Delaying Aging Process May Help Protect Against Alzheimer’s - A new study has found that slowing the aging process in mice with Alzheimer’s delays the start of the disease. It has promise to help humans with the disease.
Irregular Arm Swing Maybe A Sign of Parkinson’s Disease – Some neurologists believe irregular arm swings may be an early sign of Parkinson’s. Early detection of the disease is important for treatment and slowing its progression.
Caregivers Remain Mainly Women – A new study from the National Alliance of Caregiving and AARP found that caregivers remain overwhelmingly women. The study also found that caregivers are generally employed and spend 19 hours a week caring for a loved one or close friend.
Lowering Medicare Eligibility Age to 55 Proposed As Part of Healthcare Reform – The United States Senate is considering allowing people from ages 55-65 to buy-in to Medicare if they do not have other health insurance.
Rheumatoid Arthritis Drug Advances in Study – Rheumatoid Arthritis drug ocrelizumab has completed a successful Phase 3 Trial. The drug showed success in reducing the signs and symptoms of this debilitating disease.
