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Topic- Attitudes & perceptions
Stats: Study reveals 17 ways to stay socially connected
Non-traditional social strategies are as effective at fulfilling social needs as family connections, romantic relationships or strong social support systems, according to a recent study from the University at Buffalo, New York. The findings are particularly relevant during the COVID-19 pandemic as people struggle with direct social connections stunted by social distancing and other necessary precautions.
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Stats: An aspirin a day doesn't keep dementia away
Contrary to popular belief, taking a low-dose aspirin once a day does not reduce the risk of thinking and memory problems caused by mild cognitive impairment or probable Alzheimer's disease, nor does it slow the rate of cognitive decline. Because daily aspirin is also associated with risks, including bleeding in the brain, providers should be aware and alert constituents about the study findings.
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Europeans underestimate their life expectancy, may not plan properly
Older Europeans, and especially women, frequently underestimate how many years they have left, which could lead to costly decisions related to planning for their remaining life course, according to researchers. The results are likely similar for North America, and have potential implications for active-aging organizations.
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Age-specific dietary guidelines urged
In a study of close to 140,000 older Australians, researchers found strong evidence of links between certain food groups and memory loss and comorbid heart disease or diabetes. The findings point to a need for age-specific dietary guidelines, they say, and could serve as a heads-up to active-aging organizations and communities.
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Stats: One egg a day won't harm heart health
Eggs are an affordable source of high-quality protein, iron and unsaturated fatty acids, but due to their cholesterol content, the association between egg intake and cardiovascular disease risk has been a topic of intense debate over the past decade. This latest study adds to evidence that moderate egg consumption - up to one egg per day - is not associated with increased risk, something industry professionals should be aware of.
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Hearing aids may delay cognitive decline
Cognitive decline is associated with hearing loss, which affects about 32% of people ages 55 and older, and more than 70% of people over age 70, according to University of Melbourne, Australia, researchers. Now, those researchers have found that wearing hearing aids may delay cognitive decline and improve brain function. Active-aging industry professionals are ideally situated to help ensure that this simple lifestyle step actually happens.
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