SeniorStrong – News and Articles for Seniors and those over 50

A recent study conducted by researchers at UCLA found that medications recommended to patients who have heart failure are highly cost-effective.

A recent report presented at the American Heart Association’s Epidemiology and Prevention/Nutrition, Physical Activity and Metabolism 2013 Scientific Sessions showed​​ the dangers of consuming too much sodium.

A recent study conducted by researchers from Washington University’s Department of Neurology found that sleep and Alzheimer’s disease are connected, and that those who have interrupted sleep patterns may be at a greater risk of developing Alzheimer’s and those who are developing the disease are more likely to experience problems sleeping.

A new study conducted by researchers from the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine found that the young obese mice they studied were able to reverse their heart damage by keeping a healthy diet and losing weight, but the older obese mice were not able to reverse the damage.

New research developed at Baycrest Health Sciences’ Rotman Research Institute (RRI) and the University of Toronto’s Psychology Department has found a new method to help elders perform just as well on memory tests as their younger counterparts.

A recent study conducted by researchers at the University of Arizona found that elders who use Facebook may be more cognitively sound than their non-Facebook user counterparts.

A recent study conducted by researchers from the University of California of San Francisco found that getting a mammogram every two years was just as effective for women who had one every year, which is currently the recommendation.