Early detection of cognitive impairment is essential for improving patient outcomes, but primary care settings face significant challenges in screening. This special report summarizes key points and gaps in knowledge about ...
Nov 26, 2024
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Fibromyalgia is a chronic disorder characterized by muscle pain throughout the body, fatigue, sleep problems and cognitive difficulties. The condition predominantly affects women, but men can also suffer from it. However, ...
Nov 20, 2024
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Prescribing anti-clotting medications to adults younger than age 65 who have atrial fibrillation (AFib) but no other risk factors for stroke did not reduce the risk of cognitive decline, stroke or transient ischemic attack ...
Nov 18, 2024
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A new international study has shed light on the significant burden of post-acute COVID-19 symptoms across North America, Europe and Asia.
Nov 15, 2024
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Health care workers at nursing homes face a major challenge when helping older adults to maintain their oral hygiene. This has been shown in a study conducted at the University of Gothenburg, which concludes that unclear ...
Nov 14, 2024
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Could you imagine having a driving lesson in your 50s or 60s, even though you've been driving since your late teens?
Nov 14, 2024
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Elderly people who have symptoms of depression and moderate or severe joint pain tend to show faster cognitive decline, especially in the area of memory. This was shown by a study published in the journal Aging & Mental Health.
Nov 13, 2024
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Some 2.3 million of U.S. adults over 65—more than 4%—have a diagnosis of dementia. But even without a diagnosis, a certain amount of cognitive decline is normal as age sets in.
Nov 13, 2024
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We know there are links between young people overusing devices and a decline in cognitive abilities, as well as problems with attention, focus and memory.
Nov 13, 2024
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As more states legalize marijuana, researchers are examining the effects of legalization on society. Angus Kittelman, an assistant professor of special education at the University of Missouri-Columbia, and Gulcan Cil, a senior ...
Nov 12, 2024
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