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Tech Talk: At-home stroke rehab device improves upper limb function
Kandu, Inc., a healthcare technology company developing brain-computer interface (BCI)–enabled products for post-stroke recovery, recently announced results from the first randomized controlled trial evaluating a Food and Drug Administration-cleared, non-invasive BCI therapy in chronic stroke survivors.
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Quality of diet may matter more than if it's low-carb or low-fat
The quality of a low-carbohydrate or low-fat diet may matter more than the amount of carbohydrates or fat consumed when it comes to reducing heart disease risk, according to a new study. Researchers found that versions of both diet patterns emphasizing macronutrients from healthy foods were associated with a lower risk of coronary heart disease (CHD), while versions high in refined carbohydrates and animal products were linked to higher risk and adverse metabolic profiles.
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Drinking coffee or caffeinated tea tied to slower cognitive decline
Drinking two-to-three cups of caffeinated coffee a day, or one-to-two cups of tea, reduced dementia risk, slowed cognitive decline, and preserved brain function in a recent study. Although it's an observational study, which can't prove cause and effect, it may be worth offering coffee and tea to members and residents who might enjoy these beverages.
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Core muscle density in middle age can predict fall risk
Artificial intelligence (AI) applied to abdominal imaging can help predict adults at higher risk of falling as early as middle age, a recent Mayo Clinic study showed. The research highlights the importance of abdominal muscle quality, a component of core strength, as a key predictor of fall risk in adults ages 45 years and older. Active-adult communities might want to focus on core strength as part of their physical activity programs.
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People with dementia prescribed risky drugs that affect the brain
A recent study found that many older adults with dementia are prescribed medications that can increase the risk of confusion, falls, and hospitalization. Active-aging leadership may want to be aware that falls and other symptoms, particularly among those with dementia, may be due not to the disease itself, but to medications that may or may not be needed.
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Stats: Senior living occupancy approaching 90%
In a recent report, NIC Map pinpointed five trends to watch in 2026, noting that the senior living industry entered the year “in a position of significant strength, supported by sustained demand, disciplined new development, and renewed investor confidence.” The result? Occupancy levels continue to rise, now approaching 90% as demand surges against limited new supply. Occupancy is nearing full recovery levels, according to NIC Map, as net absorption outpaces new opening for 17 straight quarters.
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