Author Archives : Emily Lunardo

Vision loss can be brought on by stroke, and nearly one-third of patients will develop vision loss after a brain attack. The likelihood of experiencing vision loss after stroke depends on what part of the brain is affected. Although a complete vision restoration after stroke may not be possible, some level of vision may be ...click here to read more

Cirrhosis of the liver is when the liver starts deteriorating to the point that it is unable to function as normal. Healthy tissue is replaced by scar tissue, blocking the blood flow. Cirrhosis of the liver is irreversible. The liver is a vital organ in the body because of hundreds of functions it performs. Some ...click here to read more

The FDA has approved the first ever ‘artificial pancreas’ for type 1 diabetes. Dr. Jeffrey Shuren of the FDA said in a news release, “This first-of-its-kind technology can provide people with type 1 diabetes greater freedom to live their lives without having to consistently and manually monitor baseline glucose levels and administer insulin.” The device ...click here to read more

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are not only common among seniors, but among those with dementia, too. Furthermore, UTIs among the seniors are often misdiagnosed for dementia, or may be overlooked if a person has dementia, because UTIs in dementia can lead to delirium. If a person already has dementia, it may be difficult for them to ...click here to read more

Statins are a common form of treatment for reducing cholesterol, but there are effective alternatives as well. According to recent findings, a heart-healthy diet, other cholesterol-lowering medications, and intestinal bypass surgery were all found to provide cholesterol-lowering benefits similar to those of statins. Senior investigator Dr. Marc Sabatine said, “The focus really should be not ...click here to read more

Millions of women suffer from urinary incontinence (UI), and while many people believe it is simply an age-related issue, it can, in fact, affect younger people, too. Noticing the symptoms early and identifying the cause can help women with urinary incontinence get back to enjoying life. (See: Common Incontinence Products) Urinary incontinence in women can ...click here to read more

Cognitive decline in old age has been linked to smoking and heavy drinking. Smoking is becoming an increasingly common risk factor for dementia, so the researchers examined the association between smoking history and cognitive decline from midlife to older age. Data was collected from 5,099 men and 2,137 women with an average age of 56. ...click here to read more

A new study has found that disability recovery among seniors is faster if they partake in exercise. The study also found that seniors who exercise regularly have a lower risk of developing disability in the first place. The researchers found that sedentary seniors who incorporated exercise into their lives were able to reduce their risk ...click here to read more