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Cholesterol Drugs Lower Risk of Stroke for Elderly Too
(Source: American Academy of Neurology) - According to research, elderly people who take a cholesterol drug after a stroke or mini-stroke lower their risk of having another stroke. Results, however, appear similar regardless of age.
Alzheimer's - A Worldwide Problem
(Source: Star of Mysore) - As part of World Alzheimer's Day on Sept. 21, Alzheimer's and Related Disorders Society of India (ARDSI) will observe National Dementia Awareness Week from Sept. 20 to 26.
Protein Interactions Key to Neurological Disease
(Source: Newswise) - California researchers report how proteins involved in neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease, interact to form unique complexes. Their findings explain why Alzheimer's patients might develop Parkinson's, and vice versa. These new molecular structures can now be used to model and develop new drugs for these devastating neurological diseases.
Loneliness Undermines Health and Mental Well-Being
(Source: Newswise) - New research indicates that feeling connected to others is vital to a person's mental well-being. The studies show that a sense of rejection or isolation disrupts not only abilities, will power and perseverance, but also key cellular processes deep within the human body.
Presidential Candidates Stands on Caregivers Issues
(Source: AgingCare) - The presidential candidates have many issues to address: gas prices, the economy, energy and the environment, foreign policy…and the list goes on. But where do the Republican and Democratic candidates stand on issues that affect people who are caring for aging parents?
Heroes Among Us
(Source: Ageless Design/Washington Post) - There are silent heroes among us, every day. They go unnoticed in their humility, yet deafening in their contributions to mankind.
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