Research explores how exercise prevents age-related diseases
By
John Roszkowski
Nov 04, 2022
A special issue of the journal Brain Plasticity provides new insights into how exercise-induced activation of the peripheral systems, such as muscle, gut, liver and adipose tissue, may improve cognitive...
Top 5 news stories reveal varied interests among long-term care professionals
By
John O'Connor
Jan 03, 2014
What do neck abnormalities, dangerous bacteria, a murder-suicide, a defensive nursing home chain, and antipsychotic guidelines have in common? These five developments were voted the most popular news stories...
State news
Mar 02, 2013
Virginia — State Sen. Bill Stanley (R) has introduced a bill requiring that nursing homes, assisted living facilities and other certified nursing facilities obtain minimum levels of insurance. If SB70...
Brain inflammation treats, not causes, Alzheimer’s disease, research suggests
Oct 26, 2009
Inflammation in the brain is not a trigger that leads to a build-up of Alzheimer’s disease-causing amyloid-beta plaques. It could actually be manipulated to cleanse the brain of those plaques, according...