Aging & Independence

Newsbriefs: Cognitive decline and driving; activity and quality of life; stroke care worse for women; risk of vision impairment

Oct 26, 2023 · · Aging & Independence
Cognitive Decline and Driving Many older adults with cognitive impairment continue to drive despite concerns raised by caregivers, according to a recent study from the University of Michigan Medical School. The study (Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, June 29) included 635 adults, ages 65 and older, who had cognitive … Read More

Eco-Friendly Foods Lower Mortality Risk

Oct 26, 2023 · · Aging & Independence
Eating more environmentally friendly foods is associated with longer life compared to not eating these foods, according to research. Researchers used the Planetary Health Diet Index to create a diet score based on different foods’ effects on both health and the environment. They studied the connection between the scores and … Read More

Is There an Optimal Diet for Better Brain Health or Will Any Balanced Eating Plan Work?

Oct 26, 2023 · · Aging & Independence
The role of a healthy diet in bolstering brain func­tion and reducing the risk of dementia is undeniable. Nutritious foods, for exam­ple, boost levels of brain­derived neurotrophic factor(BDNF), a protein that pro­motes new brain cell pro­duction and protects exist­ing brain cells. Fruits, veg­etables, and other healthy foods also contain antioxi­ants … Read More

News Briefs November 2023

Oct 26, 2023 · · Aging & Independence
Taking Statins After a Stroke Lowers Future Stroke Risks People who have had a hemorrhagic stroke and start taking cholesterol-lowering drugs called statins may have a lower risk of another stroke, especially an ischemic stroke, according to a study published recently in Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy … Read More

Essential Care for Aging Feet

Sep 25, 2023 · · Aging & Independence
Your feet, just like the rest of your body, change through time. “Like tires on a car, our feet also succumb to wear and tear,” says Robert Lee, DPM, Chief of Podiatric Surgery, UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center. “By the time we reach our 60s, we have put around 75,000 … Read More

Regular Exercise Reduces Fall Risk

Sep 25, 2023 · · Aging & Independence
Falls are the leading cause of fatal and nonfatal injuries in people over age 65. Hip fractures, broken wrists, and traumatic brain injuries are among the more serious injuries that can occur. These can cause a cascade of problems, including long-term disabilities, extensive rehab, and lengthy nursing home stays. Not … Read More

Social Isolation Linked to Lower Brain Volume

Sep 25, 2023 · · Aging & Independence
Older individuals who have little social contact with others may be more likely than their peers who have more frequent social interactions to experience a loss of overall brain volume, according to a study published recently in Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. The parts of … Read More

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