Tag: Seniors
Targeted Efforts Do Not Alter Outcomes in Healthy Elderly
For seniors, vitamin D, omega-3 supplement, strength training, alone or in combination, do not improve clinical outcomes
Breast Cancer Surgery Feasible for Most Fit Older Women
Hormone therapy alone may be as good as surgery if life expectancy is less than four years
Objective Olfactory Dysfunction Linked to Mortality in Seniors
Link for adults aged ≥65 years persisted after further adjustment for cognitive assessment, depression
More Physical Activity, Less Sitting Beneficial for Seniors
Global mental, physical health improved with more MPVA, less sitting for seniors with, without cancer history
Social Activity Tied to Integrity of Brain Structure in Older Adults
Greater integrity of gray matter seen on brain MRI in older adults with higher levels of social engagement
Polypharmacy Common in Seniors With Heart Failure
With increasing number of medications, more rapid increase seen in number of noncardiovascular meds
Type of Anesthesia Not Linked to Dementia Risk in Older Adults
Dementia risk did not differ by general, regional anesthesia in seniors undergoing elective surgery
Exercise Intensity Seems Not to Impact Mortality Levels
Combined MICT, HIIT intervention group had no difference in mortality versus recommended guidelines
Poll: Medication Management Lacking in Older Adults
Most older adults taking multiple medications have never had a comprehensive medication review
Many Older Gun Owners Fail to Consider Future Ownership Transfer
Including firearm issues in medical, financial, legal advance planning may be useful, authors say
