 Are You Living in a 'Stroke Belt' State? Published March 2010 In a disturbing piece of research that will clearly not boost real estate prices, researchers at Duke University have identified a “Stroke Belt”. Focusing on Strokes and Prevention Published March 2010 A stoke involves a loss of blood supply and oxygen to the brain. The causes range from a ruptured blood vessel to a clotted artery. The result is often a loss of feeling on one side of the body, which can sometimes account for a patient dribbling saliva from the mouth, as muscle control is lost. Depending on the severity of the stroke, the symptoms can range from "pins and needles" to complete paralysis. When Good Retiree Healthcare Goes Away Published: March 2010 During the national debate about healthcare reform many retirees took significant measures to let their voices be heard and the drumbeat continues. Genealogically Speaking: Geneology Today These days genealogy is gaining the attention of young and old. Searching for information about your ancestors can not only uncover interesting family history but in today's modern world of medical science and genetics, genealogy can also provide answers to our own heath by looking at our ancestor's medical conditions, state of health and what contributed to their demise. Professional Genealogist and Historian Joan Koster-Morales joins the staff of American Retiree with her new regular series: Genealogically Speaking. Doctors Say: Fish Food for Thought  A study to be published in the December 2005 issue of The Archives of Neurology found that cognitive decline in senior citizens who ate fish one meal a week was 10 percent slower then those who did not east fish. For participants who consumed two or more seafood meals per week the decline of mental abilities slowed by 13 percent. When it is Time to Take the Keys Away  When people age, the skills associated with driving, especially vision, hearing, and motor skills can begin to decrease. This means that some individuals may come to a point where they should not continue driving for their own safety and the safety of others. Researchers Wrestle with Earlier Detection of Alzheimer’s Alzheimer’s currently affects 4.5 million people in the United States and it has been predicted that by 2050, 14 million people will have the disease, which symptoms include memory loss, wild mood swings, unpredictable behavior and difficulty speaking.  During October, seniors will be receiving information in the mail about the new Medicare prescription drug benefit from both Medicare-approved private plans and from the Medicare agency. |
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