FYI Daily
Archive 2011
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Once and for All, Why Are You Fat?
December 30, 2011
More important: What can you do about it?... Read more
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A Science-Proven Anti-Alzheimer's Diet?
December 29, 2011
New research methods point to specific nutrients.... Read more
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Think Fast! Seniors May Not Slow Down As Much As You Think
December 28, 2011
Healthy older people can think almost as quickly as college students, says a new study published in Cognitive Psychology.... Read more
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Another Clue to Disabling Falls: Obesity
December 27, 2011
Study shows it's not just the thin and frail at risk... Read more
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Another Gender Difference: Optimal Time of Day for Flu Shots
December 23, 2011
Want to get the best bang for your buck when getting your flu shot? You might have to schedule your appointment for a certain time of day.... Read more
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Are We (Finally) at a "Cultural Tipping Point" on Caregiving?
December 22, 2011
A roundup of efforts that say, Maybe... Read more
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How to Improve Being Hospitalized at the Holidays
December 22, 2011
Tips for caregivers... Read more
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Depression Treatment: Is a Placebo as Good as a Pill?
December 21, 2011
A small new study published in the Journal of Clinical Psychiatry asserts that people with depression do just as well when taking a placebo as when taking one of two common antidepressants or undergoing one type of talk therapy.... Read more
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Smart Gifts Caregivers Really Need
December 20, 2011
Psst! Forward this to a friend! Great New Year's gift ideas, too!... Read more
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Vitamin D: The Latest Overhyped Nutrient?
December 20, 2011
Two new research reviews doubt anti-cancer, anti-heart disease benefits.... Read more
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Memory Pill? It Might be Closer Than You Think
December 19, 2011
Researchers at the Baylor College of Medicine in Houston have found that suppressing an immune molecule known as PKR gives mice a big memory boost.... Read more
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Hospitals Aren't Meeting Dementia Patients' Needs
December 16, 2011
UK report critical; what can caregivers do?... Read more
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Caregiver Stress Rises at Holidays: Steps to Decompress
December 15, 2011
A gift basket of ideas from those in the trenches... Read more
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Gift Ideas for Someone With Alzheimer's
December 15, 2011
For dementia-friendly choices, focus on these 6 key word.... Read more
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Can Taking a Walk or Playing a Game Help With Parkinson's?
December 14, 2011
Researchers at the University of Maryland School of Medicine and the Baltimore VA Medical Center think exercise -- either physical or mental -- might help people with Parkinson's stay independent longer.... Read more
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Cancer Screenings After 75 Not Recommended But Popular
December 13, 2011
To screen or not to screen? Ideas differ.... Read more
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How To Talk to Someone With Cancer
December 13, 2011
10 great rules; #5: Don't tell them how to fix it... Read more
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Rats Choose Caring Over Chocolate
December 12, 2011
A new study in Science shows that rats might be more compassionate critters than we give them credit for.... Read more
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In Dementia, Both Loss and Gratitude
December 09, 2011
A daughter finds some good in a bad situation... Read more
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Near Half of Cancers Due to Lifestyle Choices
December 08, 2011
British report blames tobacco, fat, diet... Read more
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To Age Well, Try Being President
December 08, 2011
Stress, yes, but they actually outlive their peers, study says.... Read more
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Jane Fonda: Still a Workout Guru at 73
December 07, 2011
A living testimony to the power of exercise (and plastic surgery)... Read more
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How Technology Can Help Doctors Better Work With Caregivers
December 06, 2011
Opportunities abound to simplify caregiving, improve care... Read more
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TV Asks, What If Alzheimer's Had Never Struck?
December 06, 2011
"Grey's Anatomy" Kate Burton storyline examines a common lament... Read more
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Diabetes With Depression Doubles Dementia Risk
December 05, 2011
They're like the three R's, but less fun: When people make type 2 diabetes and depression, they're twice as likely to get dementia too.... Read more
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Employed Caregivers Need More Workplace Resources
December 02, 2011
Companies lose $25 billion a year, but support resources can help... Read more
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Aging Rapidly: 1 in 8 Americans Over 65
December 01, 2011
And more in poverty due to medical expenses, Census says... Read more
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Test Alzheimer's Drugs Earlier for Better Success?
