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Jul
28
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Seniors Understand Very Little About The Health Overhaul Law, Poll Finds
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The Hill: "The majority of the nation's seniors have little understanding of what the Democrats' newly enacted healthcare law actually does, according to poll results released Monday...
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Jul
28
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Adherence to recommended exercise improves physical function, reduces pain for osteoarthritis patients
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Patients with osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee or hip who adhere to the recommended home physical therapy exercises and physically active lifestyle experience more improvement in pain, physical function, and self-perceived effect.
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Jul
26
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UVA Launches Alzheimer's Disease, Dementia Site
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The University of Virginia School of Medicine launched Memory Commons, an interactive, first-of-its-kind educational website that focuses on Alzheimer's disease and dementia.
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Jul
26
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States, Senior Groups, Pressure Congress To Continue Extra Medicaid Funding
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CQ HealthBeat: "Despite doubts that Congress will pass legislation before the August recess to maintain higher levels of Medicaid funding, senior groups say they'll keep putting pressure on lawmakers to act this month..."
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Jul
26
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As Temperature Rises, So Does Seniors' Risk of Hyperthermia
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SUNDAY, July 25 (HealthDay News) -- Extreme summer heat can place older people at increased risk for developing the dangerous high body temperature condition known as hyperthermia, experts at the U.S. National Institute on Aging (NIA) warn.
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Jul
22
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Researchers Identify Factors That Lead To "Successful Aging"
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What, exactly, does "successful aging" mean? For more than a half century, researchers and gerontologists have argued whether successful aging is better defined subjectively or objectively.
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Jul
22
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New Links Between Cholesterol And Depression In The Elderly
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Most people know that high cholesterol levels place them at increased risk for heart disease and stroke. Prior research has shown that particular types of strokes contribute to one's risk for depression.
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Jul
21
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AARP warns Congress against inaction on Medicaid funding
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The powerful seniors' lobbying group AARP has entered the debate over extended Medicaid funding for states. It sent a letter to every member of Congress pushing for approval of the funds.
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Jul
16
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Visual Memory Improvement In Older Adults Following Brain Fitness Program
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A commercial brain fitness program has been shown to improve memory in older adults, at least in the period soon after training.
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Jul
14
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Electronic Health Records Prime Clinicians To Provide Progressive Care To Older Adults
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In 20 years, approximately 72 million older adults will reside in the United States, almost double the current number, according to the U.S. Administration on Aging.
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