Aging-associated diseases

Bulgaria's Cardiovascular Crisis: Deputy PM Urges Action

Bulgaria is grappling with a staggering burden of cardiovascular diseases, with more than 6 million new cases and over 1.8 million deaths reported annually, according to the Bulgarian news agency BTA. Outgoing Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Mariya Gabriel sounded the alarm on this pressing health crisis during a dedicated conference on cardiovascular health in Europe.

Unexplained Weight Loss In Older People Is Linked With Increased Risk Of Fractures

Unexplained rapid weight loss in elderly persons may indicate an underlying condition and be associated with an increased risk of falls and fractures, as well as a poorer long-term prognosis.

The understanding of factors that may contribute to rapid weight loss is limited, and current therapies include changing inefficient food and physical activity habits.

Safety net for patients with dementia

A new law is being drafted that will allow dementia patients to determine who will represent them in matters of care and treatment before the disease progresses. The draft on the treatment of dementia and Alzheimer's, which is being prepared by the Health Ministry, also provides for the provision of work facilities for caregivers.

As cases soar, ‘dementia villages’ look like the future of home care

WEESP, Netherlands - On a recent morning in this quiet village outside Amsterdam, an older woman stocked shelves inside the local supermarket. In the plaza just outside the store, a group of men sat around a table, chatting the hours away. Over in the town square, a woman in a hijab sipped coffee outside the cafe.

Researchers Reveal how Bone Health is Associated with Dementia

According to a study, those with low bone density may be more likely than those with high bone density to get dementia.The findings of the study published in the online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. The study does not prove that low bone density causes dementia....

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