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Tech Talk: Wearable band gathers sweat, fitness biomarkers
Scientists have engineered a sweat-collecting, wearable band that can comfortably interface with the skin during exercise. In a pilot study involving 12 volunteers, the new device dynamically gathered sweat during cycling, and enabled researchers to noninvasively study changes in blood lactate, pH, and other key markers of fitness and health.
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Games, puzzles can slow cognitive decline, MCI
Older people with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) who engage in high levels of activities such as word games and hobbies have better memory, working memory, attention and processing speed than those who do not, a recent study suggests. Although the study is observational and cannot prove cause and effect, active-aging organizations might consider adding these activities to regular programming and/or encouraging them among residents and members.
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Moderate coffee, caffeine intake curbs cardiometabolic diseases risks
Consuming moderate amounts of coffee and caffeine regularly was associated with a lower risk of new-onset cardiometabolic multimorbidity (CM), which refers to the coexistence of at least two cardiometabolic diseases, such as diabetes and heart attack.
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Alzheimer's diagnosis may depend on where you live
With new medications on the market or in the works for Alzheimer's disease and other types of dementia, a study suggests that getting the diagnosis needed to access these new treatments may depend on where you live. It's something active-aging organizations should be aware of, and perhaps provide support in areas where access to a diagnosis is low.
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Is yoga best for urinary incontinence in older women?
A randomized trial involving middle-aged and older women reporting daily urinary incontinence (UI) found that a pelvic floor yoga intervention did not result in a greater improvement in UI symptoms compared to a general muscle stretching and strengthening exercise program. However, participants in both intervention groups reported some improvement in their UI symptoms. These findings are important because one-third of women in this age group experience UI, which can lead to depression, social isolation, and functional decline, according to the authors. Active-aging organizations may want to keep this in mind when developing programming or education to address UI.
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Stats: 90% of adults 65+ take prescription meds
A new report from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)'s National Center for Health Statistics highlights that about 1 in 5 older adults do not have insurance coverage for prescription drugs. And even for those with a prescription drug plan, paying for medications can be expensive. As a result, some older Americans are skipping doses or delaying refills to save money. This is something active-aging organizations may want to check on among their residents and members.
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