The Senate passed the Drug Quality and Security Act, which will give the Food and Drug Administration more power when it comes to policing drug compounding pharmacies, the New York Times reported.
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A four-month study found that individuals with Alzheimer’s disease can increase brain function by singing songs from hit musicals, The Guardian reported.
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During the month of November, the Alzheimer’s Association and other organizations work to spread the word about National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month.
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As winter approaches, seniors may be preparing their homes in order to prevent falls and avoid other hazards that may result from the colder weather. Aging adults with mobility and other health issues may find winter weather especially challenging. However, by planning ahead, the proper measures can be taken to ensure safety and fall prevention.
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The most important thing is for family members to make sure to spend plenty of time with their elderly relatives. Of course, this is important during the rest of the year, but once the holidays roll around, why not spend time with them cooking or decorating?
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Although the study’s co-author Ifat Levy stated that further research is needed to directly connect the measures to real-life behavior, the ability of seniors to consider risk when it comes to their finances is still the issue at consideration, the source reported
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Researchers at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health recently completed a study on the possibility of a connection between lack of sleep and Alzheimer’s disease
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If you want to add whole grains to your diet, consider these six choices to give you optimum health benefits and possibly even reduce your risk of cancer.
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