Tag: Aging: Misc.
Cannabis Use Common in Older Adults
Most indicate using after age 60 years for medical purposes
Reducing Drinking May Improve Pain Interference Symptoms
Improvement seen in tobacco smoking, cannabis use, cocaine use, although confidence intervals wide
Exercise Intensity Seems Not to Impact Mortality Levels
Combined MICT, HIIT intervention group had no difference in mortality versus recommended guidelines
September 2020 Briefing – Geriatrics
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Geriatrics for September 2020. This roundup includes the latest...
Low-to-Moderate Drinking May Protect Cognition During Aging
However, results show significant racial difference, with stronger association for Whites
August 2020 Briefing – Geriatrics
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Geriatrics for August 2020. This roundup includes the latest...
Vitamin C Positively Linked to Skeletal Muscle Mass Measures
Positive links seen for dietary and circulating vitamin C with muscle mass in middle- and older-aged adults
p16INK4a Expression Increased in Young Cancer Survivors
Signs of age acceleration at molecular level also seen in frail survivors, in children after cancer therapy
Poll: More Older Adults Using Telehealth During Pandemic
Comfort level with technology and telehealth visits increasing, but some concerns persist
Early-Life Adversity Associated With Accelerated Biological Aging
Links vary by adversity type; threat-related early-life adversity tied to accelerated pubertal development