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The authors of a recent study published in Annals of Internal Medicine sought to determine an association between midlife diabetes and 20-year cognitive decline. The study enrolled 13,351 adults within the ages of 48 to 67 at baseline and assessed their cognitive function every 6 years. The study found that, "diabetes in midlife was associated with a 19% greater cognitive decline over 20 years compared to individuals without diabetes." The authors concluded that, "diabetes prevention and glucose control in midlife may protect against late-life cognitive decline."

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Jogging May Prevent Age-Related Decreased Walking Ability

A recent study published in PLOS One aimed to determine if and how regular walking versus regular running affects the ability of older adults to maintain their walking performance. The study enrolled older adults ages 65 and older, who either ran or walked for an average of 30 minutes three times a week for exercise, and compared their walking economy to young and older adults from a prior study. The authors found that, "older runners had 7-10% better walking economy than older walkers," and concluded that running prevents the age-related deterioration of walking economy.

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The Socioeconomics of Rehospitalizations

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In a recently published retrospective cohort study in the Annals of Internal Medicine, the authors sought to evaluate the association between neighborhood socioeconomic disadvantages and 30-day rehospitalizations. The study consisted of a random national sample of Medicare patients discharged with various medical conditions between 2004 and 2009. The results of the study showed that, "reshospitalization rates increased within the most disadvantaged neighborhoods." The authors concluded that, "residence within a disadvantaged U.S neighborhood is a predictor of rehospitalization."

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