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Does Frailty Weaken Defenses Against Dementia?
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Scientists have long been puzzled as to why the brains of some deceased people who had Alzheimer’s disease show only modest evidence of tangles and plaques, while the brains of other people who didn’t have the disease can be full of these protein formations. New research suggests that frailty may be one explanation.
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If you are experiencing disc herniation, spinal stenosis, collapsed vertebrae from osteoporosis or other common back problems, the 2020 Back Pain and Osteoporosis White Paper will keep you fully informed and up-to-date on new developments in the diagnosis and treatment of these conditions—from drug and surgical options to preventive steps that can help you reduce or even avoid pain.
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When to Consider Watchful Waiting for BPH
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Because the course of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is unpredictable, watchful waiting is often best for men with minimal symptoms that are not especially bothersome—for the time being. Understand that symptoms caused by an enlarged prostate could stay the same for a long time, worsen, or even improve. Unfortunately, for most men, steady improvement is not likely.
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Another Reason to Skip Sugar-Sweetened Beverages
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Here’s another reason to think twice before you reach for that sweet soda or sports drink. A recent study in Circulation reports that people who frequently drink sugar-sweetened beverages, such as soda and sports drinks, are at increased risk for premature death from cardiovascular disease. The increased mortality risk was also seen, to a lesser extent, for death from cancer.
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Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia: Your Questions Answered
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Whether you’re worried about developing Alzheimer’s disease or are just having problems remembering where you left your car keys, eyeglasses, or TV remote, the 2020 Memory White Paper could make a big difference in your life. It brings you the most significant memory and mind breakthroughs over the past year from leading medical research facilities around the world.
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Can a Healthy Diet or Dietary Supplements Prevent Cataracts?
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Identifying dietary factors that might help slow cataract formation would be welcome, but for now, according to a study in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, the evidence is mixed. Here’s a look at the study and advice on what to do until more definitive findings are available.
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Stopping Statins After Age 75: A Bad Idea?
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For people older than 75 with no known cardiovascular disease (CVD), it’s been unclear whether statins are beneficial. A recent study published in the European Heart Journal suggests, but doesn’t prove, that they face an increased risk of a first-time heart attack or stroke when these cholesterol-lowering drugs are discontinued. Here’s a look at the findings.
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Embrace life after 50 with the expert advice in Health After 50!
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Each issue of Health After 50 is filled with the latest cutting-edge news on general health topics (including nutrition and weight control) and chronic illnesses (such as COPD and dementia). Choose between Print, Digital, or Print + Digital with access to the archives! This is news you can use, both for yourself and for the people you love.
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