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New Studies Confirm Body Mass Index and Family History Are Two Key Predictors of Fracture Risk
Study findings offer opportunities to improve accuracy in bone health assessments.
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Pilot Study Finds Prehabilitation Program Supports Recovery in Older Adults Facing Major Surgery
The targeted presurgical program can improve walking speed, mobility, and patient-reported function in older adults
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Hebrew SeniorLife Researchers Honored for Study on Room Temperature and Cognitive Function
The Innovative Research on Aging Awards recognize applied research with practical takeaways for the senior living industry.
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Study Finds Decline in Long-Term Benzodiazepine Use Among Older Adults, But Risks Remain
Prolonged benzodiazepine use puts older adults at risk of falls, cognitive decline, and dependence.
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Study Finds Gaps in Support Service Use Among Older Breast Cancer Patients
The findings reinforce national recommendations that call for routine geriatric assessment in cancer care.
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Clinicians Urged to Act as Heat and Homelessness Collide in Record-Breaking Crisis
Researchers call for housing screenings, medication adjustments, and outreach as study shows unhoused Americans are 30 times more likely to suffer heat-related illness.
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Dr. Shivani Sahni Awarded Fellow Status by the American Society for Bone and Mineral Research
Fellows have made outstanding contributions to bone and mineral science.
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New Study Reveals Sharp Rise in Emergency Department Waits for Older Adults
Research letter published in JAMA Internal Medicine highlights worsening emergency care delays
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Brain Stimulation Plus Coaching Helps Older Adults Double Daily Steps Versus Coaching Alone
New pilot study shows promising boost in motivation and movement for inactive older adults living in subsidized housing.
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Dr. Dae Hyun Kim Named to Lancet Commission on Frailty
Commission aims to reorient frailty in global clinical practice, public health, and policy.
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