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Neighborhood walking may be a step toward improved cognition
Walking is the most frequently recommended, and most frequently reported activity among older adults. Does walking for chores or pleasure impact cognition?
moreCognitive health
Delaying Alzheimer's disease could save billions
Today there are no accurate answers about the causes, prevention or cure for Alzheimer’s disease, although much research is being directed toward these questions (National Institute on Aging).
moreEconomics of aging
For assisted living, online reviews are important
An online survey was conducted by a software advisory firm and responses gathered from 2,711 people in the United States who were searching for assisted living options for themselves or another.
moreMarket research
Patients are responsible, too, for health outcomes
Physicians and medical providers are evaluated by a number of performance measures, such as amount of time spent with each patient and recommendations that follow evidence-based guidelines.
moreHealth promotion
Virtual education and support helps women control diabetes
A group of 89 women with type 2 diabetes were randomly assigned to face-to-face counseling or to a web-based virtual community. The women, average age 52 years, were of African-American descent, had low incomes, high school educations and a range of experience with computers.
moreDiabetes
At midlife, caregivers help parents, children and grandchildren
Given that people are experiencing longer lifespans, it may not be surprising that people in their middle ages find themselves caring for older relatives. A new report from the United Kingdom confirms that these caregivers may also be taking care of their children and grandchildren.
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