Older adults , those more than 50 years of age, who consume alcohol beyond healthy drinking guidelines are a growing public health concern.
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Can Text Messaging Help Reduce Drinking Problem?
Posted on 29 June 2022.
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Medicare Spent Billions On Drugs Without Confirmed Clinical Benefits
Posted on 26 June 2022.
The U.S. federal government spent an estimated $1.8 billion in Medicare funds in 2019 on drugs whose clinical benefits have yet to be confirmed by the Food and Drug Administration.
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Does Vitamin D Deficiency Lead To Dementia?
Posted on 15 June 2022.
Dementia is one of the major causes of disability and dependency among older people worldwide, affecting thinking and behaviors as you age. But what if you could stop this degenerative disease in its tracks?
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Does Shingles Increase A Person’s Risk Of Dementia?
Posted on 09 June 2022.
Shingles, a viral infection caused by the reactivation of the chickenpox virus, results in a painful blistering rash along one side of the body or face from nerve inflammation.
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Wisdom, Resilience Key To Wellbeing In Old Age
Posted on 04 June 2022.
A new study shows that while wise people tend to be more satisfied with their lives, wisdom also works to strengthen resilience and mastery to reduce stress and enable a person to better handle late life adversity and aging-related losses.
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Long COVID Affects More Older Adults; Shots Don’t Prevent It
Posted on 28 May 2022.
New U.S. research on long COVID-19 provides fresh evidence that it can happen even after breakthrough infections in vaccinated people, and that older adults face higher risks for the long-term effects.
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