For quite some time, researchers have believed that when seniors are mentally and physically active, the development of dementia can be delayed or even prevented. Activity can come in a variety of different forms. While we often immediately think about physical exercise, more and more research is coming out that indicates that activity doesn’t… Continue reading Active Families Can Help Prevent Cognitive Decline
Parkinson’s disease is a neurological disorder that affects movement. It occurs when brain cells that produce dopamine gradually die, leading to symptoms such as tremors, muscle stiffness, slowed movement, and balance problems, along with possible changes in mood, sleep, and cognition over time. It’s caused by the loss of cells within the brain that produce… Continue reading Early Stages of Parkinson’s Disease
If you’ve ever experienced arthritic knee pain, you know how crippling it can be. It makes even daily tasks excruciatingly painful and difficult. However, scientists are understanding more and more about osteoarthritis and what you can do to help reduce the pain experienced. Exercise continues to be one of the best ways to reduce… Continue reading Steps for Fighting Knee Pain
New research has revealed that there is something different about people over 80 years old who have cognitive levels of those that are typically seen from people in their 50s. These individuals tend to be an exception, but they are indicators that memory doesn’t need to decline as people get older. Northwestern University refers… Continue reading Looking at Differences in Aging Brains
New research indicates that low doses of radiation therapy might be a helpful treatment method for reducing the amount of pain that people with osteoarthritis in their knees experience. This research was conducted by the American Society for Radiation Oncology. They presented their findings recently at their annual conference. The team found that… Continue reading New Advances in Treating Joint Pain
For years, criminals have used the internet to scam people out of their money. Criminals have also long targeted senior citizens for a variety of reasons. Loneliness, isolation, naivete, dementia, and other factors are things that criminals know of and can take advantage of. However, knowing what patterns these criminals fall upon can help… Continue reading Staying Ahead of Digital Scams
Over the last few years, the use of ketamine as a legitimate medication has grown in popularity. Recent research has now indicated that it might not be very helpful in the fight against chronic pain. Ketamine is used as an anaesthetic or to treat mental illnesses by medical professionals. However, this new research might… Continue reading Chronic Pain and Ketamine
According to new research, repeated exposure to heat waves has an impact on what our biological aging can look like. A team of researchers based out of the University of Hong Kong looked at regular, annual exposure to heat waves and how it impacted people, with a focus on how it ages us. What… Continue reading How Heat Waves Speed Up Aging
A new focus on osteoarthritis suggests a simple change that might help people avoid or delay knee replacement surgery. The science behind this study is actually pretty simple. Researchers have long known that extra weight on the knees can exacerbate knee pain. They have also known that the angle at which the foot hits… Continue reading A Simple Way to Avoid Knee Surgery?
According to a recent study, listening to others might have a therapeutic effect. This research comes from Texas A&M University. The team began with the premise that true, empathetic, listening, is something that is disappearing in our health care system. There is a general shortage of providers and when people are in positions like… Continue reading Listening Effectively May Have a Therapeutic Effect