Health effects of social isolation strikingly different in older men and women: study
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Alicia Lasek
Oct 29, 2020
Women with fewer social ties have higher odds of hypertension, researchers say. In contrast, men with a large social network are more likely to develop high blood pressure.
Older women account for highest rates of rising antidepressant use: CDC
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Alicia Lasek
Sep 08, 2020
From 2009 to 2018, women alone accounted for rising antidepressant use in adults, the CDC has found. Researchers have also tied the COVID-19 pandemic to a three-fold increase in depression.
Clinical Briefs for Tuesday, July 7
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Alicia Lasek
Jul 07, 2020
Fatigue predicts anemia in older adults … Elderly no more compliant with COVID-19 safety measures than other adults … Older women have higher mortality from metabolic syndrome than men: study … WHO...
Approved osteoporosis drug prevents fractures, quality group’s study shows
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Alicia Lasek
Jun 15, 2020
There’s good evidence to support the use of romosozumab (Evenity) to reduce fracture risk in postmenopausal women with osteoporosis, according to a German early benefits assessment.
Clinical Briefs for Wednesday, February 26
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Alicia Lasek
Feb 25, 2020
A weak heart can affect the brain and contribute to cognitive decline … Annual breast cancer screening not beneficial for women over age 75 … Adults don’t need tetanus, diphtheria boosters if...
Recent falls can worsen fracture risk among women, study finds
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Alicia Lasek
Jan 09, 2020
Older women who report recent falls are more likely fracture a bone in the next five years. Injurious falls are linked to the most severe risk.
Insomnia recipe for older women: diet high in refined carbs
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Alicia Lasek
Dec 12, 2019
A diet high in refined carbohydrates may trigger insomnia in older women, a new study has found.
Older female soda drinkers face higher hip fracture risk: study
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Alicia Lasek
Oct 31, 2019
Older women who drink more than 24 ounces of soft drinks each day are more likely to suffer a hip fracture, according to a new data analysis.
Post-menopausal hormone therapy linked to improved cognition
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Alicia Lasek
Oct 17, 2019
A longer duration of estrogen exposure – extended by hormone therapy – is linked to better cognitive status in older adult women, a new study has found.
Clinical Briefs for Friday, Oct 4
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Alicia Lasek
Oct 03, 2019
Risk calculator helps predict mortality in older women … High genetic insulin levels put men at risk of heart attack, angina … High fiber diet cuts heart disease odds in hypertension and diabetes …...