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Study reveals muscle fat content predict risk of cognitive decline
Updated : 3 years ago IST
In a research published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, a 5-year rise in fat accumulated in the thigh muscle was revealed to be a risk factor for cognitive impairment.
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Muscle fat content predict risk of cognitive decline: Study
Updated : 3 years ago IST
Researchers found the amount of fat in the body's muscle, or muscle adiposity, may predict a person's risk of cognitive decline as they age. A 5-year increase in fat stored in the thigh muscle was found to be a risk factor for cognitive decline in a study published in the Journal of the Amer
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Study suggests sleep deprivation may aggravate frailty's effects on mental
Updated : 5 years, 4 months ago IST
Washington [US], February 7 (ANI): A new study published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society that examined their combined effect of sleep deprivation and frailty suggests that short sleep intensifies the impacts of frailty on depressive symptoms.
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Sleep deprivation may exacerbate frailty's effects on mental health in old
Updated : 5 years, 4 months ago IST
Washington [US], February 3 (ANI): Previous studies have linked sleep deprivation and frailty with depression. A new study published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society that examined their combined effect suggests that short sleep intensifies the impacts of frailty on depressiv
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Hearing difficulty might keep older patients away from health care routine
Updated : 7 years, 2 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Apr 3 (ANI): Patients who are 65 years and above in age, with hearing difficulties, have lower involvement in their health care routine, according to a study published in the 'Journal of the American Geriatrics Society'.
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Does protein intake help older adults delay disability?
Updated : 7 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Nov 3 (ANI): Consumption of more protein-based food could contribute to helping older people to delay disability, according to a study published in the Journal of American Geriatrics Society.
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Certain medications can give oldies dry mouth
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington D.C [USA], October 30 (ANI): Having a dry mouth can be a common side effect of prescribed medications for older people, according to a recent study.
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