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Released: 7-Aug-2009 2:30 PM EDT
No Link Between Cognitive Decline, Socioeconomic Status in Elderly
University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), Health Sciences

New research suggests that for seniors age 70 and older, socioeconomic status does not play a major role in the brain's continued ability to function. However, seniors who have never been married and widowers seem to perform more poorly as they age.

30-Jul-2009 3:00 PM EDT
Aging in the 21St Century: Longer Lives Can Still Lead to Happier Golden Years
American Psychological Association (APA)

As more people live well into their 80s and 90s, it's reassuring to know that most people get happier as they age and exert more emotional control than younger adults, according to researchers who spoke at the 117th Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association.

30-Jul-2009 1:00 PM EDT
Older Adults Subjected to Abuse or Self-Neglect at Greater Risk of Mortality
RUSH

Older adults who are subjected to abuse or self-neglect face a greater risk of premature death than other seniors, according to a study published in the August 5 issue of JAMA.

Released: 3-Aug-2009 8:40 AM EDT
Dysport Proves Safe, Effective Anti-wrinkle Treatment
UT Southwestern Medical Center

The new anti-wrinkle facial filler Dysport, which could be used as an alternative to Botox, noticeably reduced frown lines between the eyes, according to users and independent reviewers in a study involving plastic surgeons at UT Southwestern Medical Center.

31-Jul-2009 4:00 PM EDT
Sex Hormones Associated with Broken Bones in Older Men
Endocrine Society

Low levels of estradiol or high levels of sex hormone binding globulin (SHBG) are associated with an increased risk of osteoporotic fracture in older men, according to a new study accepted for publication in The Endocrine Society's Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism (JCEM).

Released: 30-Jul-2009 9:00 AM EDT
A Silly Pat on the Head Helps Seniors Remember Daily Med
Washington University in St. Louis

Doing something unusual, like knocking on wood or patting yourself on the head, while taking a daily dose of medicine may be an effective strategy to help seniors remember whether they've already taken their daily medications, suggests new research from Washington University in St. Louis.

28-Jul-2009 1:00 PM EDT
More Strength and Better Physical Function Could Reduce Risk of Hospitalization in the Elderly
California Pacific Medical Center Research Institute

Older adults who have less strength, poor physical function and low muscle density are at higher risk of being hospitalized compared to adults with more strength and better function. The study also found that muscle density, a measure of how much fat compared to lean tissue there is in the muscle, is a more accurate gauge of a person's risk of hospitalization than muscle mass or size.

Released: 27-Jul-2009 7:00 PM EDT
Helping Older Adults Transition from Hospital to Home
RUSH

Rush University Medical Center has launched a study of its program to help older adults transition from hospital to home. The goal of the study is to determine whether the program, first implemented two years ago, succeeds in reducing readmissions within 30 days for seniors. If it does, it could serve as a model for hospitals across the country that are seeking ways to lower their rates of readmission.

Released: 27-Jul-2009 1:00 PM EDT
Buck Institute Says Nation Must Respond to Unprecedented Increase in Global Aging
Buck Institute for Research on Aging

Our current health care crisis pales in comparison to the impending demographic "tsunami" that threatens to bankrupt our economy. A recent census report projects that within 10 years there will be more people aged 65 and older than children under 5 years of age. This is a first in human history and highlights the need for our nation to focus more attention and research dollars in finding ways to delay the aging process.

Released: 27-Jul-2009 7:00 AM EDT
New Dove Body Washes with NutriumMoisture Restore Skin's Natural Moisture
Edelman PR, NYC

Until now, all regular body washes caused dry skin damage. Now, Dove has discovered how to restore skin's natural moisture while cleansing with body wash. Current body washes actually damage proteins and lipids in the skin's outer layer, often leading to the loss of critical moisture. Recognizing skin lipids require different care than skin proteins, Dove developed its latest liquid cleansing technology called NutriumMoisture. Research published in the June 2009 issue of Cosmetic Dermatology confirms NutriumMoisture is clinically proven to preserve both skin's natural proteins and lipids while significantly reducing dryness and improving moisturization.

