Older Men More Likely To Suffer Cognitive Impairment
A study performed for the Mayo Clinic Study of Aging discovered men being 1.5 times more likely than women to have some mild cognitive impairment.
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Risk Factors Different For Indoor And Outdoor Falls
A new study performed by an affiliate of Harvard Medical School evaluates this difference and explains how this may affect the structural makeup of programs to help prevent falls.
Study Shows a Link Between Vitamin B and Brain Function
Scientists are researching the effects of vitamin B-6, B-12, and folate on the brain.
Diabetes Shown To Negatively Affect Sexual Performance In Seniors
While many older individuals are sexually active while having diabetes, issues with intimacy have been reported.
Moderate Alcohol Consumers Experience Lower Mortality Rates
Those who do not drink alcohol and heavy alcohol drinkers notice a mortality risk that is higher when compared to those who consume alcohol moderately.
Elders Scared Of Falling Experience A Higher Risk Of Actually Falling
Researchers discover older people who are scared of falling notice a higher risk of falling in the future, regardless of the true risk they have of actually falling.
Improved Medicare Drug Coverage Due To Increased Antibiotic Use By American Seniors
A new study reveals how increased antibiotic usage by seniors in America might be related to an improved Medicare drug coverage.
Preventing Depression And Diabetes May Stop Dementia, Research Suggests
Studies performed by both French and UK experts show prevention of dementia is most likely when those affected avoid diabetes and depression, become more educated, and also eat a more balanced diet with fruits and vegetables.
