Yoga provides unique cognitive benefits to older women at risk of Alzheimer’s disease, study finds
"UCLA Health researchers suggest using Kundalini yoga to compliment standard memory training exercises"
Wistar scientists discover link between leaky gut and accelerated biological aging
"Dr. Mohamed Abdel-Mohsen and collaborators discovered a connection between gut damage and premature biological aging in people living with chronic viral infection"
Turning back the clock on photoaging skin
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Study reveals accelerated aging in women living with HIV
"A Rutgers Health professor and other researchers examined how aging affects the bones and muscles of women diagnosed with HIV"
Ontario must hire 6800 additional home care PSWs by 2028 to address aging population
"New research from Dr. Arthur Sweetman and Dr. Boris Kralj at McMaster University's Centre for Health Economics & Policy Analysis in Hamilton paints the clearest picture yet that Ontario's senior population is exploding over the next five years, with dire consequences for patient care without massive investments to build the home care workforce."
Older adults with a history of stroke at high risk of pandemic-induced depression
"Among older Canadians with a history of stroke, 1 in 7 experienced depression for the first time during the COVID-19 pandemic, while 1 in 2 with a lifetime history of depression experienced a recurrence or persistence of depression during the pandemic"
More doctors, more nurses, shorter wait times in Manitoba
"Together, the Government of Canada and the Government of Manitoba are working to bring the health care workers we need to the front lines so we can cut wait times and deliver the best possible care to Manitobans."
Menopause and migraines: New findings point to power of prevention
"Higher risk of heart issues and stroke only seen in those with long-term hot flashes, night sweats and migraines; earlier focus on cardiovascular risk reduction and migraine care needed"
May I have a quick word? Study shows talking faster is linked to better brain health as we age
"As we get older, we may start to notice it takes us longer to find the right words. This can lead to concerns about cognitive decline and dementia."
Helping caregivers help people with dementia eat at home
"For many people with dementia and the caregivers helping them live at home, mealtime is no picnic."
App shows 25% fewer emergency hospital admissions from care homes
"Newcastle University has assisted in finding cost-efficient methods for the NHS to improve the care and quality of life for care home residents."
An innovative partnership to quickly build 1,000 social and affordable housing units for independent seniors
"Today, the governments of Canada and Quebec announced an innovative partnership with Mission Unitaînés to build 1,000 new social and affordable housing units for independent seniors over the next two years. Thanks to an investment of close to $235 million by both levels of government, ten 100-unit buildings will be built in ten cities across Quebec, including Shawinigan, where the announcement was made."
[WHO ARE YOU?] Online dating users, including older adults, want verification
"The steady rise of dating apps across society has provided consumers of all ages new ways to connect and pursue their social and romantic interests from anywhere. With this widespread use, integrity and safety are essential, according to research from TransUnion published ahead of Valentine’s Day. Almost all consumers using dating apps (90%) think those platforms should verify information about their users. The top three pieces of information people want verified are age, location, and recency of photos. "
[HOW FAR CAN YOU GO?] Walking fitness may predict fracture risk in older adults
"The ability to walk one kilometer comfortably can help predict fracture risk, according to a recent study. The findings suggest that simply asking an individual about walking limitations could allow clinicians and others working with older adults to identify those in need of bone health screening and interventions that could prevent fractures from occurring."
[PLAY ON] Free pickleball TV channel launches
"Samsung TV Plus, a free streaming platform available on all Samsung Smart TVs, has launched Pickleballtv (PBTV), a television network devoted completely to America’s fastest-growing sport, with 36.5M active players in more than 10,000 locations in the US, as of 2023. "
[SOUND ADVICE] Poll reveals music's health benefits for older adults
"From stress relief and improved mood to keeping minds sharp and connecting to others, a poll of people ages 50 to 80 found many positives from listening to or making music. Three-quarters of respondents said music helps them relieve stress or relax and 65% said it helps their mental health or mood, according to results from the University of Michigan National Poll on Healthy Aging. Furthermore, 60% said they get energized or motivated by music."
[NO DRUGS NEEDED] Complementary health use for pain increasing
"From 2002 to 2022, US adults not only increased their overall use of complementary health approaches but also were more likely to use complementary health approaches specifically for managing pain. The findings come from a recent analysis by the US National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health. "
[USEFUL OR USELESS?] NIH releases new data on dietary supplements
"The US National Institutes of Health’s Office of Dietary Supplements (ODS) has released new fact sheets on dietary supplements for immune function and infectious diseases. Versions are available in English and in Spanish, for consumers and for health professionals. The new fact sheets review the effectiveness and safety of 16 vitamins, minerals, botanicals, and other ingredients for immune function and infectious diseases, from vitamin A and andrographis to omega-3s and zinc. Information on these substances is alphabetized, and each category is easily accessible from an online table of contents."
[UP, UP, HERE TO STAY] Seniors housing market “resurges”
"“The momentum continues” for senior housing, according to The National Investment Center (NIC), which foresees a projected occupancy recovery in 2024. In a blog that provides a glimpse into the industry’s post-pandemic recovery, NIC says primary and secondary markets alike are experiencing an upward trend in occupancy, “signaling the public’s renewed trust and confidence in senior housing establishments.” "
[UNFREEZING] Soft robotic wearable improves gait for people with Parkinson's
"Freezing is one of the most common and debilitating symptoms of Parkinson’s disease (PD). When individuals with PD freeze, they suddenly lose the ability to move their feet, often mid-stride, resulting in a series of staccato stutter steps that get shorter until the person stops altogether. These episodes are one of the biggest contributors to falls among people living with the disorder. "
[LIFE-SAVING] YouTube highlights reputable first aid, emergency care videos
"YouTube Health recently announced that it has made it easier to find step-by-step explainer videos for basic first aid and emergency care made by authoritative health organizations. The platform's new first aid information shelves are pinned to the top of search results, featuring easy-to-follow videos with the goal of helping people quickly find credible and actionable first aid information without reading or listening to complex instructions."
[JUST ENOUGH] Too much or too little sleep tied to increased risk of stroke, dementia
"Getting either too much or too little sleep is associated with changes in the brain that have been shown to increase the risk of stroke and dementia later in life, researchers from Yale School of Medicine say. “Conditions like stroke or dementia are the end-stage result of a long process that ends tragically,” says Santiago Clocchiatti-Tuozzo, MD, first author of the study. “We want to learn how to prevent these processes before they happen.”"
