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Potential New Treatment to Prevent Stroke
November 22, 2012 Scientists may have discovered a new way to prevent strokes in high risk patients, according to research from the University of Warwick and University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire ... > full story -
Six Steps to Reduce Dementia's Most Troubling Symptoms
November 21, 2012 Many of dementia’s behavioral symptoms can be managed well without medications, experts ... > full story -
Researchers Target Vascular Health, Low-Light Therapy to Combat Alzheimer's Disease
November 20, 2012 Researchers are conducting new research on vascular disease and low-light therapy to prevent and reverse dementia before it sets into the ... > full story -
Many Seniors' Sleep Habits Are Similar to Those of Young Adults, Study Suggests
November 19, 2012 More than half of all retired people aged 65 and over report sleeping at least 7.5 hours per night, and between the hours of 11 p.m. and 7:30 a.m., contrary to commonly held assumptions that most ... > full story -
Gene Nearly Triples Risk of Alzheimer's, International Research Team Finds
November 14, 2012 A gene so powerful it nearly triples the risk of Alzheimer's disease has been discovered by an international team of researchers. It is the most potent genetic risk factor for Alzheimer's identified ... > full story -
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Evolving Roles of Hospice and Palliative Care
November 14, 2012 Many people think hospice and palliative care come at the end of life, and while both often play a key role then, palliative care also can provide pain relief, symptom control, emotional comfort and ... > full story -
20-Year-Old Stroke Patient Part of Growing Trend of Strokes in Young People
November 14, 2012 Michelle Nimmerrichter was only 20 when she suffered a stroke that left her in a coma and on a ventilator. She appears to be part of a trend -- a recent study found that strokes are affecting people ... > full story -
Computer Science Helping the Aged Stay Home
November 14, 2012 Computer scientists in Australia are leading a project to develop novel sensor systems to help older people keep living independently and safely in their own ... > full story -
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First-of-Its-Kind Program Improves Outcomes for Seniors Admitted for Trauma
November 13, 2012 A first-of-its-kind program lowers risk of delirium in elderly patients admitted for trauma and decreases the likelihood they will be discharged to a long-term care ... > full story -
Link Between Obesity and Dental Health in Homeless Children Strengthened
November 13, 2012 Obesity and dental cavities increase and become epidemic as children living below the poverty level age, according to nurse ... > full story
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