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Mental challenges at work may keep mind active after retirement
One of the concerns expressed by adults as they age is a fear of losing their mental capacity. A new study suggests that a job that is challenging today may aid in maintaining cognitive health.
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For people with no symptoms, cognitive screens may not be useful
The US Preventive Services Task Force is a volunteer panel of experts who rank the results of research studies according to defined criteria. The panel reviewed studies examining pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic treatment to prevent, slow or reverse cognitive decline, and studies involving how sensitive cognitive screenings were.
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Low back pain is primary cause of disability worldwide
Low back pain causes more disability around the world than any of the other 291 medical conditions cited in the Global Burden of Disease 2010 Study, found a new analysis. At a global prevalence of 9.4%, low back pain (with and without pain radiating down the legs) was highest in terms of disability and sixth in terms of disability-adjusted life years (DALY), an estimate of the years of “healthy” life lost due to a disability.
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Skipping that diet drink may lower risk of heart disease
For the Women’s Health Initiative Observational Study, 59,614 postmenopausal women, average age 62.8 years, reported on their consumption of diet sodas and diet fruit drinks (equivalent to a 12-ounce beverage).
moreCardiovascular health
More muscle mass at older ages fends off premature death
Body weight and a body mass index (BMI) calculation are often used as measures of health. Researchers pointed out that obesity (a BMI of 30 or higher) has been inconsistently associated with mortality, and that muscle and fat have different metabolic properties. Would the amount of muscle mass be associated with a lower risk of premature death?
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Self-esteem may lower stress to help protect the health of older adults
Background to a new study notes that self-esteem--a person’s sense of worth--may decline at older ages. Researchers were curious if lower levels of self-esteem might lead to changes in amounts of the hormone cortisol. Increased cortisol levels indicate stress, and long-term stress can lead to health conditions (American Psychological Association).
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