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Researchers give more insight into bone diseases
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
Diseases affecting the bones and joints are becoming more widespread in today's elderly populations. For example, in Japan alone, approximately 12 million people suffer from osteoporosis, a disorder that significantly weakens and fragilizes bones. Understanding the biological processes invol
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Athulya Senior Care opens the doors of its 2nd assisted living facility in
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
Bangalore (Karnataka) [India], February 1: In a truly momentous occasion that resonated with the evolving spirit of Bangalore, Athulya Senior Care joyously celebrated the grand inauguration of its second assisted living facility in the heart of Whitefield. Former Indian cricketer and Cricket
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Coimbatore's Kovaipudur: A Haven for Senior Living
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu) [India], January 10: Tamil Nadu generally has a significant elderly population, and the demand for senior living facilities is rising due to increased longevity, the desire for community living in old age, and the need for specialized healthcare facilities. This trend
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Dr Kamakshi Memorial Hospital, Chennai Launches Parkinson's Support Group
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], September 21: In a significant step towards providing comprehensive care for individuals battling Parkinson’s disease, Dr Kamakshi Memorial Hospitals, Pallikaranai, Chennai announced the launch of the Parkinson’s Support Group. Parkinson’s, a chronic neurodegene
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Retirement Planning: Building a Secure Future
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], August 31: According to a UN report, India, a country predominantly populated by those under 35, is projected to be home to the world's largest elderly population by 2050. Despite this impending demographic shift, a shockingly low 7.4% of Indians are financially prepared f
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Vridhcare, Cinema on Wheels bringing joy to the elderly living in old-age
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], May 23: National Statistical Office (NSO)'s Elderly in India 2021 report has underlined that the country's elderly population, aged 60+, is estimated to touch 194 million in 2031 from 138 million in 2021. This is a 41 per cent increase over a decade.
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Sustain a long and healthy life via new intranasal and injectable gene the
Updated : 3 years, 10 months ago IST
Washington [US], May 14 (ANI): With the elderly population growing globally, it's critical to have an effective and diverse means of mitigating the impact of ageing on human health be it socioeconomically or medically.
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India's own Swadeshi Size chart - INDIASIZE campaign will take place in Hy
Updated : 3 years, 10 months ago IST
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], May 12 (ANI/GPRC): The National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) has launched a national sizing survey to develop India's first country-specific size chart, which will give Indians, clothes that fit better. The survey is targeting various demographics of
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New intranasal and injectable gene therapy could prolong healthy life
Updated : 3 years, 10 months ago IST
Washington [US], May 11 (ANI): As the global elderly population grows, it is socioeconomically and medically critical to have diverse and effective means of mitigating the impact of aging on human health.
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Comorbidities certificate required for 60+ to receive COVID-19 'precaution
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], December 26 (ANI): The elderly population above 60 years of age with comorbidities who are eligible for COVID-19 'precautionary doses' will have to take a medical certificate to take the dose, informed Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of National Health Authority (NHA) Dr
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COVID-19: Odisha govt issues operational strategy for vaccination of peopl
Updated : 5 years ago IST
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], February 24 (ANI): The Odisha government has issued an operational strategy for initiating the vaccination of the elderly population and persons with co-morbidities in the state on Wednesday.
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Longitudinal ageing study will provide evidence base for programs for elde
Updated : 5 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], October 2 (ANI): Longitudinal Aging Study of India (LASI) will provide an evidence base for national and state-level programs and policies for the elderly population, said Dr Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare on Thursday.
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