Posts Tagged ‘older’
Study: Elders today are in significantly better shape–physically and cognitively–than three decades ago
Older people have become younger: physical and cognitive function have improved meaningfully in 30 years (University of Jyväskylä release): The functional ability of older people is nowadays better when it is compared to that of people at the same age three decades ago. This was observed in a study conducted at the Faculty of Sport…
Read MoreTrend: With 25% of US physicians aged 65+, hospitals test older doctors on mental and physical acuity
— When Are Doctors Too Old to Practice? (The Wall Street Journal): “In February, Robert Brown received an email that left him troubled. The New Jersey hospital where the 71-year-old pediatrician was practicing informed him that doctors age 72 and older would have to take a test to assess their physical and mental health—or risk…
Read MoreTrend: More healthcare and research facilities offer multipronged brain fitness programs
Can an exercise routine really help keep your mental “muscles” in good shape? (Harvard Health Letter): “Fear of losing your memory and thinking skills is one of the greatest concerns of getting older. Maybe that’s behind the increasing number of clinics offering brain fitness programs. “Brain training” isn’t a typical exercise program; it incorporates a…
Read MoreFact: Multiple factors can contribute to memory problems…and “getting older” is often not the main one
When Memory Changes Are More Than ‘Just Getting Older’ (US News): “You’ve probably heard this phrase before: “I’m just getting older”…The explanation should be used with caution, though. Often, I tell my patients not to blame something they are experiencing on “just getting older,” because they might miss something that could be treatable
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