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Hidden toll of delirium on hip fracture patients – 2022 report
Hundreds of elderly hip fracture patients suffer from undiagnosed delirium every year in Australian hospitals, leaving them vulnerable to serious complications and death, with...
Men age faster than women, but younger generation is closing the gap
In the Western world, life expectancy rapidly increased in the 20th century, but women still have longer life expectancy than men, and in Finland,...
Daily multivitamin may slow cognitive decline – randomised US study
While a recent study found that cocoa extract had no effect on improving cognitive ability in older people, it did find, however, that a...
Optimism link to longer life span of women of all races – Harvard study
Positive thought and optimism really do affect well-being, especially if you’re a woman. According to a recent study, higher levels of optimism were associated...
Common sedatives increase pneumonia risk in Alzheimer patients
Commonly used sedatives, benzodiazepines, are associated with an increased risk of pneumonia when used in people with Alzheimer disease, according to a Finnish study.
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Exercise as medicine should be prescribed for older women
Women would benefit from being prescribed exercise as medicine, according to a Queensland University of Technology study that revealed moderate to high intensity activity...
Study links fried foods to dementia and diabetes
A ‘compelling’ study, from Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York suggests changes in cooking habits might reduce levels of glycotoxins and help...