lthough inflammation can arise from infection or injury, chronic inflammation can occur in older age due to ageing processes in
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Older age, ICU, poor renal fcn up risk of opioid OD in hospital
(HealthDay)—Risk factors for opioid overdose among hospitalized patients include being age 65 years or older, being in an intensive care
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Older adults increasingly have HPV+ oropharyngeal cancers
(HealthDay)—Human papillomavirus (HPV)-positive oropharyngeal cancers are increasing among older adults, according to a study published online April 30 in Cancer.
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Study examines how stereotypes affect memory in older Chinese immigrants
Ever have a “senior moment” and worry about what other people think? We might laugh, but when older people worry
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For older adults, a better diet may prevent brain shrinkage
People who eat a diet rich in vegetables, fruit, nuts and fish may have bigger brains, according to a study
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Psychological therapies may help older adults with chronic pain
(HealthDay)—For older adults with chronic pain, psychological interventions have small benefits, including reducing pain and catastrophizing beliefs, according to a
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Can stress testing and biomarker studies predict cardiovascular event risk in older women?
Mayo Clinic researchers, reporting results of the SMART study, have shown that abnormal results on a stress electrocardiogram are an
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Higher aerobic fitness levels are associated with better word production skills in healthy older adults
Healthy older people who exercise regularly are less inclined to struggle to find words to express themselves, research led by
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When do problems with memory and decision-making affect older adults’ ability to drive?
For older adults, driving can mean living a more independent, satisfying life. Therefore, it’s no surprise that about 86 percent
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Researchers discover molecular basis for increased cardiovascular disease in older women
Researchers have discovered the molecular basis for the increased incidence of cardiovascular diseases in older women. The study, which is
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