Health & Wellness
Good Sleep Associated with Slower Buildup of Alzheimer’s Plaques
In 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…
The Impact of Music Therapy on Agitation & Medication Usage for Nursing Home Residents with Dementia
A recent study in the journal Aging & Mental Health examines the impact of music therapy on levels of agitation among nursing home residents with…
Greater Life Expectancy in the United States Also Associated with More Quality Years of Life
Life expectancy has been steadily increasing in the United States, but it has been unclear how this longer life span impacts quality of life for…
New Brain Scanning Methods Show Cognitive Benefits of Drinking Cocoa
A 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…
Childhood Socioeconomic Status Continues to Impact Physical and Cognitive Health
A number of studies have shown an association of socioeconomic status with a longer life span, and a recent study expands upon this research to…
Giving to Others Reduces Impact of Stress, Eliminating the Association of Stressful Events With Mortality
A recent study by Michael Poulin and colleagues in the American Journal of Public Health looks at the impact that giving to others can have…
Food Sources for Saturated Fats May Hold Key to Health Impact
A review of the available research on the association of saturated fat with mortality revealed that the food source of the saturated fat seems to…
Researchers Uncover Biological Link between Gum Disease & Rheumatoid Arthritis
Recent research has shown surprising relationships between inflammatory diseases that at first glance may seem unrelated. Causes of an inflammatory response in one part of…
Trait, Behavioral & Mental Health Influences on Cognitive Functioning
Decreases in cognitive functioning are a major concern for the elderly and their caregivers, and many studies have investigated factors that may contribute to or…
Group Meetings Versus Home Visits
In a study comparing interventions designed to prevent loss of independence in activities of daily living among adults age 80 or better, Swedish researchers found…
Early Neural Predictor of Cognitive Impairment
Early neural predictors of cognitive impairment are important both for determining the biological causes of dementia and for identifying individuals at high risk for cognitive…
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction for Family Caregivers
Providing 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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