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 How Common is Senior Abuse?
September 5, 2008
Mistreatment of senior citizens may be more common than you think. According to a study published in the Journal of Gerontology: Social Sciences, 13% of seniors in the United States report various forms of abuse
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Treadmill Exercise Good for Stroke Survivors
September 4, 2008
People who suffer strokes often have difficulty walking, which leads to deconditioning and decreased fitness. Exercising on a treadmill increases fitness and may improve brain function in stroke patients, according to a study published online last week in the journal Stroke
More Americans Now Have Health Insurance
September 3, 2008
Last week, the U.S. Census Bureau announced that 45.7 million Americans did not have health insurance in 2007 [http://www.census.gov/hhes/www/hlthins/hlthin07.html]. Although this seems like a big number, it is 1.3 million lower than it was in 2006.
Chronic or Frequent Migraines Increase Risk of Brain Damage
September 2, 2008
Scientists from the Netherlands report that people with frequent migraine headaches or a long history of migraines are at an increased risk of progressive brain damage, according to research published in the most recent issue of Headache, the journal of the American Headache Society.
Vitamin B May Not Make You Happier
September 1, 2008
According to new research published in the August issue of the Journal of Clinical Psychiatry, vitamin B supplementation does not appear to reduce the incidence of depression or depressive symptoms in older men.
Symptoms of Depression Increase Stroke Risk
August 29, 2008
The presence of depressive symptoms is a strong risk factor for stroke in men, but not in women, according to research published in the September 2008 issue of the Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery, and Psychiatry.
More News About Folate
August 28, 2008
In the August 2008 issue of the Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery, and Psychiatry, investigators from Korean reported that onset of dementia is associated with decreasing folate levels, as well as increasing homocysteine and vitamin B12 levels, in the blood.
Surgery vs. Watchful Waiting for Prostate Cancer
August 27, 2008
In men with localized prostate cancer, radical prostatectomy, a surgery to remove the entire prostate gland and some surrounding tissue, reduces prostate cancer-related death compared to watchful waiting, according to a study in the most recent issue of the Journal of the National Cancer Institute.
Take Your Pills with Water
August 26, 2008
According to a report at the National Meeting of the American Chemical Society, grapefruit, orange, and apple juice may reduce the body's absorption of certain medications you take by mouth.
No Benefit of Folate and Vitamin B in Heart Disease
August 25, 2008
Norwegian investigators report that supplementation with folate and vitamin B12 or vitamin B6 does not benefit patients with coronary heart disease, according to a study published in the August 20, 2008 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association
Hospitalization May Be Bad for Your Bones Too
August 22, 2008
Hospitalization may decrease physical function and cause bone loss. In the most recent issue of the Archives of Internal Medicine, researchers from the University of California, San Francisco reported that elderly patients who are admitted to the hospital often have increased risks for hip fractures, as well as other types of fractures.
Your Reflux Medicine May Be Bad for Your Bones
August 21, 2008
Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), such as Prilosec® and Prevacid®, are medications that reduce acid production in the stomach. These medicines are associated with an increased risk for hip fractures if they are used continuously for 5 years, according to a study published in the August 12, 2008 issue of the Canadian Medical Association Journal.
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