Brain-training, exercise, diet keep elderly mental decline at bay

Brain-training, exercise, diet keep elderly mental decline at bay

LONDON (Reuters) – Older people at risk of dementia who follow advice on healthy eating, exercise and brain-training can slow down cognitive decline, particularly in their ability to organize and regulate thought processes, researchers said on Thursday.

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Illini Community Hospital to open unit for elderly mental health patients

Illini Community Hospital received official approval Tuesday to open a 10-bed geriatric psychiatric unit in Pittsfield, Illinois. The addition will help older patients with mental health needs, including Alzheimer's, dementia, depression, and PTSD …

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Depression Did Not Make the Germanwings Co-Pilot Murder a Plane Full of …

Her insistence on eating chips led her nephrologist to wonder if she were depressed; after all, wouldn't a mentally healthy person give up junk food to save her own life? … On a daily basis in the hospital, I see sad, lonely, elderly widows. Many …

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Private unit considered for mentally ill seniors

But it is more than twice the $ 160 per day the state Medicaid program pays nursing homes on average to care for other elderly residents. RELATED: Mentally ill seniors shifted out of state institution. Health Care Association Executive Director Steve …

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New Study Shows Brain Training And Exercise Help Elderly Stall Mental Decline

“The message that you can preserve brain health through healthy living, exercise and keeping mentally active is a very positive one. As shown in this trial, giving people a helping hand with looking after their health in later life has a significant …

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Worcester doctors lead push to target gun 'gag laws'

Dr. Hirsh said he hoped that health professionals and gun lobbyists could find common ground to work toward reducing risks of gun availability, such as improving access to mental health treatment and screening for mental health risks or suicidal …

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