Posts Tagged ‘Rush University’

Diet, Nutrients Key to Warding Off Heart Disease

27th January 2010 by admin No Comments

Salmon is a great source of Omega-3s, leafy greens are one of the best ways to get magnesium in your diet, and berries are a great source of soluble fiber.
KEY NUTRIENTS | Eating right can help cut risks of cardiovascular disease
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January 26, 2010

BY MONIFA THOMAS mjthomas@suntimes.com

Social Activity Keeps Elders Young, Agile

23rd June 2009 by admin No Comments

Older people who don’t socialize much might be increasing their risk for declining motor function and hastening their death, researchers from Rush University Medical Center report.
On the positive side, sociable seniors who keep active physically and mentally tend to stave off the decline in physical ability often associated with aging, the scientists added.
“A broader range [...]

Alzheimer’s And Even Mild Dementia Hasten Death

9th June 2009 by admin 2 Comments

Older adults with mild cognitive impairment or Alzheimer’s disease have a shorter life span than other older adults, but the risk of death is no greater for whites or blacks, a new study says.
The study, conducted by researchers at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, contradicts earlier information indicating blacks with [...]