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Good Sleep Associated with Slower Buildup of Alzheimer’s Plaques
, Cognitive Health, Health & WellnessIn a brain imaging study of 70 adults, researchers at Johns Hopkins investigated the impact of sleep on the accumulation of beta-amyloid plaques, a hallmark…
Read MoreThe Impact of Music Therapy on Agitation & Medication Usage for Nursing Home Residents with Dementia
, Cognitive Health, Health & WellnessA recent study in the journal Aging & Mental Health examines the impact of music therapy on levels of agitation among nursing home residents with…
Read MoreGreater Life Expectancy in the United States Also Associated with More Quality Years of Life
, Aging & Wellness, Demographic Influences, Health & WellnessLife expectancy has been steadily increasing in the United States, but it has been unclear how this longer life span impacts quality of life for…
Read MoreNew Brain Scanning Methods Show Cognitive Benefits of Drinking Cocoa
, Aging & Wellness, Health & WellnessA recent study in the journal Neurology provides some exciting evidence on potential cognitive benefits of drinking cocoa. The study of 60 older adults showed that cocoa…
Read MoreChildhood Socioeconomic Status Continues to Impact Physical and Cognitive Health
, Cognitive Health, Health & Wellness, Neighborhood Context & HealthA number of studies have shown an association of socioeconomic status with a longer life span, and a recent study expands upon this research to…
Read MoreGiving to Others Reduces Impact of Stress, Eliminating the Association of Stressful Events With Mortality
, Health & Wellness, ResilienceA recent study by Michael Poulin and colleagues in the American Journal of Public Health looks at the impact that giving to others can have…
Read MoreFood Sources for Saturated Fats May Hold Key to Health Impact
, Health & WellnessA review of the available research on the association of saturated fat with mortality revealed that the food source of the saturated fat seems to…
Read MoreResearchers Uncover Biological Link between Gum Disease & Rheumatoid Arthritis
, Health & Wellness, UncategorizedRecent research has shown surprising relationships between inflammatory diseases that at first glance may seem unrelated. Causes of an inflammatory response in one part of…
Read MoreTrait, Behavioral & Mental Health Influences on Cognitive Functioning
, Aging & Social Factors, Aging & Wellness, Health & WellnessDecreases in cognitive functioning are a major concern for the elderly and their caregivers, and many studies have investigated factors that may contribute to or…
Read MoreGroup Meetings Versus Home Visits
, Aging & Social Factors, Aging & Wellness, Health & Wellness, Operational Resources, Senior HousingIn a study comparing interventions designed to prevent loss of independence in activities of daily living among adults age 80 or better, Swedish researchers found…
Read MoreEarly Neural Predictor of Cognitive Impairment
, Aging & Social Factors, Aging & Wellness, Health & WellnessEarly neural predictors of cognitive impairment are important both for determining the biological causes of dementia and for identifying individuals at high risk for cognitive…
Read MoreMindfulness-Based Stress Reduction for Family Caregivers
, Aging & Social Factors, Aging & Wellness, Health & WellnessProviding care for a family member with dementia exerts a great deal of strain on a caregiver, and caregiving has been linked to a number…
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