Dementia caregiving takes toll on sleep
(Reuters Health) – Family caregivers for dementia patients don’t sleep as long or as well as other adults of the same age, a new study suggests. In an analysis of…
Cutting back on vegetable protein tied to unhealthy aging
(Reuters Health) – Older adults who cut back on the amount of vegetable protein in their diets may be more likely to experience age-related health problems than their peers who…
High levels of exhaust pollutants may raise risk for degenerative eye disease
(Reuters Health) – Exposure to high levels of exhaust may raise the risk of the vision robbing disease called age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a new study suggests. In a study…
Major surgeries linked to small decline in mental functioning in older age
(Reuters Health) – Major surgery may be tied to a small decline in cognitive functioning when we are older – equivalent, on average, to less than five months of natural…
In extreme heat, electric fans inadvisable unless it’s humid
In extreme heat, electric fans may offer some relief when it’s very humid, but when temps are dangerously high and humidity is low, fans can actually make a person feel…
More than 1 in 10 U.S. elderly are binge drinkers
(Reuters Health) – – Binge drinking, often associated with young adults, isn’t as rare as some might think among older Americans, a recent U.S. study suggests. FILE PHOTO: A barmaid…
Yellow lens glasses don’t improve drivers’ night vision
(Reuters Health) – – Touted to improve nighttime eyesight, yellow lens glasses don’t help drivers see better and may, in fact, worsen vision, a new study suggests. Researchers found that…
Active sex life tied to long-term survival after a heart attack
(Reuters Health) – Heart attack survivors who have an active sex life are less likely than celibate counterparts to die in the decades following a first heart attack, a study…
Home health care aides often face verbal abuse from clients
For many home healthcare aides, verbal abuse from clients or clients’ family is a real problem, a U.S. study suggests. Caregivers who reported verbal abuse were also more likely to…
Poor diet quality tied to frailty in older adults
(Reuters Health) – When older people eat a poor-quality diet, they may be increasing their odds of becoming frail, a recent study suggests. FILE PHOTO: People receive food from the…