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The spins (as in having "the spins") [1] is an adverse reaction of intoxication that causes a state of vertigo and nausea, [2] causing one to feel as if "spinning out of control", [3] especially when lying down. It is most commonly associated with drunkenness [4] or mixing alcohol with other psychoactive drugs [5] such as cannabis.
Frailty or frailty syndrome refers to a state of health in which older adults gradually lose their bodies' in-built reserves and functioning. This makes them more vulnerable, less able to recover and even apparently minor events (infections, environmental changes) can have drastic impacts on their physical and mental health.
Approximately 3% of healthy elderly persons living in the community have major depression. Recurrence may be as high as 40%. Suicide rates are nearly twice as high in depressed patients as in the general population. Major depression is more common in medically ill patients who are older than 70 years and hospitalized or institutionalized.
About 900 people die of norovirus every year (mostly patients over the age of 65), and 109,000 people are hospitalized with it, reports the American Medical Association.
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A new study found the biggest risk factors and predictors at 60 for dementia at 80. Neurologists weigh in on the research and share ways to prevent dementia.
Camptocormia, also known as bent spine syndrome (BSS), is a symptom of a multitude of diseases that is most commonly seen in the elderly. It is identified by an abnormal thoracolumbar spinal flexion, which is a forward bending of the lower joints of the spine, occurring in a standing position.
Feeling lightheaded can also be a sign of low blood sugar, Dr. Shaikh says. This happens because the brain isn’t getting enough glucose, which the brain needs for energy.