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This small study tested a non-drug program to improve sleep and thinking in older adults with mild memory problems or early Alzheimer's. The program combined bright light therapy and a special type of sleep coaching. The goal was to see if the approach was practical and could hel…

This study looked at whether wearing non-slip socks helps older adults in the hospital improve their walking. The researchers planned to include patients aged 75 and older who needed physical therapy and had unsuitable footwear. However, only one person enrolled before the study …

This study aimed to understand how older adults (65+) with COPD respond to heat, by measuring body temperature and lung function. Only one person enrolled before the study was stopped, so no meaningful conclusions can be drawn. The goal was to find ways to reduce health risks dur…

This study tested whether a non-invasive technique called transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) could improve memory in older adults with or without mild memory problems due to Alzheimer's. Researchers used TMS to stimulate brain areas involved in memory and measured changes wi…

This study looked at how a standardized ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) supplement is absorbed in healthy adults aged 65 and older. Researchers gave 11 participants either 240 or 480 mg of the supplement and measured levels of active compounds in their blood over 48 hours. The g…