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Study links daily internet use to increased social isolation among elderly
Updated : 5 years, 10 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], May 20 (ANI): Older adults who are daily internet users are more likely to be socially isolated in comparison to those who went online occasionally, according to new research.
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Priority will be accorded to migrant workers, pregnant women for return to
Updated : 5 years, 10 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], May 18 (ANI): The Central government on Monday submitted before Delhi High Court that priority for evacuation to India will be accorded to migrant workers who have been laid off, short term visa holders faced with the expiry of visas, persons with medical emergency, pregna
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Sharing good relationship with elderly adults can help them stay active: S
Updated : 5 years, 10 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], May 16 (ANI): Sharing a strong bond with old age people can be a potential way to keep them active, even during times like coronavirus crisis, according to a recent study.
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Chelsea to extend free meals to NHS and charities for two more weeks
Updated : 5 years, 10 months ago IST
London [UK], May 15 (ANI): English football club Chelsea will extend its free meals supply to the National Health Service (NHS) and charities that support elderly and vulnerable groups for two more weeks, bringing the number of distributed meals to a total of 1,15,520.
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90 pc of video gamers are less likely to get addicted: Study
Updated : 5 years, 10 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], May 14 (ANI): Playing video games can be fun for adolescents, but with it comes a growing concern among the elderly, the fear of getting addicted, and the possible negative outcomes.
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Strong relationships help elderly adults stay active, study suggests
Updated : 5 years, 10 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], May 14 (ANI): Sharing strong relationship can be a way to promote physical activities or help the elderly stay active, especially during such time, like coronavirus crisis, a recent study suggests.
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85-year-old woman defeats COVID-19, discharged from hospital in Bhubaneswa
Updated : 5 years, 10 months ago IST
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], May 14 (ANI): An 85-year-old woman emerged victorious in her fight against coronavirus and has been discharged from a hospital here after recovering from the deadly disease.
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82 per cent people who lost their lives to COVID-19 were above 50 years: A
Updated : 5 years, 10 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], May 10 (ANI): Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday said that the most number of COVID-19 deaths have been reported amongst people above the age of 50 and the elderly.
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Study shows elderly people living in rural areas likely to have better men
Updated : 5 years, 10 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], May 10 (ANI): While mental well-being of the elderly refers to how they perceive their everyday existence, i.e., if their outlook is positive or negative, which, in turn, makes their life pleasant or unpleasant. A recent study shows that there is a link between the men
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Elderly people living in rural areas likely to have better mental well-bei
Updated : 5 years, 10 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], May 6 (ANI): A study shows that there is a link between the mental well-being among the elderly people and the environment they are living in, be it rural or urban.
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RWA in Delhi colony becomes 'stick of support' for lonely senior citizens
Updated : 5 years, 10 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], May 4 (ANI): While the national capital is under lockdown to contain the spread of deadly COVID-19, the Residents Welfare Association (RWA) in South Delhi's Navjiwan Vihar has geared up to take care of the senior citizens, who are living alone, by providing basic essential
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Study reveals elderly people with persistent insomnia more likely to remai
Updated : 5 years, 10 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], May 2 (ANI): Older people with depression, who also experience persistent and worsening sleep disturbances, are at much higher risk of remaining depressed, suggests a recent study.
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