December 01, 2011
Study claims we're currently starting therapies too late... Read more
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Eating Fish Might Lower Alzheimer's Risk
November 30, 2011
Here's another reason to opt for the salmon over the steak: A new study shows that eating baked and broiled fish at least once a week may lead to a larger brain volume in areas related to memory and learning.... Read more
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Caregiver Stress Isn't All in Your Head
November 29, 2011
Hormone levels rise in response to loved one's agitation... Read more
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Federal Nursing Home Ratings Skewed by Dementia Care
November 29, 2011
Underscores a need to look more closely, report says... Read more
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Clint Eastwood, 81, Is Still Cool With Getting Older
November 29, 2011
Life is full of "primes at different times," he says... Read more
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A New Addition to Med School Curricula: Shakespeare 101?
November 28, 2011
It turns out that required undergraduate English class might not have been totally worthless to pre-meds.... Read more
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A Natural Painkiller: Swearing (Sparingly)
November 26, 2011
Cursing has an up side, psychologist finds... Read more
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Just 4 Meds Lead to Two-Thirds of ER Drug Visits for 65-plussers
November 25, 2011
Heart and diabetes drugs cause most adverse reactions... Read more
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This Thanksgiving, Watch Out for BPA
November 23, 2011
Here's a new reason to listen to Martha Stewart: Eating canned food may raise urine levels of bisphenol A (BPA) more than a thousand percent over eating food cooked from scratch.... Read more
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Don't Want to Forget? Don't Leave the Room
November 21, 2011
It's happened to all of us -- we're thinking about something in the kitchen, but once we get to the bedroom, we've totally forgotten our train of thought.... Read more
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Having Dementia Doesn't Make You a "Hopeless Patient"
November 21, 2011
How views impact quality of life... Read more
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To Live Longer, Make Changes Big and Small
November 19, 2011
To change individuals, change communities, longevity expert says.... Read more
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Calls for Help With Eldercare Are Spiking
November 18, 2011
4 questions to ask when you're "home for holidays" ... Read more
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Hospitals Offering More Alternative Therapies
November 17, 2011
Pre-surgery acupuncture, massage, music therapy on the rise... Read more
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Brad Pitt Looking Forward to Aging
November 17, 2011
With cash, looks, talent, and a big family of potential future caregivers, why wouldn't he?... Read more
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Kiwi May Lower Blood Pressure
November 16, 2011
A small study asserts that eating three kiwi a day may do a better job of lowering systolic blood pressure (about 3.6 mmHg) than eating an apple.... Read more
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Looking for Vets Exposed to Radiation
November 15, 2011
$75,000 benefit for those who qualify... Read more
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Putting Off That Dentist Appointment Might Hurt Your Heart
November 14, 2011
Research presented at the American Heart Association's recent scientific meeting in Orlando states that people who get their teeth professionally cleaned decrease their risk of heart attack by 24 percent and their risk of stroke by 13 percent, compared to people who don't see a dentist.... Read more
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Perry Debate Gaffe: A Common Forgetfulness
November 14, 2011
A linguist explains "tip of the tongue phenomenon"... Read more
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Mind Trick Lessens Stress of Alzheimer's Care
November 11, 2011
"Cognitive reframing" also boosts relationship with care receiver, major study review shows.... Read more
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Honoring Veterans: The Story Behind 11-11
November 11, 2011
Facts about the holiday provide talk opportunities with older loved ones... Read more
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Top 10 Priorities in Fight Against Alzheimer's Disease
November 10, 2011
What 43,000 Americans say the National Alzheimer's Plan must address... Read more
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Home Sweet Med Cottage: New Backyard Elder-Housing Option
November 10, 2011
Kitchen, living space, and hi-tech monitors... Read more
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So About That Low-Sodium Diet Thing...
