July 23, 2019 Dementia Unpublished study begets questions about the neurological basis why having a “paying job” may help fend off Alzheimer’s in women.
June 12, 2019 Dementia There is no evidence from this study to suggest that antidepressants can triple the risk of people developing dementia.
May 31, 2019 Dementia Ketogenic drink may help curb mild cognitive impairment due to Alzheimer’s disease but then again it may not. Only 52 people involved in this small study.
March 26, 2019 Geriatrics Walking-talking test for early detection of cognitive decline in fully functional people is in its early stages and clinical relevance requires further evaluation.
July 5, 2018 Geriatrics Strategies for reducing risk of falls an important aspect in curtailing morbidity and mortality
June 15, 2018 Cardiovascular Diesase Study suggests that slightly elevated blood pressure in your 50’s if left untreated could lead to increased dementia risk but it cannot prove that this is true
July 20, 2017 Dementia Positive lifestyle changes may help reduce risk of certain types of dementia and will reduce other disease risks
May 9, 2017 Generic Drugs Inappropriate antibiotic prescriptions given out more than half the time for colds
May 3, 2017 Geriatrics Ontario government wants to try using retirement homes to ease overcrowded hospitals
