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Coping strategy therapy helps family caregivers, saves money
A program developed in the UK that combines therapy and coping strategies for people who care for family members with dementia improved the caregivers' mental health for at least six years.
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Education plus intergenerational contact reduce ageism
Active-aging organizations are aware that ageist attitudes not only limit opportunities for their constituents, but can also lead to negative self-stereotyping, worsening health and reduced lifespans.
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Vitamin D supplementation unlikely to help heart
Physical wellness depends in large measure on heart health, and organizations understandably are taking steps to help constituents protect their heart and reduce the chances of heart attack and stroke.
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Researchers urge personalized approach to brain health
Although most older adults - about 85% - will never develop Alzheimer's disease, some level of cognitive decline is considered a normal part of aging, affecting the majority of people in their 60s or older, according to researchers led by Lee Ryan PhD, head of the University of Arizona's department of psychology.
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WHO highlights healthy lifestyle to reduce dementia risk
People can reduce their risk of dementia by getting regular exercise, not smoking, avoiding harmful use of alcohol, controlling their weight, eating a healthy diet, and maintaining healthy blood pressure, cholesterol and blood sugar levels, according to new guidelines issued by the World Health Organization (WHO).
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Medicare urged to use external reference pricing
Many countries (though not the US) use external reference pricing to help determine drug prices for drugs that were already established in the market.
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