On a mission to serve: Buckeye Care’s Brian Dutiel
By
John Roszkowski
Jul 07, 2023
As administrator of Buckeye Care and Rehabilitation in Lancaster, OH, and pastor of a local church, Brian Dutiel is always willing to lend a helping hand to other people.
Food insecurity linked to faster memory decline in older adults
By
John Roszkowski
Jul 06, 2023
Older adults who face food insecurity may experience more rapid memory decline than those who have enough to eat, a new study finds.
More physical activity may improve quality of life for older adults
By
John Roszkowski
Jul 06, 2023
Older adults who participate in regular physical activity have a better quality of life than those who are less active and more sedentary, a new UK study has found.
Many older adults with chronic conditions engaged in hazardous drinking at pandemic’s onset: study
By
John Roszkowski
Jul 06, 2023
Nearly half of older adults with chronic conditions reported they engaged in hazardous drinking during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new study.
Clinical briefs for Thursday, July 6
By
John Roszkowski
Jul 06, 2023
FDA rejects Parkinson’s drug … Moderna begins application process for RSV vaccine for older adults … New telehealth certification available for healthcare professionals
Study: Heart attacks contribute to cognitive decline in older adults
By
John Roszkowski
Jun 01, 2023
Individuals who suffer heart attacks are more likely to suffer cognitive decline over time as they get older, according to a new study published in JAMA Neurology.
Physical exercise may increase pain tolerance, study finds
By
John Roszkowski
Jun 01, 2023
Physical exercise has been well-documented to have many health benefits, but new research suggests it may also help with chronic pain management.
Sleep deprivation linked to Alzheimer’s disease in mice studies
By
John Roszkowski
Jun 01, 2023
New animal research in mice suggests that sleep deprivation may be associated with a greater risk for cognitive decline and Alzheimer’s disease in older adults.
Clinical briefs for Thursday, June 1
By
John Roszkowski
Jun 01, 2023
New blood biomarker may help predict Alzheimer’s disease … New drug treatment accelerates wound healing in clinical study … Higher cardiovascular risk score linked to lower cognitive function…...
Two COVID-19 drugs cut risk of death for patients with type 2 diabetes, study finds
By
John Roszkowski
May 23, 2023
Two oral medications used commonly to treat COVID-19 have also been found to be effective in lowering the risk of death and hospitalization from type 2 diabetes, according to a new study.