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Hypertension May Predict Dementia in Older Adults
(Source: American Medical Association) - High blood pressure appears to predict the progression to dementia in older adults with impaired executive functions (ability to organize thoughts and make decisions) but not in those with memory dysfunction, according to a newly published report.
Mediterranean Diet May Lower Risk of Brain Damage
(Source: American Academy of Neurology) - A Mediterranean diet may help people avoid the small areas of brain damage that can lead to problems with thinking and memory, according to a just released study.
Adapting Vaccines for Our Aging Immune Systems
(Source: NPR) - Much of the talk of vaccines typically focuses on young children. But older adults can also benefit from the protective effects of vaccines. In fact, flu and pneumonia vaccines can be critically important for older people, who are far more likely than their younger counterparts to suffer severe complications from such infections. They are more likely to be hospitalized and even die.
Me and My Doctor
(Source: The Guardian) - When Fergus Henderson was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, he risked losing much more than his career as one of the country's top cooks. His primary symptom was a lazy arm, much like that of John Wayne when he was riding a horse, Henderson explained. Then he met Dr. Marwan Hariz, who drilled into his skull and rebooted his brain. Here, Fergus and others talk about their relationships with the doctors and therapists who've transformed their lives.
Drug Shows Promise for Huntington's
(Source: University of Rochester Medical Center) - An early stage clinical trial of the experimental drug Dimebon (latrepirdine) in people with Huntington's appears to be safe and may improve cognition. That is the conclusion of a newly published study.
When Do Memory Lapses Signal Alzheimer's?
(Source: Washington Post) - Where did I park my car? What is that lady's name? Where are my glasses? Some call these "senior moments" or "tip-of-the-tongue" experiences. They're mundane for many elderly (and not-so-elderly) adults, but when do they become something more serious? How does one know when it's time to get screened for a memory disorder?
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