Tag: Aging: Misc.
Depression Tied to Having More Physical Health Conditions
Findings seen both at baseline and for developing new conditions over time, even when adjusting for sociodemographic and lifestyle factors
2008 to 2017 Saw Increase in Prevalence of Seniors Free From Disabilities
Findings seen in older adults aged 65 years or older, with more modest improvements seen among baby boomers
Accelerated Aging Linked to Increased Odds of Preneoplastic Polyps in the Colon
16 percent higher odds of harboring a PNP seen with one year of accelerated aging
Weaker Handgrip Strength Tied to Higher Likelihood of Diabetes
Findings seen among postmenopausal women; association stronger in those postmenopausal for >10 years
Elevated Blood Pressure Variability Linked to Lower Cognitive Scores
Association differed by race and was only significant in older Black adults
Topical Human Platelet Extract Noninferior for Photoaging of Hands
HPE performs as well as topical vitamin C for improvement in brown spot fractional area, wrinkle fractional area, luminosity
Policies About Late-Career Physicians Are Considered Successful
Policies varied in the testing required, funding, processes after a positive screening result, and decision-making around concerning results
Even Exercising a Few Times a Week Cuts Later Dementia Risk
The risk for mild dementia reduced by approximately 13 percent in 'weekend warriors'
CDC Says Some People May Need Extra Dose of COVID Vaccine
Poor Sleep Quality Linked to Older Brain Age in Late Midlife
Participants with two to three and three or more poor sleep characteristics have 1.6- and 2.6-year older brain age
