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China's fiscal situation 'extremely severe', says ex-finance minister Lou
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
Beijing [China], March 2 (ANI): China's fiscal situation is "extremely severe with risks and challenges", former finance minister Lou Jiwei has warned, citing fallout from aggressive US stimulus policies, the global economic slowdown during the pandemic, an ageing Chinese population and moun
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China's senior citizens seeking retirement homes scammed
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
Washington [US], March 2 (ANI): Rooms and beds for Chinese retirees are in short supply as the population is ageing, leaving many vulnerable to companies pitching risky investments, reported The New York Times.
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Researchers find light activities may help women's mobility during ageing
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
San Diego [US], February 24 (ANI): While low-intensity workout is recommended to people of all ages to maintain agility and fitness, the findings of new research suggested that light-intensity physical activity, including shopping or a casual walk, may protect mobility in older women.
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Gut microbiome implicated in healthy aging, longevity
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
Washington [US], February 19 (ANI): The gut microbiome is an integral component of the body, but its importance in the human aging process is unclear. A team of researchers and their collaborators have identified distinct signatures in the gut microbiome that are associated with either healt
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