FYI Daily
Archive May 2012
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Would a Pedometer Get You Moving?
May 31, 2012
A new prescription targeting poky walkers... Read more
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Exercise and Vitamin D May Help Prevent Falls
May 30, 2012
Want to help a loved one age in place? Try signing him or her up for an exercise program and adding a multivitamin to the daily regimen.... Read more
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Will Older Voters Back Pot for Pain?
May 29, 2012
Mixed reaction to a new pitch to supporting medical marijuana... Read more
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Easier Airport Screenings for 75-Plussers
May 28, 2012
No more fussing with shoes, belts, jackets.... Read more
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The Long, Long (Too Long?) Goodbye
May 25, 2012
Chronicling a mother's painful decline: "A dwindler," doctor says ... Read more
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Nancy Reagan's Fall Wasn't Her First
May 24, 2012
And that makes her typical of many older adults. Would you know what to do?... Read more
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New Stem Cell Method: Hope for Heart Failure Patients?
May 23, 2012
Scientists in Israel have figured out a way to turn human skin cells into healthy heart cells, which could lead to a whole new method of treating heart failure.... Read more
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Nix Routine PSA Test Once and For All?
May 22, 2012
Routine prostate cancer screening test rejected, but controversy persists ... Read more
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Train Brain to Stop Pain?
May 21, 2012
Been told your chronic pain is all in your mind? It might actually be true, according to G. Lorimer Moseley, professor of clinical neurosciences at University of South Australia and Neuroscience Research Australia, and head of the Body in Mind research team.... Read more
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David Cassidy: A Son's Take on Alzheimer's
May 18, 2012
Ex-teen-star wants to raise profile of dementia... Read more
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How Art Enriches Alzheimer's
May 17, 2012
Benefits to engagement, mood... Read more
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No More Alzheimer's by 2025, Government Says
May 15, 2012
...or that's the goal, kicking off this week... Read more
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First-of-Its-Kind Alzheimer's Prevention Trial
May 15, 2012
Attempts to prevent a virulent form before it strikes.... Read more
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Failing Memory? Try Making Stuff Up
May 14, 2012
Ever heard of TimeSlips? It's a novel (if not new) way of communicating with people with dementia, based on storytelling instead of memories.... Read more
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Sense of Purpose Seems to Slow Alzheimer's
May 11, 2012
Fascinating study says having meaning to life makes a difference... Read more
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Using Taser Force to Get Alzheimer's Cooperation?
May 10, 2012
British man's sad story... Read more
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Forget Car Trouble, Wheelchair Trouble Is Increasing
May 09, 2012
Having a car break down is a lot of things: Frustrating. Irritating. Expensive.... Read more
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How Long to Live Alone With Alzheimer's
May 08, 2012
Patients and families struggle to balance independence and safety.... Read more
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Aspirin or Warfarin? Cheaper Option Proven Fine
May 08, 2012
Study shows equivalent stroke prevention in heart failure patients.... Read more
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Omega-3s May Lower Dementia Risk
May 07, 2012
According to the American Academy of Neurology, it'd be a good idea to pick up some fish and nuts along with a few pints of berries at the store.... Read more
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No Time to Work Out? No Problem!
May 04, 2012
Simply moving is your key to better health.... Read more
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"Like" This? Organ Donations Up Thanks to Facebook Idea
May 03, 2012
Social media for social good... Read more
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Smell Test Can't Predict Alzheimer's
May 03, 2012
Dr. Oz and others are wrong, new research says.... Read more
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Are Doctors Underpaid?
May 02, 2012
Have a small mountain of medical bills on the kitchen table? Maybe sit down for this: According to Medscape, 49 percent of all physicians and 54 percent of primary care physicians aren't satisfied with their income.... Read more
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Mayday! This "Job" Costs Caregivers Plenty
May 01, 2012
"I can do this for a year," thought one woman, now going on 2.5 years of caregiving.... Read more
