January 2008 - Posts

Study Shows Exercise Can Extend Lifespan
January 24, 2008 1:03 PM by Elizabeth Rosto Sitko

We all know that exercise is the cornerstone of losing weight and maintaining good health, and a new study proves that regular exercise can extend your lifespan. The government-sponsored analysis -- the largest such study ever -- found that a regimen Read More...

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Statins and Alzheimer's
January 18, 2008 1:45 PM by Maureen McAndrews

New research has found that statins don't protect against Alzheimer's disease, disproving previous research that suggested otherwise, according to study in a recent issue of the journal Neurology . Dr. Zoe Arvanitakis of Rush University Medical Center Read More...

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Neuroeconomics Sheds Light on Decision Making
January 16, 2008 11:42 AM by Adkins-Ali Carrie

The field of neuroeconomics seeks, in short, to look at the brain to try to understand why people do a wide variety of things, from saving for retirement to speaking in tongues . Using fMRI, researchers are finding plenty of interesting results. For one Read More...

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A New Year, A New Site!
January 7, 2008 5:03 PM by Elizabeth Rosto Sitko

Happy New Year! With the coming of the new year, we’ve redesigned our Web site , but all the quality long-term care information you’ve come to count on from ADVANCE is still at your fingertips… only now we hope it’s easier to find, more in-depth and tailored Read More...

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Is your keyboard making you sick?
January 7, 2008 4:21 PM by Maureen McAndrews

Norovirus, often called the "stomach flu," often shows its face this time of year. Most people realize it's highly contagious but, for the first time, U.S. health officials report it can be spread from contact on computer keyboards and computer mice . Read More...

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