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Education helps
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[02/06/2010] Researchers have discovered that education not only delays the early symptoms of dementia, but can also slow down the development of the disease – a finding that could result in faster diagnosis and treatment of dementia. Education helps - Read more
Poor Predictors of Treatment Preferences
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[21/05/2010] Living wills often do not represent a patient's actual treatment preferences when faced with real end-of-life circumstances and should be redesigned to guide more realistic advance decision-making, according to a new study. Poor Predictors of Treatment Preferences - Read more
Intentional Weight Loss Is Not Harmful
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[05/05/2010] A new study refutes the widely held belief that intentional weight loss in older adults leads to increased risk of death. Intentional Weight Loss Is Not Harmful - Read more
Knee Replacement Improves Balance
[19/03/2010] Total knee replacement (TKR) relieves pain and improves function in patients with advanced knee arthritis, according to a study. The surgery also significantly improves dynamic balance among elderly patients. Knee Replacement Improves Balance - Read more
Feeling Lonely Increases Blood Pressure
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[18/03/2010] Chronic feelings of loneliness take a toll on blood pressure over time, causing a marked increase after four years, according to a new study. Feeling Lonely Increases Blood Pressure - Read more
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