Aging & Independence

Research Roundup December 2023

Nov 29, 2023 · · Aging & Independence
• Less Salt May Benefit the Heart. Avoiding adding salt to meals or avoiding salt altogether may reduce risk of cardiovascular disease, stroke, and the development of atrial fibrillation (AF), a serious heart condition, researchers found. The study used data from more than 500,000 people aged 40 to 70 across … Read More

Know the Harms of Alcohol as You Age

Oct 26, 2023 · · Aging & Independence
A 2022 Gallup survey suggested that 54 percent of Americans ages 65 and older regularly drink alcohol. But while some research has suggested that alcohol may have health benefits if consumed in moderation (which generally is defined as no more than one drink per day), alcohol can be harmful for … Read More

Driving in Older Age

Oct 26, 2023 · · Aging & Independence
The holiday season is here, and for many of us that means driving long distances to spend time with family. If that’s what you’re planning to do, the excitement and anticipation you feel might mean you don’t give much thought to whether it is safe to still drive long distances … Read More

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

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