November 09, 2011
A new study in the American Journal of Hypertension claims that, while reducing sodium may lower blood pressure, it might also increase levels of cholesterol, triglycerides, and certain hormones that have been linked to heart disease.... Read more
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New Scan Might Help Diagnose Parkinson's
November 09, 2011
A new test called DaTscan might help diagnose difficult cases of Parkinson's and similar disorders, says the Chicago Tribune.... Read more
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Stranger Than SciFi: 4 High-Tech Cancer Studies You Should Know About
November 09, 2011
It's an exciting time in the field of cancer research: Four new studies were published this week that outline possible new cancer treatments. Here's the roundup.... Read more
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Glen Campbell, Still on the Line Despite Alzheimer's
November 08, 2011
Country Music Association Awards honor the singer, going strong... Read more
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New Diet Solution for IBS Sufferers?
November 08, 2011
The low Fodmaps diet is gaining attention... Read more
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Watch for Signs of Retina Damage -- and Act
November 08, 2011
Take flashers, floaters, and dim vision seriously... Read more
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Forgetting Things? Maybe It's All in Your Head
November 07, 2011
According to a new study published in Psychological Science, older adults who are primed to think about the effects of aging on memory have a harder time remembering things than those who aren't.... Read more
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Modern Life Is Making Us Depressed
November 04, 2011
...yet happiness is linked to living longer, in a new study... Read more
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Get Your Fluzone: New Flu Vaccine More Widely Available This Year
November 03, 2011
Specially designed to create stronger immune response in older adults... Read more
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Obama Honors Family Caregivers, Others
November 02, 2011
It looks like November will be an exciting month in the world of caregiving: President Obama has declared it National Family Caregivers Month, National Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month, and National Diabetes Month, along with a few other things.... Read more
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To Drink or Not to Drink?
November 02, 2011
In the latest in seemingly conflicting medical advice, regular drinking may increase the risk of breast cancer, while a compound found in red wine may significantly boost metabolism, leading to likely weight loss.... Read more
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Nursing Home of the Future Looks...Homey
November 01, 2011
"Green houses" are smaller in size, cozier in feel... Read more
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Heart Attack Toll Greater for Women
November 01, 2011
Higher risk of complications and death -- and a particular reason to quit smoking... Read more
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Heart Attack Toll Greater for Women
November 01, 2011
Higher risk of complications and death -- and a particular reason to quit smoking... Read more
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Drug-Candy Mixups: A Student Science Project Warning
November 01, 2011
Worth noting for all intergenerational households... Read more
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In Some Cases, Aspirin Might Protect Against Colon Cancer
October 31, 2011
Scientists report that taking aspirin twice a day might reduce some people's risk of colon cancer.... Read more
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To End Isolation, Get Older Adults Online
October 28, 2011
80- and 90-somethings thriving on Facebook, YouTube... Read more
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Pat Summitt Alzheimer's Update: Business as Usual
October 28, 2011
UT women's basketball coach is still thriving... Read more
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When End-of-Life Treatment Isn't What Anyone Has in Mind
October 27, 2011
"Transitions" in late-life health care often prove fatal.... Read more
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Memory Trouble? Blame Your Genes, Exercise More
October 26, 2011
One small change in one specific gene may determine how quickly you'll lose your marbles, according to Ahmad Salehi, M. D., PhD at Stanford.... Read more
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A New Way to Help Diagnose COPD
October 25, 2011
In a new study by JAMA, researchers found that lung CT scans might help catch COPD early, which could help patients make important lifestyle changes to manage the disease.... Read more
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Walk Safer: New Shoes for Alzheimer's and Arthritis
October 25, 2011
Technology combats wandering and knee pain.... Read more
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Can This Man Solve Your Problems?
