LDL Cholesterol
LDL Cholesterol
11/12/2020
Knowledge gaps exist concerning how low-density lipoprotein cholesterol impacts older patients. A recent study and meta-analysis aimed to examine the relationship between LDL cholesterol, risk factors, and...
11/12/2020
Visual Impairment
Visual Impairment
09/16/2020
The results of a recent study indicate that vision loss is associated with increased risk of hallucinations in older adults in the United States.
09/16/2020
Nutrition
Nutrition
09/02/2020
In a recent pilot study, researchers investigated the influence that particular diets and the gut microbiome have on Alzheimer disease markers and mild cognitive impairment.
09/02/2020
Cognitive Disorders
Cognitive Disorders
08/03/2020
For the first time since 1890, a generation has scored lower on tests of cognitive function than their parents' generation did, according to a recent study.
08/03/2020
falls
falls
07/21/2020
In a recent study, researchers investigated the applicability of an enhanced version of the paper-grip-test to assess hallux grip force and predict fall risk among healthy adults and adults with diabetes. ...
07/21/2020
Blood Pressure
Blood Pressure
06/09/2020
In a recent study, researchers sought to investigate the difference in the effect of antihypertensive treatment on all-cause mortality in frail and non-frail older adults .
06/09/2020
Arthritis
Arthritis
06/04/2020
Despite guidance from the European League Against Rheumatism, little evidence supporting referral of patients to a rheumatologist within the first 6 weeks after arthritis symptom onset is currently...
06/04/2020
Dementia
Dementia
05/20/2020
It is currently unclear whether lowering of blood pressure can help to prevent dementia and cognitive impairment. For this reason, researchers conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of data from 14...
05/20/2020
Dementia
Dementia
04/21/2020
Researchers have created a tool that could help to predict which patients with dementia are most at risk of dying or being admitted to a long-term care facility.
04/21/2020
Nutrition
Nutrition
01/30/2020
Walnuts can help to counteract oxidative stress and inflammation. In a recent study, researchers examined the effects of regular walnut consumption on cognitive function in older adults.
01/30/2020