MONDAY, Feb. 28, 2022 (HealthDay News) — If there was something you could do to ward off Alzheimer’s disease, would you do it? If so, a new study has a suggestion: Get moving. Participants who were most physically fit were 33% less likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease than the leastContinue Reading
MONDAY, Feb. 14, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Viagra-like drugs might do more than rejuvenate sex lives: A new study suggests that medications for erectile dysfunction may also help treat vascular dementia. The medications are designed to increase blood flow to the penis in order to treat erectile dysfunction, so U.K.Continue Reading
TUESDAY, Jan. 25, 2022 (HealthDay News) – Older adults who maintain a steady weight as they age are less likely to experience rapid cognitive decline, regardless of how much they weigh to start, new research suggests. “There’s something about maintaining weight and BMI that seems to reflect some health resilience,”Continue Reading
FRIDAY, Jan. 14, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Everyone knows cleaner air means healthier bodies, but new research suggests it might also help aging minds. “Our study is important because it is one of the first to show that reducing air pollution over time may benefit the brain health of olderContinue Reading
TUESDAY, Jan. 11, 2022 (HealthDay News) — It’s a move that could severely limit the number of people taking the controversial new Alzheimer’s drug Aduhelm: Medicare on Tuesday proposed to only cover the cost of the pricey medication for people enrolled in approved clinical trials. A final decision on coverageContinue Reading
TUESDAY, Jan. 11, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Swapping out the butter or other artery-clogging fats in your diet for heart-healthy olive oil may add years to your life, researchers say. Folks who consume more than 1/2 a tablespoon of olive oil a day are less likely to die from heartContinue Reading
MONDAY, Jan. 10, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Medicare has been told to reassess a significant premium increase it had announced that largely stemmed from the expensive new Alzheimer’s drug Aduhelm. U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra’s directive, which was announced on Monday, comes shortly after Aduhelm maker BiogenContinue Reading
MONDAY, Jan. 10, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Exercise helps you stay fit, hale and hearty, and researchers say it may also help you stave off dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. Now they have a better understanding of the hidden benefits that aid the brain. Older folks who are more physically activeContinue Reading
FRIDAY, Jan. 7, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Following a months-long and unprecedented review, Medicare officials expect to announce within the next couple of weeks whether the program will cover the controversial Alzheimer’s drug Aduhelm. The drug’s benefits are in question and its annual price tag tops $28,000. The U.S. CentersContinue Reading
THURSDAY, Jan. 6, 2022 (HealthDay News) — What’s good for the heart is good for the brain, and a new study suggests that connection might be especially critical for women. The study, of more than 1,800 adults in their 50s and 60s, found that those with heart disease, or riskContinue Reading