Unexplained changes in cholesterol may help identify older adults at risk for dementia
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A study of older adults in Australia and the U.S. indicates that cholesterol levels that fluctuate...
Fluctuating cholesterol in older adults tied to increased dementia risk
Older adults with cholesterol levels that go up and down from year to year may face greater risks for cognitive decline and dementia than their peers with...
Many older heart patients have questions about sex, but few are getting answers
A new survey from Sweden suggests older adults with heart conditions aren't getting the information they want about sexual health. Experts say the same problem exists in...
Irregular Sleep Patterns Could Raise Your Risk of Heart Attack, Stroke
Share on PinterestSleep regularity (waking up and going to bed at the same time every day) could be more important than sleep duration in predicting heart attack...
Vitamin D Supplements Linked to Lower Blood Pressure
Taking vitamin D and calcium supplements could help lower blood pressure in older adults with obesity, according to new research.
The study, published on Nov. 12...
U of M study: Exercise at medical fitness centres improving health for older adults
A new study has found older adults who regularly attend medical fitness centres have better heart health and live...
How Prioritizing Heart Health Could Help Lower Risk
Share on PinterestA new statement from the American Heart Association emphasizes the link between heart health and brain health. Three common cardiovascular diseases — heart failure, atrial...
Let’s talk about sex: Heart patients want guidance from health care professionals
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A small survey of adults aged 30 to 89 (average age of 65) in Sweden who...
How a Heart-Healthy Lifestyle May Slow Biological Aging
Certain lifestyle habits such as maintaining a healthy diet and getting enough physical activity may slow the process of biological aging, a new study found.
The...
