Showing posts with label Dementia. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Dementia. Show all posts

Monday, 21 May 2012

Physical Activity-Healthday News-Dementia-Defense

Exercise a Defense Against Dementia: Study

MONDAY, Feb. 13 (Healthday News) -- Here's another reason to get into shape: Physical activity may reduce the risk of dementia-related death, according to a new study. read more..

Sunday, 29 April 2012

Food And Drug Administration-Draft Recommendations-Physical Activity-Medical Devices

'Body Clock' Might Affect Women's Dementia Risk

TUESDAY, Dec. 13 (Healthday News) -- An older woman's sleep/wake cycle and levels of physical activity may affect her risk of developing dementia, a new study suggests. read more..


FDA Seeks to Get More Women Into Trials of Medical Devices

FRIDAY, Dec. 16 (Healthday News) -- Draft recommendations meant to increase the number of Women in clinical trials for medical devices were released Friday by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. read more..


British women sue over French breast implants

More than 250 British women are taking court action after more than half experienced ruptures in breast implants made by a French company at the centre of a cancer scare, a lawyer said Wednesday. read more..

Sunday, 22 April 2012

Possible Connection-Bone Density Scan-Healthday News-Dementia-Hormone

Hormone in Women Linked to Dementia, Study Finds

Researchers have found a Possible Connection between a Hormone found in body fat and the risk of Dementia, adding to the growing evidence on the potential link between the condition and diabetes. A new study found that women with high levels of a hormone called adiponectin were... read more..


Some Women Can Go Longer Between Bone Checks: Study

WEDNESDAY, Jan. 18 (Healthday News) -- New research suggests that older women who've had a normal result on a bone density scan -- a test that helps measure the strength of their bones -- may be able to wait as long as 15 years before getting another scan. read more..