February 2011 - Posts

High-fiber diet offers multiple benefits
February 24, 2011 2:05 PM by Maureen Salera

A high-fiber diet offers more than weight loss, according to this article on The Washington Post . In fact, a study from the Feb. 14 online issue of the Archives of Internal Medicine found that adults older than 50 who routinely consumed the most fiber Read More...

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Hearing Loss Linked With Dementia
February 18, 2011 2:17 PM by Maureen Salera

People who have difficulty hearing are at increased risk for dementia as they age, according to a study from the Archives of Neurology . By studying more than 600 men and women, Johns Hopkins University surgeon Frank Lin and colleagues showed that the Read More...

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Why Love is Good for You
February 11, 2011 1:23 PM by Maureen Salera

Just in time for Valentine's Day comes a Washington Post article on the health benefits of falling--and staying--in love. In fact, the Post reports that a happy marriage can lower one's blood pressure, reduce depression and speed the healing of an injury. Read More...

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New Guidelines for Preventing Falls in the Elderly
February 4, 2011 11:16 AM by Maureen Salera

On Jan. 13, The American Geriatrics Society and The British Geriatric Society released updated guidelines on preventing falls in the elderly. The recommendations now indicate that all fall prevention interventions should include an exercise component. Read More...

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