Alzheimer's disease & dementia
Dementia: The right to rehabilitation
Rehabilitation is important for people with dementia as it is for people with physical disabilities, according to a leading dementia expert.
Mar 28, 2017
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News tagged with physical impairment
Alzheimer's disease & dementia
Physical activity in dementia
It has been recognised for over 60 years that regular physical activity provides health benefits. Our bodies are designed to be stimulated by physical exertion. Fitness is associated with lower all-cause mortality, along ...
Jun 8, 2016
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Alzheimer's disease & dementia
Burning more calories linked with greater gray matter volume, reduced Alzheimer's risk
Whether they jog, swim, garden or dance, physically active older persons have larger gray matter volume in key brain areas responsible for memory and cognition, according to a new study by researchers at the University of ...
Mar 11, 2016
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Neuroscience
Effect of physical activity, nutrient supplementation interventions on cognition
Two studies in the August 25 issue of JAMA examine the effect of physical activity and nutrient supplementation on cognitive function.
Aug 25, 2015
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Health
Sleeping on cerebral palsy difficulties
While a decent night's sleep is hard enough for some people to master children with cerebral palsy (CP) face added sleeping pressures with recent research finding the child's ability to sleep well hinging on their level of ...
Jul 21, 2015
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Health
Elder abuse is common around the world
A new global review reveals that elder abuse—which includes psychological, physical, and sexual abuse; neglect; and financial exploitation—is common among community-dwelling older adults and is especially prevalent among ...
Jun 15, 2015
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Oncology & Cancer
Exercise as chemo-brain treatment
Cancer patients might feel their best if they simply maintain or only slightly increase their physical activity throughout chemotherapy instead of letting it decline, according to a University of Rochester scientist who presented ...
Jun 2, 2015
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Health
Scientists link environment and inclusion in adults with disabilities
Kessler Foundation researchers have identified an association between the built environment and disability-related outcomes for adults with physical impairments. The article, Disability and the built environment: an investigation ...
Aug 11, 2014
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Cardiology
Memory impairment prevalent in elderly with heart failure
(HealthDay)—For older adults with chronic heart failure, memory impairment is common, with impairment correlating positively with heart failure severity, according to a study published in the April 1 issue of The American ...
Apr 3, 2014
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Ophthalmology
Physical activity and occasional drinking found to be associated with decrease in vision impairment
A physically active lifestyle and occasional drinking is associated with a reduced risk of developing visual impairment, according to a study published online this month in Ophthalmology, the journal of the American Academy ...
Mar 19, 2014
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