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According to a new study of 1,251 people with Parkinson’s disease published in the online issue of Neurology, consuming foods rich in flavonoids such as tea, berries, apples, orange juice, and red wine can help individuals with Parkinson’s live longer. Those who consumed more flavan-3-ols and anthocyanins, according to the researchers from Pennsylvania State University in University Park, had a lower risk of death during the study period than that of those who did not.
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Nutrition Changes Can Help People With Parkinson’s Live Longer
A new study shows that people with Parkinson’s disease who eat a diet that includes three or more servings per week of foods high in flavonoids, eg, tea, apples, berries, and red wine, may have a lower chance of dying during the study period than people who do not eat as many flavonoids. The study looked at several types of flavonoids and found that higher consumption of flavan-3-ols and anthocyanins, both before and after a Parkinson’s diagnosis, was associated with lower risk of death during the study period.
Flavonoids are naturally occurring compounds found in plants and are considered powerful antioxidants. Previous research has shown that flavonoids may have a protective effect on the brain.
“Our results are exciting because they suggest that people with Parkinson's in our study who did something as simple as including three or more servings per week of common foods like red berries, apples, and orange juice may have improved chances of living longer,” says study author Xiang Gao, MD, PhD, of The Pennsylvania State University in University Park.
The research is published in Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.
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ADHD in Older Adults
Health care professionals who treat older adults with ADHD—particularly patients who have been recently diagnosed—can help them better understand their disorder and the role of medications and therapy in appropriate treatment. Read more »
Older Adults Embrace Digital Health & Telehealth
The recent surge in virtual care is changing a traditionally reaction-oriented, disease-based model into one that is proactive and personalized, with incredible potential for improved quality, affordability, and outcomes. Read more »
The Link Between Depression and Loss of Hearing
Research has shown a correlation between hearing loss and depression, and those who work with older adults should remain vigilant. Read more » |
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The Toll of Pollution on Older Adults
The New York Times reports on a four-year study that followed 68.5 million older adults and found that those who inhale allowable levels of pollution in the form of a particulate matter called PM 2.5 are more likely to have shorter lives than those who do not. Researchers from the Health Effects Institute, funded by the EPA, note that lives could be saved by adjusting the acceptable levels of fine soot.
When Bed Rest Doesn’t Help
A stay in the hospital may quickly decondition older adults and diminish mobility, reports The Washington Post. According to a study in JAMA Internal Medicine of 200 patients in three Spanish geriatric hospitals, in-hospital exercise programs involving the use of resistance training machines and independent exercises could provide the provide a solution. Participants in one such program had less pain and twice the physical performance gains than those who did not.
An Occupation Comes to the Fore During the Pandemic
Time reports that the during the pandemic, more people than ever have sought training to become end-of-life doulas. As they grapple with the risks associated with COVID-19, Americans have been forced to think more about their own mortality—about practical preparation for their deaths or the deaths of loved ones—and in this climate, the value of the doula has gained recognition.
Clues About Who Will Develop Long COVID
Research is pointing toward risk factors for long COVID, such as asthma, the presence of autoantibodies linked with autoimmune disease, and unhealthful gut bacteria. According to a Wall Street Journal report, this research may lead to new treatment possibilities. |
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Technology Improves Treatment for Respiratory Distress
Traditional interfaces used with oxygen therapy and noninvasive ventilation therapies can pose increased risk for older adults. StarMed CaStar R Hood, an innovative technology, significantly alleviates the risk of tissue breakdown on the face and may reduce the need for intubation and thus reduce mortality rates for patients suffering from acute respiratory distress syndrome. Learn more »
Keeping Family Members Safe
Jiobit describes its location monitor as the world’s smallest and longest lasting. It features a personal, always available, automated security system with 911 emergency response. Activating SOS Mode notifies connected families/caregivers and sends emergency details along with current location to a professional dispatcher. Learn more » |
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