Selective impairment of frontal-executive cognitive function in African Americans with cardiovascular risk factors

Article Abstract:

A cross-sectional study, to determine whether a summary cardiovascular risk (CV) score is associated with an increased risk of frontal-executive is presented. CV risk factors exert a specific deleterious effect on frontal-executive cognitive abilities as opposed to memory functions.

Cardiovascular diseases, Risk factors

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Alternative therapy use by elderly African Americans attending a community clinic

Article Abstract:

The use of orally ingested alternative therapies (OAT) by a community dwelling is described. Findings indicate that community dwelling, mostly African-American elders use OAT's despite physical frailty and limited financial resources.

Usage, Alternative medicine

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Cognitive function in normal-weight, overweight, and obese older adults: an analysis of the advanced cognitive training for independent and vital elderly cohort

Article Abstract:

A study assessing the affect of elevated body mass index (BMI) in older adults, is presented.

Aged, Elderly, Physiological aspects, Body mass index

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