Tag: Seniors
Increasing Aerobic Exercise Rx Benefits Older Women
300 versus 150 minutes of moderate-vigorous workouts each week paid off after a year
Failed Communication Associated With Readmission
But, after adjustment for other variables, link not significant
Structured Exercise Prevents Sleep Issues in Older Adults
However, physical activity intervention not found to resolve existing sleep issues
Correction of Vitamin B-12 Deficiency No Benefit in Seniors
No improvement in neurologic or cognitive outcomes with supplementation among older adults
Adapted Diabetes Prevention Program Deemed Effective
Older adults more compliant, but significant outcomes improved across ages
Lifestyle Factors Can Halve Heart Failure Risk in Elderly
Researchers suggest health choices still make a difference in old age
In Elderly, Moderate Exercise Ups Cholesterol Transfer to HDL
Higher transfers of unesterified, esterified cholesterol to HDL in exercisers vs sedentary women
Older Adults Often Use Electronic Devices While Driving
Ninety-one percent use radio, 79 percent adjust dashboard controls, 56 percent use cellphone
Even Light Activity Can Boost Seniors’ Health
Researchers suggest 300 minutes weekly of activities such as walking or gardening
Risk Score IDs One-Year Mortality in Elderly With NSTE-ACS
Risk score can identify patients most likely to benefit from an invasive approach
