FYI Daily Archive December 2011

  1. 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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  2. A Science-Proven Anti-Alzheimer's Diet? December 29, 2011

    New research methods point to specific nutrients....  Read more

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  3. 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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  4. 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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  5. 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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  6. 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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  7. How to Improve Being Hospitalized at the Holidays December 22, 2011

    Tips for caregivers...  Read more

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  8. 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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  9. 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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  10. 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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  11. 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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  12. Hospitals Aren't Meeting Dementia Patients' Needs December 16, 2011

    UK report critical; what can caregivers do?...  Read more

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  13. 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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  14. 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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  15. 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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  16. 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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  17. 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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  18. 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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  19. In Dementia, Both Loss and Gratitude December 09, 2011

    A daughter finds some good in a bad situation...  Read more

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  20. Near Half of Cancers Due to Lifestyle Choices December 08, 2011

    British report blames tobacco, fat, diet...  Read more

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  21. 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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  22. 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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  23. 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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  24. 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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  25. 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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  26. 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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  27. 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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  28. 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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  29. 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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