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This small pilot study tested whether improving sleep patterns could help people with mild memory problems or early Alzheimer's disease. Researchers developed a program combining bright light therapy and behavioral techniques to regulate daytime and nighttime sleep. They aimed to…

This small pilot study aimed to see if wearing non-slip socks helps elderly hospital patients improve their walking speed during physical therapy. Researchers wanted to gather solid evidence on whether these simple socks could aid motor recovery and help patients return home soon…

This small, early-stage study aimed to understand how the body absorbs and processes a specific ashwagandha supplement in healthy adults aged 65 and older. Researchers measured the levels of the supplement's active compounds in participants' blood and urine over time to learn how…

This study aimed to understand why older adults with COPD (a chronic lung disease) are more likely to get sick or die during heat waves. Researchers planned to compare how the bodies of elderly people with and without COPD handle simulated heat waves, measuring things like core t…

This study tested whether using magnetic pulses to stimulate specific brain areas could improve memory in older adults with very early signs of Alzheimer's disease. Researchers used brain scans to see how the stimulation changed brain network connections and gave memory tests to …