Just on the heels of our beloved aspirin being linked to macular degeneration, now a new study suggests that statins, you know Crestor, Lipitor and the like, could lead to diabetes in older women. In a study of more than 150,000 diabetes-free women in their 50s, 60s and 70s, about...
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Aspirin Use Can Possibly Worsen or Cause Wet Macular Degeneration
Peter Dazeley A European Eye Study has found that the beloved daily aspirin could have a down side when it comes to your site. Researchers found that frequent aspirin use was associated with wet macular degeneration and the odds rose with increasing frequency of consumption. The wet form of the...
Vitamins B, C, D and E and Omega-3 Support Better Cognitive Function
Researchers have linked specific vitamins and nutrients in the diet with cognitive performance and the risk of Alzheimeräó»s disease. The research, published in the journal Neurology, showed that people with healthier diets äóî rich in omega-3 fatty acids and a variety of vitamins äóî had bigger brains and better cognitive...
NCOA Publishes 10 Senior Scams to Beware
The National Council on Aging has published yet another great Top 10 list, this for typical senior scams. Over 90% of all reported elder abuse is committed by an older personÛªs own family members, most often their adult children, followed by grandchildren, nieces and nephews, and others. Be able to...
Class Helps People Help Elders
From the LA Times… Valencia’s College of the Canyons in Ca. has designed a course to train students to help the elderly cope with chronic medical conditions and live more comfortably. The semester-long pilot program is the first of its kind in the country, administrators told the Times. During the...
Statins protect against influenza mortality, study shows
Statins, you know Lipitor, Crestor, etc, continue to show they have new uses. Kind of a wonder drug just like baby aspirin! Researchers have found they appear to reduce the risk of death in patients hospitalized with the flu. In a study of 3,043 men and women hospitalized with the...