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Researchers identify new therapeutic approach for stroke treatment For the first time, research led by Youming Lu, PhD, MD, Professor of Neurology and Neuroscience at LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans School of Medicine, has identified a novel mechanism that may trigger brain damage during stroke and identified a therapeutic approach to block it. http://www.news-medical.net/news/20100122/Researchers-identify-new-therapeutic-approach-for-stroke-treatment.aspx
Subjective cognitive impairment in healthy older adults can increase risk for dementia Forgot where you put your car keys? Having trouble recalling your colleague's name? If so, this may be a symptom of subjective cognitive impairment (SCI), the earliest sign of cognitive decline marked by situations such as when a person recognizes they can't remember a name like they used to or where they recently placed important objects the way they used to. http://www.news-medical.net/news/20100108/Subjective-cognitive-impairment-in-healthy-older-adults-can-increase-risk-for-dementia.aspx
UAB study to examine the effects of the Internet and social networking on the elderly The UAB Department of Sociology and Social Work will use a five-year, $1.9 million National Institute on Aging (NIA) grant to study the ability of computer use and social media networking to enhance the quality of life of elderly adults through online social connections and easier access to health information. http://www.news-medical.net/news/20090918/UAB-study-to-examine-the-effects-of-the-Internet-and-social-networking-on-the-elderly.aspx
Results from trials of DHA in Alzheimer's and age-related cognitive decline Results from two large studies using DHA, an omega 3 fatty acid, were reported today at the Alzheimer's Association 2009 International Conference on Alzheimer's Disease (ICAD 2009) in Vienna. http://www.news-medical.net/news/20090712/Results-from-trials-of-DHA-in-Alzheimers-and-age-related-cognitive-decline.aspx
Medicare information for caregivers now available on NIHSeniorHealth If you're caring for an older friend or family member, you've probably had questions about Medicare, the federal health insurance program for adults 65 and older and people under age 65 with disabilities. http://www.news-medical.net/news/2009/05/13/Medicare-information-for-caregivers-now-available-on-NIHSeniorHealth.aspx
Research looks at neighborhoods and obesity in later life Living in an affluent neighborhood with a higher educated population and higher valued homes may play a protective role against obesity for older men and women, according to UMDNJ researchers. http://www.news-medical.net/news/2008/12/10/44033.aspx
Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health to lead nationwide aging study Researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health have been selected to lead a new national survey of older Americans to understand patterns of disability and aging. http://www.news-medical.net/news/2008/10/27/42191.aspx
New NIH cholesterol website for seniors Many older adults have their blood cholesterol level checked regularly. http://www.news-medical.net/news/2008/02/28/35757.aspx
Stress hormone impacts memory, learning in diabetic rodents Diabetes is known to impair the cognitive health of people, but now scientists have identified one potential mechanism underlying these learning and memory problems. http://www.news-medical.net/news/2008/02/18/35334.aspx
Mild Alzheimer's sufferers show rapid decline in financial skills over one year New research from UAB (University of Alabama at Birmingham) shows that patients with mild Alzheimer's disease (AD) have a dramatic decline in their ability to make financial decisions over a one year period. http://www.news-medical.net/news/2008/02/11/35126.aspx
Variation in the BCL11A gene linked to moderated symptoms of beta-thalassemia Beta-thalassemia is a serious, potentially life-threatening disease that affects red blood cells, cells that carry oxygen via hemoglobin throughout the body. http://www.news-medical.net/news/2008/02/04/34845.aspx
Omega-3 fatty acids and Alzheimer's disease Nutritionists have long endorsed fish as part of a heart-healthy diet, and now some studies suggest that omega-3 fatty acids found in the oil of certain fish may also benefit the brain by lowering the risk of Alzheimer's disease. http://www.news-medical.net/news/2007/05/11/25015.aspx
Tai chi helps seniors avoid shingles According to recent research the ancient Chinese martial art of Tai chi offers benefits beyond improving fitness and balance for older adults. http://www.news-medical.net/news/2007/04/08/23270.aspx
Long, healthy life tends to run in some families Long, healthy life tends to run in some families, and researchers on a project supported by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) want to learn more about the factors that contribute to it. http://www.news-medical.net/news/2006/07/13/18848.aspx
Being old and lonely ups the blood pressure Being lonely is not good for the health and now researchers say it is a factor in raised blood pressure. http://www.news-medical.net/news/2006/03/29/16970.aspx
Heart health and lifestyle help seniors maintain brain power A comprehensive review says heart health risk factors and lifestyle choices, such as exercise, learning new things and staying socially connected, help keep brains healthy as we grow old. http://www.news-medical.net/news/2006/02/22/16130.aspx
Trial of naproxen and celecoxib suspended Use of study drugs in a large, federally funded Alzheimer prevention trial has been suspended following a decision by the study's leadership on Dec. 17, 2004. http://www.news-medical.net/news/2005/01/09/7189.aspx
New study will examine why people live exceptionally long lives Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis will head an ambitious study of people who live exceptionally long and healthy lives to identify the factors that account for their longevity. http://www.news-medical.net/news/2004/09/10/4697.aspx
Study evaluated the ability of vitamin E and Aricept, to delay the progression of mild cognitive impairment to Alzheimer's disease Researchers in the neurology department in the University of Arizona College of Medicine in Tucson participated in a study that evaluated the ability of vitamin E and donepezil hydrochloride, marketed as Aricept, to delay the progression of mild cognitive impairment to Alzheimer's disease. http://www.news-medical.net/news/2004/08/02/3745.aspx
Statement on the legislation to double the funding for Alzheimer’s research Sheldon Goldberg, president and CEO of the Alzheimer’s Association issued the following statement today on the legislation to double the funding for Alzheimer’s research at the National Institutes of Health http://www.news-medical.net/news/2004/06/16/2544.aspx
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