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Health apps have solution for everything but most older adults don't use t
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
Michigan [US], February 10 (ANI): Mobile apps have now made it possible to track everything from exercise, number of steps walked in a day, to calories to blood pressure and even blood sugar, and use the information to stay on target with health goals or managing a chronic condition. But a n
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One-in-three adults develop new conditions after COVID infection, finds st
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
Washington [US], February 10 (ANI): Another day, another COVID-19 development. A recent study has found that almost a third (32 of every 100) of older adults infected with COVID-19 in 2020 developed at least one new condition that required medical attention in the months after initial infect
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Researchers find daily physical activity effective for boosting brain func
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
Washington [US], February 5 (ANI): A new study by researchers at the University of California San Diego School of Medicine has found that daily physical activity is effective in boosting brain function for middle-aged and older adults.
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Study finds more spice may help adults avoid salt
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Washington [US], February 3 (ANI): A new study has found that by adding a little spicy seasoning to a low sodium meal, adults over the age of 60 will have a harder time noticing the lack of salt.
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Daily physical activity boosts brain function in middle-aged, older adults
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
California [US], February 1 (ANI): As one gets older, it becomes even more important to remain physically active, not just to remain fit, but also to improve one's cognitive performance. A new study by researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine has shed light on thi
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Study finds exercise alters brain chemistry to protect ageing synapses
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
California [US], January 24 (ANI): A new study has found that when older adults stay active, their brains have more of a class of proteins that enhance the connections between neurons to maintain healthy cognition.
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Study reveals feelings of fatigue predicts death in older adults
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
Pittsburgh [US], January 24 (ANI): A recent study has found that how fatigued certain activities make an older adult feel can estimate that the likely death is less than three years away.
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Socially isolated older adults may have fewer teeth: Study
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
Beijing [China], January 23 (ANI): Researchers have found that older people who are socially isolated tend to lose their teeth more quickly than those with more social interaction.
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Cognitive function in older people might improve by socialising: Study
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Washington [US], January 23 (ANI): Researchers have found that socialising with others may help improve cognition, especially for older adults.
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Walking can decrease Type 2 diabetes risk among older adults: Research
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California [US], January 22 (ANI): Walking regularly might help in preventing Type 2 diabetes among 70 and 80-year-olds, according to a recent study.
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Study finds Mediterranean diet linked to lower risk of mortality in older
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Barcelona [Spain], January 22 (ANI): A new study has paid adherence to the Mediterranean diet through an index made with biomarkers finding that it is associated with lower mortality in adults over 65.
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Study finds socialising might improve cognitive function in older adults
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Washington [US], January 22 (ANI): According to a new study, socialising with others is important for mental health and wellbeing, and it may help improve cognition, as well -- especially for older adults.
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