Baby Boomers

Generation Alzheimer’s

cover-generation_alzGeneration Alzheimer’s: the defining disease of the baby boomers

This year, the first baby boomers turn 65. While Alzheimer’s is not normal aging, age is the greatest risk factor for the disease. This report conveys the burden of Alzheimer’s and dementia on individuals, families, government and the nation’s healthcare system.

“Too many of America’s baby boomers will spend their retirement years either with Alzheimer’s or caring for someone who has it.

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We’re Number 37

Enjoy this bit of Saturday morning irreverence! Here is a song celebrating the USA’s proud ranking in the World Health Organization’s list of world health systems . We’re # 30 in Canada

Source: ( hat tip) Huffington Post

Emotional difficulties risk for adult obesity

A new study by researchers at the Institute of Psychiatry shows that children with emotional difficulties are at higher risk for obesity in adult life. The results have been published today in the open access journal BMC Medicine.
Previous research has shown that low self-esteem and emotional problems are found in people who are overweight or obese – but not which influences which. continue reading

Source:Kings College London