Intellectual Activities in Later Life May Cut Dementia Risk
Reduced risk of dementia for older Chinese adults actively participating in intellectual activities
More Adults Go to Psychiatrist, Not PCP, for Mental Health Care
But, older adults just as likely to see a primary care physician for mental health-related issues
Online Consumer Ratings of Physicians Tend to Be Skewed
Ratings also differ significantly by specialty group
Under New Guidelines, More Stroke Survivors With HTN Dx
Also, more are not within recommended BP target compared with Joint National Committee report
CDC: Prevalence of No Insurance Varies by Occupational Groups
Significant drop in prevalence of uninsured from 2013 to 2014; variation by occupation in both years
AMA Guide Highlights Importance of Caring for Caregivers
Burnout can have harmful effects for both patients and caregivers if left unaddressed
Mindfulness Program May Help Increase Physical Activity Levels
Meditation/stress reduction may be as effective aerobic training program in increasing activity
CDC: Office-Based Physician Visit Rates Vary by Patient Age, Sex
Visit rates for females exceeded that for males; rates for infants, seniors exceeded that for those age 1-64
May 2018 Briefing – Geriatrics
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Geriatrics for May 2018. This roundup includes the latest...
Postmenopausal Sex Hormone Levels Associated With Later CVD
Higher testosterone/estradiol ratio linked to elevated risk for incident cardiovascular disease
