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Dr Sajeev Nair: Bringing advancement in healthcare sector with his extensi
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], January 14 (ANI/PRSpot): A renowned biohacker and noted wellness crusader, Dr Sajeev Nair has marked his presence in the health fraternity with his recent Personalised Lifestyle Management startup called Vieroots. Vieroots provides world-class research-based products and s
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Harsh Vardhan releases report on longitudinal ageing study of India
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], January 6 (ANI): Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare Dr Harsh Vardhan on Wednesday released the report on Longitudinal Ageing Study of India (LASI) Wave-1.
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Getting into shape pre-surgery to aid recovery for older patients: Study
Updated : 5 years, 3 months ago IST
Washington [US], December 21 (ANI): Older adults about to undergo elective surgery should undertake a sustained programme of targeted exercise beforehand to counteract the muscle-wasting effects of bedrest, new research suggests.
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Novel study suggests free radicals most likely important for brain
Updated : 5 years, 3 months ago IST
Washington [US], December 6 (ANI): Who said reactive oxygen molecules, commonly known as "free radicals", are always harmful? A recent research suggests that the free radicals are not fundamentally bad for the brain, in fact, they are most likely important for the brain to remain adaptable t
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Memories of past events retain remarkable fidelity even as we age
Updated : 5 years, 3 months ago IST
Washington [US], November 29 (ANI): In a controlled experiment - people can remember the details about past events with a surprising 94 per cent accuracy, even accounting for the age - suggest scientists who are studying the complex relationship between ageing and memory.
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Study finds memories of past events retain remarkable fidelity even as we
Updated : 5 years, 3 months ago IST
Washington [US], November 25 (ANI): Scientists studying the complex relationship between ageing and memory have found that in a controlled experiment, people can remember the details about past events with a surprising 94 per cent accuracy, even accounting for age.
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Study suggests actively speaking two languages protects against cognitive
Updated : 5 years, 4 months ago IST
Washington [US], November 21 (ANI): A good command on more than two languages provides neurological benefits and protects against cognitive decline associated with ageing, suggest the findings of a new study.
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Actively speaking two languages protects against cognitive decline, say re
Updated : 5 years, 4 months ago IST
Washington [US], November 16 (ANI): Having command of more than one language is enriching and offers people a doorway to other cultures, according to a new study which found that using languages actively provides neurological benefits and protects against cognitive decline associated with ag
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Vitamin C's effectiveness against COVID may hinge on vitamin's natural tra
Updated : 5 years, 4 months ago IST
Washington [US], November 11 (ANI): High doses of Vitamin C under study for treating COVID-19 may benefit some populations, but investigators exploring its potential in ageing say key factors in effectiveness include levels of the natural transporter needed to get the vitamin inside cells.
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Study reveals positive outlook predicts less memory decline
Updated : 5 years, 4 months ago IST
Washington [US], November 1 (ANI): People who feel enthusiastic and cheerful -- what psychologists call "positive affect" -- are less likely to experience memory decline as they age. This result adds to a growing body of research on positive affect's role in healthy ageing.
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Positive outlook predicts less memory decline, finds study
Updated : 5 years, 4 months ago IST
Washington [US], October 30 (ANI): A new study published in the journal Psychological Science found that people who feel enthusiastic and cheerful -- what psychologists call "positive affect" -- are less likely to experience memory decline as they age. This result adds to a growing body of r
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New strategy for treating common retinal diseases shows promise
Updated : 5 years, 4 months ago IST
Washington [US], October 28 (ANI): Scientists at Scripps Research have uncovered a potential new strategy for treating eye diseases that affect millions of people around the world, often resulting in blindness.
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