Heartburn Drugs Linked to Dementia Risk

Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) might raise senior's risk of dementia

Wednesday, February 17, 2016 Follow Us         Featured Widely Used Heartburn Drugs Linked to Dementia Risk in Study A popular class of heartburn medications might raise a senior's risk of dementia, a new study suggests. Called proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), this group of drugs includes Prilosec, Nexium and... Read more ...  News Organic Milk and Meat Have Higher Nutrient Levels: Study New international research has good news for people who've been shelling out extra money to buy organic milk and meat -- these products are healthier than conventional products in a number of... Read more ... Helping With Health Care Takes Heavy Toll on Caregivers Millions of family and friends who help older, disabled adults manage medications and navigate the health system may be sacrificing their own well-being, a new study suggests. Caregivers who... Read more ... How to Keep Your New Year's Exercise Mojo All Year Long If your New Year's resolution to get regular exercise is waning, there are a number of ways you can maintain your momentum, a nutrition expert says. First, you need to have realistic goals, said Emily... Read more ... Social Groups May Lengthen Retirees' Lives Staying socially active by joining book clubs or church groups may add years to your life after retirement, a new study suggests. The more groups a person belongs to in early retirement... Read more ... Weakened Knees a Big Cause of Falls for Older People: Study A new study supports what many American seniors may already know: that knee "instability" boosts their odds for a dangerous fall. "Falls, injury from falls and poor balance confidence are extremely... Read more ... Allergy Shots Still Effective for Seniors Allergy shots can still benefit seniors with allergies, a new study suggests. The study included 60 people with hay fever between the ages of 65 and 75 who were given either allergy shots... 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