Archive for the ‘Geriatrics’ Category
Resveratrol May Slow Aging in Humans
Posted by: admin on: July 15, 2011
The plant extract resveratrol, found in the skin of red grapes, appears to suppress inflammation and may fight aging in humans, according to a new study. Common food sources of resveratrol include grapes, wine, peanuts, blueberries, and cranberries. The plant extract has been shown to prolong life and reduce the rate of aging in roundworms, […]
Stroke Survivors Likely to Develop Medical Comorbidities
Posted by: admin on: July 6, 2011
Stroke survivors are at a significantly increased risk of developing health problems that can impact their daily life even if they have experienced only a single stroke and are still living in the community, according to an analysis of the Health and Retirement Study. Physicians, caregivers, and rehabilitation providers need to pay particular attention […]
Inappropriate sexual behavior in a geriatric population
Posted by: admin on: June 17, 2011
Inappropriate sexual behavior (ISB) is an important topic in geriatrics; etiologies remain unclear and evidence for the efficacy of treatment strategies is limited The aims of this study were to provide a description of the phenomenology of ISB in the geriatric population, to identify potential contributing factors, and to review the efficacy of interventions aimed […]
Exercise and fractures in postmenopausal women: 12-year results of the Erlangen Fitness and Osteoporosis Prevention Study (EFOPS)
Posted by: admin on: June 17, 2011
This trial is the first exercise study that focuses on fracture incidence as a primary study endpoint. Findings further increased the evidence that exercise relevantly prevents fractures in the elderly. INTRODUCTION: The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of strictly supervised long-term exercise training on “overall” fracture incidence and bone mineral density […]
Can maintaining cognitive function at 65 years old predict successful ageing 6 years later? The PROOF study
Posted by: admin on: June 13, 2011
With mean survival age on its rise, Quality of life is of importance than the quantity of life .Remaining mentally active at 65yrs depicts our life 6 years later. Here is a reason to keep your grey cells always active!
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