Alzheimer’s brain changes may be the culprit when an older person with no known cognitive decline has a fall, according to a new study. These falls tend to occur about five years before memory loss and confusion arise, the researchers say.
A study comparing the physical and cognitive performance of people between the ages of 75 and 80 shows a trend of increasing functional abilities in later life.
Omega-3 supplements should be a standard preventive treatment for people with cardiovascular disease or who are recovering from heart attack, according to Mayo Clinic researchers.
