Chocolate consumption could improve cognitive function
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Alyssa Salela
Jul 11, 2017
Daily intake of cocoa or chocolate could improve cognitive performance, especially in vulnerable populations such as the elderly, according to a recent review of literature on the topic.
App could improve memory in those with dementia
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Alyssa Salela
Jul 10, 2017
A new “brain training” app could help improve memory for people in the early stages of dementia, according to the results of a recent study.
Managing hypertension may help Parkinson’s symptoms, too
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Alyssa Salela
Jul 10, 2017
People with hypertension may fare worse than those with normal blood pressure if they receive a Parkinson’ disease diagnosis, according to the results of a new study. Researchers say that managing...
Yoga proves to be effective treatment for chronic lower back pain
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Alyssa Salela
Jul 07, 2017
Yoga classes designed to address lower back pain produced results similar to physical therapy for people with chronic lower back pain, a Boston Medical Center study has found.
Olive oil may decrease risk of Alzheimer’s
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Alyssa Salela
Jul 06, 2017
Extra-virgin olive oil reduced markers for Alzheimer’s disease in a recent study.
TV-watching may affect muscle health later in life, study finds
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Alyssa Salela
Jul 05, 2017
The time older adults spend watching TV can affect their future independence, a recent study found.
One in six older adults abused, research finds
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Alyssa Salela
Jun 26, 2017
One in six older adults around the world has experienced some type of abuse, according to recent research by the World Health Organization study. The number is higher than previously thought.
Healthcare costs in retirement expected to increase
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Alyssa Salela
Jun 25, 2017
Healthcare costs are expected to continue rising faster than inflation and Social Security, according to a recent report.
Interventions can help reverse physical frailty, study finds
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Alyssa Salela
Jun 21, 2017
Diet, exercise and stimulating activities are keys to reversing physical frailty, recent research has found.
‘Pet therapy’ could be putting residents, others in danger
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Alyssa Salela
Jun 20, 2017
As “pet therapy” programs become more popular, a new study finds that senior living communities often deviate from animal visitation guidelines meant to protect residents, staff, visitors and...