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Cracking the Code of Longevity and Decreasing Dementia

Posted: Thursday, January 04, 2007

For those lucky few who make it to the century mark, a crucial gene variation relating to HDL cholesterol levels may play an important part in their longevity.

Diabetes Not Linked to Alzheimer's in Seniors

Posted: Thursday, December 28, 2006

For older people with diabetes, the condition does not increase the likelihood that they'll develop Alzheimer's disease, according to a report in the medical journal Neurology.

Anemia Often Develops in Type 2 Diabetics: Study

Posted: Thursday, November 30, 2006

In patients with type 2 diabetes, a decrease in hemoglobin (Hb) is insidious and occurs predominantly in older people with chronic kidney disease and damaged large blood vessels, research suggests.

TZD’s Can Increase Bone Loss in Type 2 Women

Posted: Thursday, November 09, 2006

Elderly nursing home patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus have higher bone mass and lower bone turnover than those without diabetes.

Diabetes in Middle Age = More Problems

Posted: Thursday, November 02, 2006

Delaying diabetes until old age reduces late-life complications.

Postchallenge Glucose Rises with Age Even When Glucose Tolerance is Normal

Posted: Thursday, November 02, 2006

One-hour OGTT glucose concentrations rise significantly with age even in subjects with NGT.

Mid-Life Metabolic Syndrome Increases Heart Failure Risk at Older Age

Posted: Thursday, October 19, 2006

The presence of metabolic syndrome in middle-aged men is associated with an increased risk for heart failure after 20 years.

Role of Blood Glucose Self-Monitoring in Medicare Patients with Type 2 Diabetes

Posted: Thursday, October 12, 2006

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services is questioning whether or not Patients with Type 2 Diabetes benefit from self-monitoring of their blood glucose and should they pay for monitor and strips.

Physical Activity Reduces Mortality in Older Adults

Posted: Thursday, September 07, 2006

New research suggests that "free-living" activity has a beneficial effect that reduces the risk of mortality among older adults who are generally healthy.

Major Cognitive Decline of 19 Years Linked to High Fat, High Copper Diet

Posted: Wednesday, August 23, 2006

A diet high in saturated and trans fats, coupled with a high intake of copper may be associated with a significantly accelerated rate of cognitive decline in older adults, a new study suggests.