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Sleep deprivation may exacerbate frailty's effects on mental health in old
Updated : 5 years, 1 month 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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The maiden edition of Right to Protein recently concluded in Mumbai
Updated : 6 years, 1 month ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], Feb 4 (ANI/NewsVoir): With an objective to generate awareness on protein consumption and other vital aspects of proteins, a seminar on "Right to Protein" was hosted at The Club Mumbai in Mumbai.
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Hearing difficulty might keep older patients away from health care routine
Updated : 6 years, 11 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, 4 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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Doctors revisiting patients develop better discharge plans
Updated : 7 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington DC, [USA] July 19 (ANI): When resident physicians visit the homes of their former hospital patients they are in a better position to assess their needs.
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Certain medications can give oldies dry mouth
Updated : 8 years, 4 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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