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July 31, 2012
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A recent study conducted by researchers from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health found a link between sleep and future placement in a nursing home. The researchers measured the sleep of women in the Study of Osteoporotic Fractures … Continue reading
July 30, 2012
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Anna Warren, out of Muskegon, MI, has just received a formal certificate of appreciation from the internet database and directory, Resources for Seniors. Anna has been working as a Scheduler, going above and beyond to coordinate services with Arcadia Home … Continue reading
July 26, 2012
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A recent study conducted by researchers from the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health found metabolic syndrome may contribute to reduced blood flow in the brain. Metabolic syndrome is a compilation of risk factors for heart disease, … Continue reading
July 24, 2012
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Penn Medicine is one of the numerous research teams across the globe that are working on finding a cure and treatment method for Alzheimer’s disease. This cognitive-impairing illness affects more than 5 million Americans, and this number is only expected … Continue reading
July 20, 2012
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New research developed by the Australian Imaging, Biomarkers and Lifestyle study of aging (AIBL) found a possible way to detect Alzheimer’s disease before the illness progresses. The researchers discovered by using molecular imaging they could detect beta amyloid plaques, even … Continue reading
July 19, 2012
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A new study conducted by researchers from the Indiana University School of Medicine found age was the main factor when it came to willingness to undergo a dementia screening. The researchers questioned 554 people aged 65 to 96, and nearly … Continue reading
July 17, 2012
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A recent study conducted by researchers from Tufts University found that vitamin D supplements can reduce fracture risk if taken in high doses. The researchers took the findings of 11 unrelated studies that involved 31,000 older adults. The study authors … Continue reading
July 12, 2012
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A new report by the Pew Internet & American Life Project showed that 53 percent of seniors are now using the internet. According to The Pew Research Project, this is the first time ever that this population expanded past the … Continue reading
July 10, 2012
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A recent study conducted by researchers from the University of Michigan found caregivers’ stress is heightened when faced with their elderly parents’ mental and physical challenges as well as family conflicts. The researchers looked at 861 caregivers and measured impairments … Continue reading
July 5, 2012
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A new study conducted by researchers from Coventry University found caffeine consumption can help seniors maintain their strength, as it acts as a stimulant to boost muscle healthiness. The researchers looked at whether age-related changes in muscle would alter the … Continue reading