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Skin cancer information is newest offering on NIHSeniorHealth web site
May 15, 2007Those who have reached middle age and beyond can remember when deep tans were thought to be beautiful and healthy. Back then, it was not widely recognized that hours spent sunbathing could increase the risk for skin cancer. It was not...
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Can an omega-3 fatty acid slow the progression of Alzheimer's disease?
May 10, 2007Nutritionists have long endorsed fish as part of a heart-healthy diet, and now some studies suggest that omega-3 fatty acids found in the oil of certain fish may also benefit the brain by lowering the risk of Alzheimer’s disease. In...
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NIA Statement: Early findings from ADAPT indicate NSAIDs do not prevent Alzheimer’s disease
April 25, 2007The drugs naproxen and celecoxib did not reduce risk for Alzheimer’s disease in an analysis of data from a clinical trial sponsored by the National Institute on Aging (NIA), part of the National Institutes of Health. The trial...
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Tai Chi boosts immunity to shingles virus in older adults, NIH-sponsored study reports
April 6, 2007Tai Chi, a traditional Chinese form of exercise, may help older adults avoid getting shingles by increasing immunity to varicella-zoster virus (VZV) and boosting the immune response to varicella vaccine in older adults, according to a new...
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Could baby boomers be approaching retirement in worse shape than their predecessors?
March 5, 2007Americans in their early to mid-50s today report poorer health, more pain and more trouble doing everyday physical tasks than their older peers reported at the same age in years past, a recent analysis has shown. The research, published in...
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Media Availability: Special journal issue focuses on delirium and dementia in older people
January 16, 2007What: Studies indicate that each year more than 2.5 million hospitalized older adults experience delirium, a state of acute mental confusion. Delirium is worrisome to patients and to their families and friends, and it is estimated that...
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NIHSeniorHealth adds information on depression
January 8, 2007Important life changes that we make as we get older may cause feelings of uneasiness, stress, and sadness. For instance, the death of a loved one, moving from work into retirement, or dealing with a serious illness can leave people feeling...
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New brain imaging compound shows promise for earlier detection of Alzheimer’s disease
December 20, 2006A new imaging molecule that can detect and map plaques and tangles in the brains of people with Alzheimer’s disease could eventually lead to earlier diagnosis of the devastating disease, researchers at the University of California,...
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Mental exercise helps maintain some seniors' thinking skills
December 19, 2006Certain mental exercises can offset some of the expected decline in older adults' thinking skills and show promise for maintaining cognitive abilities needed to do everyday tasks such as shopping, making meals and handling finances,...
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Herbal supplement fails to relieve hot flashes in large NIH trial
December 18, 2006The herbal supplement black cohosh, whether used alone or with other botanical supplements, did not relieve hot flashes in postmenopausal women or those approaching menopause, who participated in the Herbal Alternatives (HALT) for...
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Disability among older Americans continues significant decline
December 1, 2006Chronic disability among older Americans has dropped dramatically, and the rate of decline has accelerated during the past two decades, according to a new analysis of data from the National Long-Term Care Survey (NLTCS). The study,...
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Novel program enhances dementia caregivers' quality of life
November 21, 2006A multifaceted, personalized intervention can significantly improve the quality of life for caregivers of people with dementia, new research published Nov. 21, 2006, in Annals of Internal Medicine has found. The study, Resources for...
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Structured exercise program may enhance seniors' physical functioning
November 17, 2006A structured exercise program may boost the physical well-being of sedentary seniors who are at risk of losing independent functioning, a new study to be published in the November 2006 Journal of Gerontology: Medical Sciences has found....
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NIA statement data published on safety review of anti-inflammatory drugs in ADAPT Alzheimer's disease clinical trial
November 17, 2006On Dec. 17, 2004, the Alzheimer’s Disease Anti-Inflammatory Prevention Trial (ADAPT) Steering Committee suspended treatments with two non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) in a large, three-arm, national Alzheimer’s...
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Media Availability: Fewer risk factors in midlife linked to healthier, longer lives for men
November 14, 2006What: A new study specifically pinpoints risk factors that may increase or decrease the odds of living long and healthy lives for middle-aged men. The study, appearing in the Nov. 15, 2006, Journal of the American Medical Association,...
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Study demonstrates improved health, survival in aged overweight male mice on resveratrol
November 1, 2006Overweight aged male mice whose high calorie (fat) diet was supplemented by resveratrol, a natural compound found in common foods like grapes, wines and nuts, had better health and survival than aged overweight mice who did not receive it...
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NIHSeniorHealth adds information on falls
October 16, 2006You accidentally slip on a wet bathroom floor, trip on a loose throw rug, or lose your balance on the stairs. If you or an older person you know has fallen, you're not alone. Each year, more than 1.6 million older Americans go to the...
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Researchers discover misfolded protein clumps common to dementia, Lou Gehrig's disease
October 5, 2006Scientists have identified a misfolded, or incorrectly formed, protein common to two devastating neurological diseases, frontotemporal dementia (FTD) and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease),...
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Researchers announce results of study on genetic variation in Parkinson’s disease
September 27, 2006Researchers at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) have completed one of the first large-scale studies of the role of common genetic variation in Parkinson’s disease (PD). While the results fill in some missing pieces of the...
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High blood pressure information added to NIHSeniorHealth
September 20, 2006High blood pressure often is called “the silent killer“ because many people don't know they have it. Even though it doesn't cause symptoms, high blood pressure is a major health risk. If it isn't treated, it can...
