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Cerebral amyloid angiopathy (2 Images)
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Cerebral amyloid angiopathy is a neurological condition in which amyloid protein builds up on the walls of the arteries in the brain. The condition increases one's risk of hemorrhagic stroke. Reviewer: Daniel B. Hoch, PhD, MD, Assistant Professor of Neurology, Harvard Medical School, Department of Neurology, Massachusetts General Hospital. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.Date: 09/16/2008
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Sleep disorders in the elderly (1 Video, 1 Image)
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Sleep disorders in the elderly involve any disruptive pattern of sleep such as problems with falling or staying asleep, excessive sleep, or abnormal behaviors associated with sleep. Reviewer: David C. Dugdale, III, MD, Professor of Medicine, Division of General Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Washington School of Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc. Date: 01/23/2009
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Older Adults May Be Immune to H1N1
The CDC says people who were exposed to the flu in 1957 may have some immunity to the current H1N1 flu virus. It may explain why this year's strain has mai...
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Delaying Retirement Wards Off Dementia
Delaying your plans to retire might help ward off dementia.
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Eye Disease Could Be Linked to Alzheimer's
Scientists say they have found a link between eye disease and cognitive problems in seniors.
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Fish and Sunlight Can Help Keep Your Brain Sharp
High levels of vitamin D from the sun and eating fish are associated with improved brain power later in life.
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Being Socially Active Can Stave off Alzheimers
The more socially active you are, the less likely you may be to lose motor skills later in life.
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How Old Are You
NBCA?s Claudia Docampo reports from Miramar where age is more about how you feel....take a look!
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Snake Venom is a Popular Beauty Product
Unusual beauty product ingredients- snake venom, bird poop, snail slime- promise to lift, firm, hydrate, illuminate, even paralyze.
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Staying Sharp in Old Age
While a certain amount of cognitive decline is a normal part of the aging process, some seniors keep their wits long into the twilight years.
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A Strong Social Life Can Help You Live to 100
Want to live to 100? Be a social butterfly and don't let things stress you out.
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Adult Day Care Can Be An Altenrative to Nursing Homes
A women hels out at centers that offer an alternative to nursing homes for elderly people.
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Supplements May Not Be Enough for Older Adults
Middle-Aged and older adults find they aren't meeting the optimal levels of potassium intake- even if they're taking a supplement.
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A New Wrink Reducer is On the Market
A new wrinkle-reducer received FDA approval- and experts say it may be cheaper.
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Self-Defense Parties
You can tell by the hysterical laughter that these women are only beating each other up for fun... but what they're learning could save their lives one day...
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Hospital Companions
Molly hired hospital companions to be there with her family member for her surgery when the family couldn't.
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Half of Older Americans Don't Get Enough Sleep
Over half of older Americans are not getting the recommended amount of sleep.
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Nearly 47,000 Elderly People Fall Each Year Due to Walkers
A new CDC report finds nearly 47,000 elderly adults end up in the emergency room every year from falls involving canes and walkers.
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Makeovers to Help You in Your Job Interview
After more than two decades in the workforce, Karen Williams was laid off. So with job interviews lined up, she wants to polish her first impression: MAKEO...
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Arthritis is the Most Common Cause of Disability Among Adults
The number of people with disabling aches and pains is increasing every year.
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Tai Chi May Help Reduce Arthritis
Tai Chi may help reduce arthritis pain.
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Liquid Bras Can Help A Sagging Bustline
A unique treatment can help add some lift to a bustline that has "headed south."
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Funding for Alzheimer's Programs is Being Pulled in CA
State financing is being pulled for important disability programs in California.
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