Month: January 2024

The association between closed-eye unipedal standing and the risk of cognitive impairment in the elderly: a 7-year community-based cohort study in Wuhan, China

ObjectivesThe prevention of cognitive impairment in the elderly is one of the public health priority areas. However, the relationship between closed-eye unipedal standing and cognitive impairment remains unclear.MethodsThis study was conducted on a group of elderly individuals from a community, using a prospective cohort study design. Participants were monitored for 7 years and were diagnosed […]

Published on January 26, 2024

Vitamin D supplementation in later life: a systematic review of efficacy and safety in movement disorders

IntroductionNutrition plays a pivotal role in the multidisciplinary approach to rehabilitating middle to old-aged patients with neurological diseases including movement disorders (MDs). Despite the prevalence of vitamin D deficiency in many patients with MDs, data supporting supplementation’s effectiveness and safety is sparse and conflicting, therefore, our explicit objective was to provide an all-encompassing review of […]

Published on January 26, 2024

More Education Helps You Live Longer

“Stay in school” slogans tend to focus on the money, status and freedom that more education can provide. Now there’s another argument for getting as many degrees as you can – having a longer life. The higher a person’s level of education, the lower their risk of premature… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David […]

Published on January 26, 2024