Clinical Briefs for Tuesday, July 16
Blood pressure drug may harm gut health … Wearing hearing aid now may protect brain in later life … New tech detects afib after stroke … Brain networks lose their connection with age
Brain Health
Precision aging: Researchers propose a new approach to keep brains healthy, longer
With life spans increasing, it may be time to discard a one-size-fits-all approach to brain health. A group of researchers propose a new precision medicine model.
Clinical Briefs for Friday, June 14
OIG: Nursing homes fail to report abuse … Low-dose prednisolone effective for hand OA … Overeating has devastating effects on brain health
Brain drain: Supplements have no effect on brain health, could be harmful
Popping a pill doesn’t work; dietary supplements have no effect on brain health, cognitive decline, dementia or Alzheimer’s disease, declares a sweeping new report.
Debate over engaging seniors’ brains
New research indicates too much time playing video games may reduce our memory skills.
Get smart about brain health
Activity directors and lifestyle coordinators across the country are trying to find the best solutions for residents who request “brain games” out of a desire to improve their memory and sharpen their cognitive skills.
Provider betting that new dining menus will lead to better cognitive abilities, longer lasting memory
A common quip has been that the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach. Now, there’s a long-term care provider who’s hoping to prove that the stomach is also the way to the brain.
Therapy can still benefit older, long-time aphasia sufferers, study shows
Therapy can improve language function and general cognition for seniors who have had aphasia for years, according to a recently published study.
Memory fitness programs boost verbal memory, perception of memory, study finds
Memory fitness programs at senior living communities helped improve seniors’ verbal learning and retention, plus boosted their self-perceived memory, a new study finds.
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