Tag: cognitive decline
Crosswords and Sudoku May Not Stop Mental Decline
By Carolyn Crist
(Reuters Health)
Mental engagement through problem-solving games like crossword puzzles, sudoku and brain teasers may not offset cognitive losses due to age-related dementia,...
Untreated Hearing Loss Linked to Higher Health Costs, More Hospitalizations
By Lisa Rapaport
(Reuters Health)
Older adults with untreated hearing loss may develop additional health problems that lead to more frequent hospitalizations and higher health costs...
Untreated Hearing Loss Tied to Cognitive Decline in Older Adults
By Lisa Rapaport
(Reuters Health)
While age-related hearing loss has long been linked to cognitive decline, a UK study suggests hearing aids may help minimize the...
Most Older Breast Cancer Patients Do Not Suffer Mental Decline after...
By Linda Carroll
(Reuters Health)
Most older women who get chemotherapy for breast cancer do not experience problems with cognition in the first two years after...
Heart-Healthy Lifestyle in Old Age Tied to Lower Dementia Risk
By Lisa Rapaport
(Reuters Health)
Older adults who take care of their heart may be less likely to develop dementia than people who don't focus on...
Dementia Patients May Benefit from Music Therapy
By Linda Carroll
(Reuters Health)
Music therapy may improve depression and anxiety in dementia patients, a new analysis suggests
Music therapy might also improve emotional well-being...
