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Stay Up to Date with Vaccines to Protect Your Health

Aug 13, 2023 · Dawn Bialy · Aging & Independence

With so much information about vaccines coming at us from every direction over the past few years, there is literally no excuse to be ill informed about the shots that are available to protect us from serious illness. Vaccines to help ward off flu, shingles, and pneumonia have long been … Read More

Research RoundUp August 2023

Jul 26, 2023 · UHN Staff · Aging & Independence

• Nuts are Good for the Heart. Eating just one handful of nuts (about 30 grams) a day can lower risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) by up to 25 percent, researchers say. A review of more than 40 studies (with nearly two million participants) found that higher consumption of nuts … Read More

Stroke Recovery

Jul 26, 2023 · UHN Staff · Aging & Independence

Q: What is the usual timeline for recovery from a stroke? A: There are many factors that determine the timeline and extent of stroke recovery. The region or regions of the brain directly affected by the stroke and the time between the beginning of the stroke and the restoration of … Read More

NEWSBRIEFS August 2023

Jul 25, 2023 · UHN Staff · Aging & Independence

Drug for Resistant Hypertension Shows Promise Treatment-resistant hypertension is a frustrating problem for the individuals who have it and the physicians who treat it. But now there’s a drug in clinical trials called baxdrostat that shows promise for doing what the current combination of several other drugs cannot. In phase … Read More

New Findings on Cognitive Health

Jul 21, 2023 · UHN Staff · Aging & Independence

There is a growing understanding of the role lifestyle choices play in preventing and slowing the progression of cognitive decline. While we await new treatments for Alzheimer’s disease and other age-related dementias, emerging research can offer some advice for keeping our brains healthy and sharp. 1. Eat Minimally Processed Plants. … Read More

Memory Malfunctions: Signs of Dementia or Normal Aging?

Jul 21, 2023 · Dawn Bialy · Aging & Independence

An estimated 6.7 million Americans who are ages 65 and older currently have Alzheimer’s dementia, and this number is expected to grow to 12.7 million by 2050, according to the Alzheimer’s Association. Based on these numbers, it’s only natural that people in their 60s and beyond are prone to interpreting … Read More

Medication Overdose a Risk for Many Older Adults

Jul 21, 2023 · Rosanne Leipzig, MD, PhD · Aging & Independence

Recent research makes for sobering reading about medication safety among older adults. The study (JAMA Psychiatry, March 29) found that overdose-related deaths in people ages 65 and older quadrupled over the past two decades, jumping from 1,060 in 2002 to 6,702 in 2021. Most of the deaths recorded in the … Read More

Newsbriefs: Dogwalking; Hearing aids and dementia risk; Deprescribing drugs; Golf

Jul 21, 2023 · Kate Brophy · Aging & Independence

Stay Alert When Dogwalking Dogs can be wonderful companions, and because they need daily walks, they help you get the exercise that can keep you fit and healthy. Be careful, though, because according to Johns Hopkins University researchers, about 422,659 adults sought treatment in U.S. emergency rooms between 2001 and … Read More

Vital to Avoid Frailty in Older Age

Jul 21, 2023 · Kate Brophy · Aging & Independence

A recent small study (Age and Aging, February 2023) suggests that just 20 minutes of daily activity could help reverse frailty in older adults. Doing so could make a significant difference to health and quality of life for many older adults, given that frailty has been linked to numerous negative … Read More

Ask the Experts: Palliative Care; Diabetes and Carbohydrates; Splitting Large Pills

Jul 21, 2023 · UHN Staff · Aging & Independence

My doctor has suggested I may benefit from palliative care due to my poor health. I’m afraid I was taken aback by her suggestion and did not ask her why she recommends this type of care. Is she hinting that I’m terminally ill? Palliative care is not dependent on prognosis, … Read More

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