How aerobic exercise and resistance training preserves muscle mass in obese older adults
As obesity increases in aging Western populations, frailty--which is exacerbated by obesity--is becoming a greater health concern and a major ...
Tag: Gerontology
Diet quality may affect risk of frailty in older adults
Poorer overall diet quality was linked with an increased risk of becoming frail in a study of U.S. community-dwelling older ...
Combat veterans more likely to experience mental health issues in later life
CORVALLIS, Ore. - Military veterans exposed to combat were more likely to exhibit signs of depression and anxiety in later ...
New data resource reveals highly variable staffing at nursing homes
Researchers who analyzed payroll-based staffing data for U.S. nursing homes discovered large daily staffing fluctuations, low weekend staffing and daily ...
WVU researcher studies how nursing homes can accommodate obese residents
Credit: WVU About 30 percent of nursing home residents are obese. That can complicate their care. The facility may need ...
Health checks from age 40 avoid ‘black hole’
Study finds five health problems per person Seeing a health professional for a full health screening - even when you ...
Moments of clarity in dementia patients at end of life: Glimmers of hope?
Scientists consider how unexpected awakenings in dementia patients might shed new light on the disease It happens unexpectedly: a person ...
Pink noise boosts deep sleep in mild cognitive impairment patients
Sound stimulation in deep sleep improved recall for some in small pilot study Mild cognitive impairment is often precursor to ...
Meals on Wheels drivers good early warning system for senior’s health and safety issues
Study shows app-based program effective for drivers to alert care coordinators about health and safety issues before they become seriousCredit: ...
Danica Chen to present at the 6th Aging Research for Drug Discovery Forum in Basel
Credit: Insilico Medicine Wednesday, June 26, 2019 - Today Insilico Medicine, a biotechnology company developing the end-to-end drug discovery pipeline ...
The Gerontological Society of America selects 2019 fellows
The Gerontological Society of America (GSA) -- the nation's largest interdisciplinary organization devoted to the field of aging -- has ...
NEOMED receives $3.7 Million HRSA Award to improve the health and wellness of older adults
Partners to transform geriatrics with interprofessional training for students, practitioners, caregivers and patientsCredit: NEOMED ROOTSTOWN, OHIO-- Northeast Ohio Medical University ...
Insilico Medicine to present at the 2nd LEAF Annual Event: Ending Age-Related Diseases 2019
Credit: Insilico Medicine Tuesday, June 25, 2019 - Insilico Medicine, a biotechnology company developing the end-to-end drug discovery pipeline utilizing ...
Reason to present at the 6th Aging Research for Drug Discovery Forum in Basel
Credit: Insilico Medicine Friday, June 21, 2019 - Today Insilico Medicine, a biotechnology company developing the end-to-end drug discovery pipeline ...
Many elderly patients with metastatic renal cell carcinoma benefit from targeted therapies
Penn study investigated real-world treatment outcomes among Medicare patients PHILADELPHIA--Many elderly patients with metastatic renal cell carcinoma (RCC)--who are often ...
God doesn’t play dice — does cancer?
Credit: University of Colorado Cancer Center The saying "God doesn't play dice" is meant to suggest that nothing happens by ...
People with multiple physical conditions have faster brain decline, higher suicide risk
Research findings made using a scoring system that measures the impact of living with multiple chronic illnesses, also known as ...
Insilico Medicine to present at the Ageing, Health & Rejuvenation Nature Conference
Credit: Insilico Medicine Wednesday, June 19, 2019 - Insilico Medicine, a biotech company developing the end-to-end drug discovery pipeline utilizing ...
High postural sway doubles older women’s fracture risk
Postural sway is an independent risk factor for bone fractures in postmenopausal women, according to a new study from the ...
Adequate protein intake associates with lower risk of frailty
Adequate intake of protein is associated with a reduced risk of frailty and prefrailty in older women, according to a ...
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