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Retirement living study reveals pain may lead to falls

Many elderly people enjoy active living hobbies like walking and other forms of exercise, but such activities can become difficult and sometimes dangerous when seniors develop chronic pain.

The Maintenance of Balance, Independent Living, Intellect and Zest in Elderly study was conducted in Boston, and its results suggest that certain pains can lead to falls, according to the Los Angeles Times.

About 750 men and women, age 70 or older, participated in the study, reports the news source.

Bear Markets Should Be WELCOMED, Not Feared!

I firmly believe that one of the great myths in our industry of financial professionals is that our job is mainly to assist our clients in "growing their assets" or "outperforming the market". In fact, the reality is that most studies will show that most investment professionals have consistently underperformed the market averages over time, with over time being defined as more than ten years. So if our clients truly believe that our job is to multiply their wealth, than why is it that many of us are not keeping up with their expectations?

Alzheimer's care patients could benefit from special diet

Researchers in Spain claim diets that include high levels of polyphenols, which are chemicals that appear naturally in plants, and a certain type of fatty acid could be beneficial for Alzheimer's care patients.

Scientist at the Autonomous University of Barcelona fed mice diets rich in polyphenols and polyunsaturated fats, which led them to determine that these substances can help boost the production of the brain's stem cells.

Flaxseed oil could be good for active living

Many seniors enjoy active living but fear their lifestyles could change if they develop the bone disease osteoporosis.

A report published in the International Journal of Food Safety, Nutrition and Public Health suggests the risk of osteoporosis in post-menopausal women could be reduced by maintaining a diet that includes flaxseed oil.

Experts at the National Research Center in Cairo, Egypt, have been studying the effects of flaxseed oil on bone health.

Improvements made in identifying disease could better Alzheimer's care

Scientists at the University of California in San Diego have developed a method of quickly and accurately measuring brain-volume loss that could improve Alzheimer's care.

The scientists believe they can track the severity of Alzheimer's disease (AD) by using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), which could be faster and more accurate than the measures that are commonly used for this purpose today, like cognitive testing.

"Loss of volume in the hippocampus is a consistent finding when using MRI, and is a reliable predictor of cognitive decline," said Dr Anders Dale, a professor at the university.

Active living can mean starting a business

Retirement living can mean different things. Some seniors choose to travel, some go back to school for the educational experience. Some elderly people even decide to launch a business.

Cynthia Garry is 66 years old and lives in Dillsburg, Pennsylvania, where she started her company in 2008. Scratch n All makes grooming pads that animal lovers can use to brush their pets.

Join Dr. Michael Gordon, Director of Palliative Care at Baycrest in Toronto, for his insights on aging.

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