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Monday, November 23, 2009

Seniors' Health Briefs

Higher blood pressure means lower brain health

Antipsychotic drugs could increase risk of death in the elderly

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Hard to hear, hard to think

Care in black and white

An aspirin a day?: Simulation suggests healthy older people shouldn't have aspirin

Alzheimer's disease: Advanced dementia means trouble with medical decision-making

Celebrity endorsements: Famous people's recommendations on cancer screening influence people

Herbal remedies: Dietary supplement might help relieve menopausal symptoms

Eat your fish: Mercury in seafood safe for older adults

Dental plaque: Lung-infecting bacteria hang out on seniors' teeth

After cancer: Survivors may not get the healthcare they need

A genetic link to age-related macular degeneration: Three studies find same gene linked to vision loss

Prostate cancer: Hormone therapy increases risk of bone fracture

Longevity: Why do people in Switzerland live longer?

Multiuse drugs: Medications used for heart patients may help build strong bones

Bone health: A look at the arthritic knees of women on osteoporosis drugs

Drink more milk: Calcium absorption decreases in old age

Help for seniors: Vitamin E might help the elderly fight colds

Connecting diseases: Are relatives of people with Parkinson's disease more likely to have Alzheimer's?

Drug promotion: Companies spend less when their drugs make bad headlines

Drugs for seniors: Elderly patients should double-check their prescriptions

Studying Alzheimer's: Can a viral or bacterial infection cause Alzheimer's disease?

Don't worry, be happy: Positive feelings help prevent growing frail

Older drivers: Renewing a driver's license in person reduces fatalities

Voice tremor: Yet another use for Botox

Prostate cancer: Radical prostatectomy vs. radiation therapy

Cosmetic surgery: Time for grandma to get a face lift?

Delaying Alzheimer's: Donepezil could slow the progression of the disease

Mild heart attacks: Invasive therapy can be used to treat older patients

Walk it off: Low-intensity exercise wards off dementia

Mediterranean diet: Eat more Greek salads, live longer

No relief: Caregivers feel stress even after putting a loved one in institutionalized care

Soy supplements: Can taking soy help slow down some of the consequences of aging?

Here, fishy fishy fishy!: Eating tuna appears to reduce risk of atrial fibrillation

Hospice care eligibility: Model created to determine life expectancy for people with dementia

UTIs: Less time on antibiotics can be just as effective in treating urinary tract infections

Drug provides hope: Donepezil appears to help Alzheimer's patients live better

Amyloid plaques: A study on yeast proteins provides some answers about Alzheimer's

Diagnosing Alzheimer's: A study looks at the lag time between symptoms and diagnosis

Arthritis nutrition: Guinea pigs suggest vitamin C could do more harm than good

Pill time: Chronically ill patients struggle with meds

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