How Puzzles, Games Might Help Your Aging Brain
MONDAY, Dec. 10, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Those Sunday crossword puzzles may not prevent the aging brain from slowing down — but they might protect it in a different way, a newRead More…
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Smoking and Diabetes Linked to Calcium Buildup in Brain
TUESDAY, June 12, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Smoking and diabetes could increase the risk of abnormal calcium buildup in the brain, a new Dutch study suggests. The study included nearly 2,000 people,Read More…
A New Hip May Mean a Longer, Better Life
MONDAY, March 12, 2018 (HealthDay News) — A hip replacement may help seniors live longer — for at least a decade anyway, a new study from Sweden suggests. “Our study suggests thatRead More…
Low Blood Sodium Tied to Impaired Thinking in Older Men
THURSDAY, Feb. 8, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Lower sodium levels in the blood are associated with mental impairment and decline in older men, a new study finds. The findings may be ofRead More…
Your Attitude About Aging Might Affect Odds for Dementia
WEDNESDAY, Feb. 7, 2018 (HealthDay News) — If you hope to avoid dementia in old age, having an upbeat view on aging itself might help, new research suggests. Researchers found that peopleRead More…
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Seniors, Lose the Weight But Not the Muscle in 2018
FRIDAY, Dec. 29, 2017 (HealthDay News) — If you’re a senior who’s pledging to lose weight in 2018, be sure you’re shedding excess fat without losing muscle and bone. Losing fat isRead More…
Eat Your Greens . . . and Maybe Boost an Aging Brain
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 20, 2017 (HealthDay News) — People who eat leafy green vegetables every day may maintain a sharper mind as they age, a new study suggests. The researchers found that, comparedRead More…
There's Still No Proven Way to Prevent Alzheimer's
MONDAY, Dec. 18, 2017 (HealthDay News) — Medical science has failed to prove that any treatment, therapy or brain exercise can help prevent dementias such as Alzheimer’s disease, an extensive new reviewRead More…