Concussion Recovery Delayed in Seniors

Do older adults recover more slowly from concussion than younger patients?

Tuesday, October 06, 2015 Follow Us         Featured Concussion Recovery May Be Delayed in Older Adults Older adults recover more slowly from concussion than younger patients, a small new study finds. "Old age has been recognized as an independent predictor of worse outcome from... Read more ...  News Health Tip: Boost Energy Without Caffeine When run down, many people reach for an extra cup of coffee. But there are plenty of energy-boosting foods that don't contain caffeine. The National Sleep Foundation recommends... Read more ... Obesity Won't Affect Joint Surgery Safety, Study Finds Obese and overweight people who have joint replacement surgeries are less likely to need blood transfusions and are no more likely to face complications than normal weight patients... Read more ... Higher-Volume Rehab Centers Better for Hip Fracture Recovery: Study Seniors who break a hip receive the best care in skilled nursing facilities with the most experience handling such fractures, a new study suggests. Twenty-five cases a year was the... Read more ... Health Tip: Squeeze in a 30-Minute Workout Finding 30 minutes each day and the motivation to exercise can be difficult. But if you find ways to make your routine more interesting and enjoyable, you may wind up looking forward... Read more ... Depression Adds to Burden of Alzheimer's Caregivers, Study Finds Depression increases the mental strain on people caring for loved ones recently diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, a new study finds. The study included spouses and other family... Read more ... Senior Health Center MedicineNet's Senior Health Center gives you all of the tools necessary to maintain a healthy body and mind as you age. Get access to various senior health topics, slideshows, quizzes and medications for reference. This important topic area guides seniors through the stages of their life, as well as learning the conditions and diseases that may occur. Educating yourself for transitions into different phases of life is key to a healthy, happy, and productive life. Read more ... Health Tools   Picture Slideshows   Quizzes   Health & Living   Pinpoint Your Pain   Medical Word of the Day   More Newsletters   Diseases and Conditions   Medical Picture of the Day   MedicineNet Home