Memory Training in Older Adults

Memory training is far less effective in older adults who are obese

Tuesday, January 24, 2017 Follow Us         Featured Could Obesity Undermine Memory Training in Older Adults? Memory training is far less effective in older adults who are obese than those who aren't, a new study finds. The research included about 2,800 people, average age 74, who were followed for... Read more ...  News 2 GOP Senators Unveil Obamacare Alternative Looking to make good on the GOP's longstanding vow to get rid of Obamacare, two Senate Republicans on Monday proposed a bill that would allow states to continue operating under... Read more ... Your Health Record in a Heartbeat? A patient's heartbeat might one day be used to protect his or her electronic health records, a new study suggests. Traditional security methods can be expensive and time-consuming... Read more ... Obamacare Boosted Coverage for the Chronically Ill, Study Finds Millions of Americans with a chronic illness gained health insurance coverage after the Affordable Care Act went into effect in 2010, a new study reports. Insurance coverage among the... 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 ADVERTISEMENT