Many Drug-Resistant Germs in Rehab

Seniors transferred from a hospital to rehab often bring dangerous germs with them

Tuesday, March 15, 2016 Follow Us         Featured Seniors Often Bring Drug-Resistant Germs to Rehab Centers Seniors transferred from a hospital to a rehabilitation facility often bring dangerous germs with them, a new study suggests. The finding stems from an investigation that looked at... Read more ...  News Even Gardening or Dancing Might Cut Alzheimer's Risk Regular physical activity, including gardening or dancing, may cut Alzheimer's risk by as much as 50 percent, a new study suggests. Researchers who analyzed lifestyle habits and brain... Read more ... Half of Americans' Calories Come From 'Ultra-Processed' Foods More than half of the average American diet is composed of so-called ultra-processed foods, a new study finds. And these foods make up 90 percent of the excess sugar calories that... Read more ... Stress of Caring for Sick Spouse May Raise Stroke Risk Husbands and wives who feel the strain of caring for a sick or disabled spouse are at a higher risk of stroke than those who do not have to care for their significant other, a new study... Read more ... Computer Use May Help Deflect Seniors' Memory Problems Seniors who use their computers as little as once a week may help ward off age-related declines in memory and thinking, new research suggests. The study found that those who did... Read more ... Steroid Shot for Hip Pain May Carry Infection Risk If Too Close to Surgery Patients who've received a steroid injection for hip pain should wait at least three months before having hip replacement surgery, a new study suggests. "The risk of developing an... 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