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CVS, one of the largest pharmacy chains in the United States, recently announced that they were rolling out a new model of service. The goal is that this new model will help ensure that more people are connected to health care clinics and … [Read more...]
There is a significant link between chronic pain and mental health issues. This is not new information, but research on this topic continues to grow. However, new research points to the fact that there is a big gap in the … [Read more...]
A team of researchers has been looking at the treatments available for Alzheimer’s disease, including past, present, and those that are in development. The team concluded that there are likely promising medications that will be able to help … [Read more...]
The number of senior citizens in the United States continues to grow. Ever since the Baby Boomer Generation was named shortly after the end of World War Two, it has been known that this huge growth in the U.S. population was going to have … [Read more...]
Over the last several years, we’ve seen a big shift in the treatment that individuals suffering from Parkinson’s disease receive. This shift is definitely for the better. As our understanding of the disease and its impact on the human brain … [Read more...]
Chronic pain is one of the most frustrating issues that someone can deal with. Although there are things that can be done to help alleviate symptoms, a lot of people deal with chronic pain throughout their entire lives. There have been some … [Read more...]
A new study from the American Academy of Neurology indicates that the earlier MS is treated, the less likely someone is to suffer disability as they age. MS, or multiple sclerosis, is a chronic neurological disorder that … [Read more...]
A new research project indicates that people with Alzheimer’s disease experience chronic pain in a different way than people without dementia do. Unfortunately, it is already hard to get an accurate idea of what pain looks like when someone … [Read more...]
You’ve probably noticed that I like to post a lot of blogs that pertain to advances in research that pertain to senior citizens and senior health. Sometimes, the connections here are pretty obvious, but other times the findings of the … [Read more...]
A new study from Brigham and Women’s Hospital found that although statins have proven to be successful in helping those with cardiovascular disease, about 20 percent of those diagnosed or at high risk of cardiovascular disease refuse this … [Read more...]
Chronic pain within nursing home residents was the topic of a recent study. The team behind this research found that there are four distinct types of pain that seniors face, and that each of these four types of pain warranted a different … [Read more...]
Fighting cancer is never easy. The older someone becomes, the more difficult fighting cancer gets. Not only does age tend to compromise someone’s immune system and overall health, it also makes people more likely to suffer from other … [Read more...]
