Why Diet is Critically Important for Elderly Health
Why is so much focus placed on general health, yet the nutritional importance of elderly individuals is often forgotten?
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Surgery Outcome Drastically Influenced By Location, Study Shows
New research in the United States explains that the location of patients who wish to receive elective surgery may determine whether or not they receive treatment.
Eat More Fiber, Live Longer, Study Shows
Consuming at least 25 grams of fiber per day may drastically reduce overall death risks for both men and women.
Knee Replacement Surgery Very Effective, Patients Active Into Their 80s
Much higher than originally believed, many replacement patients were still active to perform activities like walking without much trouble.
Hearing Loss May Be Associated With Dementia, Alzheimer’s Disease
Hearing loss, a typical symptom of aging, may increase the risks of experiencing dementia if it remains untreated.
Federal Health Plan Lacking Enrollment, Officials Say
Throughout the United States, around 12,000 individuals signed up for the plan, and predictions indicate around 300,000 individuals in the program by the year 2014.
Obesity, High Blood Pressure May Cause Memory Loss
A new French study discovered that higher risks of memory loss in elderly people may be attributed to obesity, high blood pressure, and various risk factors of a condition called metabolic syndrome.
New Antibiotic May Prevent Clostridium Difficile Recurrence
Clostridium difficile is an intestinal infection that is more lethal for elderly people.
New Osteoporosis Treatment May Effectively Extend Life
New research from the Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism has just been published explaining how a new treatment for osteoporosis may lead to an extension of life.
Aerobic Exercise Improves Memory Function, Research Finds
A new study explains that basic physical exercise as adults age may help counter the negative effects aging has on the brain and may also help improve memory.
