Brain Cell Lipid Balance Important Factor for Alzheimer’s
Razi Berry Alzheimer’s disease is predominant in elderly people, but the way age-related changes to lipid composition affect the regulation of biological processes is still not well understood. Links between lipid imbalance and disease have been established, in which lipid changes increase the formation of amyloid plaques, a hallmark of Alzheimer’s disease. This imbalance inspired […]
Low Vit D May Increase Risk of COVID-19 Infection
Razi Berry A new study has found an association between low average levels of vitamin D and high numbers of COVID-19 cases and mortality rates across 20 European countries. Average low levels of vitamin D and high numbers of COVID-19 cases and mortality rates across 20 European countries linked in new study The research, led […]
Lack of Reasoning Abilities at Work Linked to Health Issues
Razi Berry Older workers whose reasoning abilities no longer allow them to meet the demands of their jobs may be more likely to develop chronic health conditions and retire early, which may not be ideal for the employee or employer, according to research published by the American Psychological Association. Lack of reasoning abilities linked to […]
Sleep, Stress and Mood May Modulate How ‘In Control’ Older Adults Feel
Razi Berry From North Carolina State University Psychology researchers have found another reason that sleep, mood and stress are important: they affect the extent to which older adults feel they have control over their lives. The findings can inform efforts to improve an individual’s sense of control, which has ramifications for physical, mental and emotional […]
Regular Sex Improves Enjoyment of Life in Seniors
Razi Berry It is an often-overlooked aspect of aging life, though for the young, and middle-aged it is considered a key component to a healthy and enjoyable life – SEX. Sexual intercourse for seniors is key to good health According to a new study, regular sexual intercourse, even in our senior years, is key to […]
Older Adults Less Able to Recognize Their Errors
Razi Berry Maybe there’s some truth in the adage, “you can’t teach an old dog new tricks.” If those new tricks necessitate an awareness of mistakes made during the learning process, perhaps it is harder for older people to learn new things. At least this may be an implication of a recent study that shows […]
Blood Pressure Meds Causing Problems in the Elderly
Razi Berry A new study from the Netherlands is questioning the recommendations for antihypertensive medication use in the elderly.1 The study shows that old and frail patients may have increased memory problems as well as increased mortality risk when blood pressure is lowered excessively through pharmaceutical intervention. The authors were awarded the 2018 research prize […]
Link Between PPI Use and Pneumonia in the Elderly
Node Smith, ND A recent study has found a link between the use of Proton-pump inhibitors (PPIs) and pneumonia in the elderly.1 PPIs are a commonly used class of drugs for the treatment of heartburn and stomach ulcers. They are generally viewed as safe by the conventional medical community and utilized very often, however, there […]
Healthy Nutrition Over 60
Dr. Alethea Fleming, ND If you are active, taking good care of yourself, and eat right, do you need to think differently about nutrition when you are over 60? The short answer is no – all the same basic principles apply, but there are a few subtle differences that can make an impact. Nutrient density […]