Released: 21-Jul-2009 3:40 PM EDT
Seniors Benefit From Strength Training
Health Behavior News Service

Progressive resistance muscle training improves strength in older adults and enhances their ability to do daily tasks such as walking, climbing steps or getting out of a chair.

Released: 21-Jul-2009 11:40 AM EDT
Center of Excellence on Brain Aging at NYU Langone Medical Center Opens New Facilities
NYU Langone Health

The Center of Excellence (COE) on Brain Aging at NYU Langone Medical Center inaugurates a new facility this week at 145 East 32 Street. The state-of-the-art, 15,000 square foot facility empowers collaboration, uniting the COE's existing clinical care centers with well-established clinical research programs focused on healthy brain aging, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson disease, and other neurodegenerative cognitive disorders.

Released: 17-Jul-2009 8:30 AM EDT
Computer Games Stretch and Hone Older Brain
Case Western Reserve University

Seniors are sharpening their recall and other mental processes at The Brain Emporium, a community center program opened and run by Case Western Reserve University Psychologist T.J. McCallum. McCallum and graduate students custom design a regimen of computer games and programs for each individual's needs and wants.

Released: 15-Jul-2009 12:40 PM EDT
Vitamin D, Curcumin May Help Clear Amyloid Plaques Found in Alzheimer's
University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), Health Sciences

UCLA scientists and colleagues from UC Riverside and the Human BioMolecular Research Institute have found that a form of vitamin D, together with a chemical found in turmeric spice called curcumin, may help stimulate the immune system to clear the brain of amyloid beta, which forms the plaques considered the hallmark of Alzheimer's disease.

8-Jul-2009 8:00 AM EDT
DNA Damaged Cells Communicate with Neighbors to Let Them Know They're in Trouble
Buck Institute for Research on Aging

When cells experiencing DNA damage fail to repair themselves, they send a signal to their neighbors letting them know they're in trouble. The discovery, made at the Buck Institute for Age Research, shows that a process dubbed the DDR (DNA Damage Response) also controls communication from cell to cell. The research has implications for both cancer and aging.

Released: 13-Jul-2009 12:00 AM EDT
Rheumatoid Arthritis Investigators Collaborate to Find a Cure for RA
American College of Rheumatology (ACR)

Over 50 rheumatoid arthritis investigators from across the country recently met in San Diego to share information and present data and results from their innovative RA projects and to brainstorm ways to work more closely together to find a cure for RA.

6-Jul-2009 1:15 PM EDT
Reduced Diet Thwarts Aging, Disease in Monkeys
University of Wisconsin–Madison

The bottom-line message from a decades-long study of monkeys on a restricted diet is simple: Consuming fewer calories leads to a longer, healthier life.

6-Jul-2009 1:45 PM EDT
Easter Island Compound Extends Lifespan of Old Mice
University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio

The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio and two collaborating centers report that rapamycin, a compound first discovered in soil of Easter Island, extended the expected lifespan of middle-aged mice by 28 percent to 38 percent. In human terms, this would be greater than the predicted increase in extra years of life if cancer and heart disease were both cured and prevented.

Released: 30-Jun-2009 8:10 PM EDT
Geriatrician Available to Discuss New Research on Falls in Older Adults
Rutgers University

Each year, one of every three people over age 65 suffers a fall, resulting in nearly 16,000 deaths. Falls in the elderly cause 1.8 million emergency room visits and 433,000 hospitalizations for injuries such as bruises, fractures and head trauma. Dr. Anita Chopra, a UMDNJ geriatrician, can discuss newly published research on falls as well as ways to protect the elderly from injuries caused by falls.

Released: 25-Jun-2009 4:50 PM EDT
Duke Study Finds Total Knee Replacements Increase Mobility and Motor Skills in Older Patients
gabbegroup

According to a new study from researchers at Duke University, total knee arthroplasty (TKA) procedures performed in older patients with osteoarthritis of the knee result in long-term, significant improvement of physical functioning and motor skills when compared to patients who do not receive TKA.



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