Coffee Habits Linked to Odds of Mild Cognitive Impairment
Higher risk for older individuals who never or rarely consume coffee, and those who increased amount
Many Hospitals Being Penalized for 30-Day Readmissions
Hospitals lobbying Medicare and Congress to account for patient sociodemographic factors
Sleeping on Side May Be More Efficient for ‘Clearing Brain’
Rat model finding awaits testing in humans
Phone-Delivered CBT Beneficial for Seniors With Anxiety
Significant decline in worry severity and in GAD symptoms, depression at four-month follow-up
Cardiac Rehab Participation Too Low Among Acute MI Survivors
Findings imply that referral isn't enough
Reduced Executive Function May Mean Higher CVD Risk
May signal need for closer attention to cardiovascular risk management
One in Four With MI and A-Fib Discharged on Triple Therapy
Findings among older patients with acute MI and atrial fibrillation undergoing PCI
Spicy Food Consumption Linked to Reduced Mortality Risk
Regularly eating chili peppers, other spicy foods linked to lower mortality risk during study period
Bone Health Benefits Lacking for Vitamin D Supplements
No increases seen in bone density, muscle mass, or mobility in postmenopausal women
July 2015 Briefing – Geriatrics
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Geriatrics for July 2015. This roundup includes the latest...