October 25, 2011
Boomer bizman Ken Dychtwald is tackling aging with new urgency. Of course.... Read more
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New Research Might Shed Light on Why We're Not Shedding Pounds
October 24, 2011
A new study published by the American Dietetic Association used an eye-tracking device to observe 203 participants who first viewed nutrition labels in different locations on food packages and then indicated whether they would buy the items.... Read more
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Boomer on Board: License Plates Proposed to Fund Elder Services
October 21, 2011
Would you drive a car that told everyone your birthday?... Read more
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Married 72 Years, Died Within an Hour of Each Other, Holding Hands
October 20, 2011
A romance of the aged, a romance for the ages... Read more
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Do You Have to Forget to Remember?
October 19, 2011
While it sounds counterintuitive, a new study makes the case that forgetting is an important part of remembering.... Read more
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Should a Mammogram Be on Your Social Schedule?
October 17, 2011
According to the Chicago Tribune, a new study recommends that women have mammograms every two years instead of every year, reopening the debate about breast cancer screening and its efficacy.... Read more
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What the Future of Longterm Care Coverage Could Look Like
October 17, 2011
New thinking needed now that CLASS has been flunked.... Read more
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Do Thinking Patterns Play a Role in Alzheimer's?
October 14, 2011
Research on mice provides interesting food for thought.... Read more
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Yes, Caregiving Is Stressful…But Maybe It's Also Good for You
October 13, 2011
New studies say taking care of a loved one is a high cost, high reward proposition... Read more
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Stockbroker Striking Out? Maybe It's SAD
October 12, 2011
Your emotional state might affect your financial risk tolerance, according to a new study.... Read more
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Moneysaving Research: Skip the Supplements, Especially After 60
October 11, 2011
A large study finds daily vitamins can actually increase the risk of death.... Read more
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Bobby Flay’s Diet Plan Brings Home the Bacon
October 11, 2011
Find out how the celebrity chef uses exercise, discipline, and a few mental tricks to stay slim.... Read more
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To PSA or Not to PSA? Prostate Test Highlights That Not All Cancers -- or Medical Decisions -- Are Alike
October 10, 2011
A new ruling adds confusion. But maybe that's a good thing. ... Read more
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Using Maggots to Clean Wounds – Creepy or Curative?
October 10, 2011
Hawaiian researchers suggested a new (or, rather, a very, very old) approach to healing stubborn wounds in diabetics with poor circulation – applying maggots. Researchers gave the maggot treatment to 37 diabetes patients, some with wounds they’d been battling for five y...... Read more
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British Superbroccoli Fights Heart Disease, Cancer, Crime
October 07, 2011
Ok, it might not really fight crime, but Beneforte, the new superbroccoli, does have increased levels of glucoraphanin, which may help prevent heart disease and some types of cancer.... Read more
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Is Classical or Classic Rock Better in the Operating Room?
October 06, 2011
Ninety percent of UK surgeons play music while they operate, according to a new survey. But does the type of music make a difference in the outcome?... Read more
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A New Study – and Insightful Commentary -- in Favor of Living Wills
October 05, 2011
They save money, but mostly they really can guide torn families... Read more
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Celebrate the Ways Steve Jobs Made Aging Easier (and More Fun)
October 05, 2011
The late Apple founder made tools that are helping older adults remember, socialize... Read more
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Too Much of a Good Thing: Researchers ID The 5 Most Overprescribed Tests and Drugs
October 04, 2011
Statins alone account for $6.7 billion in waste, researchers say.... Read more
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What Andy Rooney Would Do If He Could Live His Life All Over Again
October 03, 2011
And for once, the retiring commentator is neither cranky nor complaining.... Read more
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New Research: Don't Kick That Coffee Habit Just Yet
October 03, 2011
Albert Ascherio, a physician and professor at the Harvard School of Public Health, followed more than 50,000 women for a decade and asked lots of questions about their caffeine consumption and their happiness. Ascherio found that women who drink coffee have about a 20 percent lower risk of depression than women who don't...... Read more
