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Tipoffs for Tucson, Arizona (City) Newsletter for Thursday September 14, 2023 ( 2 items )  

University of Arizona: Large Amounts of Sedentary Time Linked to Higher Risk of Dementia in Older Adults
TUCSON, Arizona, Sept. 13 (TNSres) -- The University of Arizona issued the following news release: * * * Researchers used machine learning to explore the links between sedentary behavior and dementia, finding that total time spent sedentary matters for brain aging. * * * Adults age 60 and older who spend more time engaging in sedentary behaviors, such as sitting while watching TV or driving, may be at increased risk for developing dementia, finds a new study by University of Arizona and Univ  more

University of Arizona: Vets and Pets - Can Service Dogs Help Veterans?
TUCSON, Arizona, Sept. 13 (TNSres) -- The University of Arizona issued the following news release: * * * University of Arizona researchers will examine the impact animals have on post-traumatic stress disorder. * * * University of Arizona researchers studying the impact service dogs have on veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder say their work may one day lead to more efficient medical intervention for patients. The Service Dog and Veteran Experiences Study, or UArizona SERVES, is the  more