, Activities of Daily Living – Video
Type 2 Diabetes Impacts Cognition, Activities of Daily Living – Video
Stroke Associated With Decline in Cognitive Function – Video
Stroke Associated With Decline in Cognitive Function – Video
Signs of Hoarding in Seniors, Charlotte Today
Signs of Hoarding in Seniors, Charlotte Today
Type 2 Diabetes Impacts Cognition, Activities of Daily Living
Type 2 Diabetes Impacts Cognition, Activities of Daily Living In just two years, people with type 2 diabetes experienced negative changes in their ability to regulate blood flow in the brain, which was associated with lower scores on tests of cognition skills and their ability to perform their daily activities,...
Stroke Associated With Decline in Cognitive Function
Stroke Associated With Decline in Cognitive Function In a study that included nearly 24,000 participants, those who experienced a stroke had an acute decline in cognitive function and also accelerated and persistent cognitive decline over 6 years, according to an article in JAMA. Each year, approximately 795,000 U.S. residents experience...
Low Scores on Memory and Thinking Tests May Signal AlzheimerÛªs Earlier than Thought
Low Scores on Memory and Thinking Tests May Signal AlzheimerÛªs Earlier than Thought A study suggests that errors on memory and thinking tests may signal AlzheimerÛªs up to 18 years before the disease can be diagnosed. The research was published in the online issue of Neurologyå¨, the medical journal of...
Two-thirds of Americans Overweight or Obese
Two-thirds of Americans Overweight or Obese New estimates suggest that more than two-thirds of Americans are either overweight or obese, according to an article published online by JAMA Internal Medicine. Overweight and obesity are associated with a variety of chronic health conditions, which could potentially be avoided by preventing weight...
Tablet Computers Most Effective for Seniors in Bridging Digital Divide
Tablet Computers Most Effective for Seniors in Bridging Digital Divide New Michigan State University research has found that the use of tablets does make it easier to bridge the “digital divide”, breaking down some of the barriers that keep seniors from getting connected. In addition to being smaller, lighter and...
Vitamin D Supplementation Not Associated with Lower Blood Pressure (Video)
Vitamin D Supplementation Not Associated with Lower Blood Pressure (Video)