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Reduction of Chemical Exposure Cuts Diabetes in Elderly

Twenty-five percent reduction in chemical exposure could prevent 152,481 cases of diabetes in Europe
A long-term moderate-intensity physical activity intervention may reduce resting pulse rate among older adults

Benefit of Exercise on Resting Pulse Rate in Seniors Unclear

Statistically significant but clinically small average effect over the course of 2.6 years
For older women with estrogen receptor-positive ductal carcinoma in situ

Initiation, Adherence to AIs Low for Older Women With DCIS

About 45 percent of women initiated treatment with tamoxifen or aromatase inhibitors within one year
Older breast cancer patients who have undergone mastectomy benefit as much as younger women from breast reconstruction

Older, Younger Women Equally Benefit From Breast Recon

No greater risk of complications for older patients; benefited as much as younger breast cancer patients
More than one-quarter of American seniors have never discussed end-of-life care

Too Few Seniors Addressing Advance Care Planning

Finding suggests efforts to encourage more planning aren't working, researcher says
For adults with mild cognitive impairment

Resistance Training Beneficial in Mild Cognitive Impairment

Significant improvements in cognitive function, muscle strength, and aerobic capacity
About one of every six patients hospitalized for a first episode of syncope has a pulmonary embolism

Pulmonary Embolism May Be Cause of Syncope in Some Elderly

Identified in nearly one of every six patients
A new type of plaster cast might help older adults avoid surgery for unstable ankle fractures

New Method May Provide Better Rx for Seniors’ Ankle Fractures

'Close contact casting' might help many avoid surgery
Seniors with hip fractures may be more likely to die if they're treated in smaller community hospitals than in large teaching hospitals

Outcomes Up for Seniors With Hip Fx in Large Teaching Hospitals

Mortality rates higher in smaller community hospitals, Canadian study finds
Older adults who volunteer have lower risk of developing cognitive impairment

Volunteering May Help Prevent Cognitive Impairment in Seniors

Findings among older adults who maintain consistent volunteer engagement