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Repeated vaccinations help prevent influenza in older adults
Updated : 8 years, 2 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [U.S.], Jan. 08 (ANI): A new research has found that repeated vaccinations for influenza result in reduced severity of the flu and hospital admissions in older adults.
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Poor oral health ups frailty risk in older men
Updated : 8 years, 2 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Jan. 05 (ANI): Oral health is really important for over-all wellness, as a study has recently warned that tooth loss, gum disease, tooth decay and dry mouth is linked to increased risks of frailty in older adults, especially men.
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Frequent heartburns up cancer risk in older adults
Updated : 8 years, 2 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Dec. 24 (ANI): You may want to avoid over-eating during this festive season, as a recent study has warned that frequent heartburns in the older adults may raise the risk of developing cancer.
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Poor oral health ups frailty risk in older adults
Updated : 8 years, 2 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Dec. 23 (ANI): Taking good care of your mouth, teeth and gums is a worthy goal even at the old age as according to a study oral health problems are linked to greater risks of developing frailty in older adults.
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Factors affecting quality of life in older adults with cancer
Updated : 8 years, 2 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Dec 18 (ANI): A study, aimed to provide insights on the factors that affect health-related quality of life in older adults with cancer, has focused on the importance of addressing persistent symptoms, managing comorbidities, promoting leisure-time physical activity,
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For obese older adults, daily living may get tougher post heart surgery
Updated : 8 years, 4 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Nov 10 (ANI): A recent study has suggested that obese older adults, who survive cardiac surgery, may have an increased risk for functioning poorly.
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Shedding extra kilos with diet, exercise ups blood flow in diabetics
Updated : 8 years, 4 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Oct 31 (ANI): Older adults with diabetes may want to cut their calorie intake and up physical activity as a recent study has suggested that doing so can improve their blood circulation.
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Didn't vote? You may be doubting your wisdom of choice
Updated : 8 years, 5 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Sep 23 (ANI): A study has recently revealed that the people, especially older adults, who vote during elections are happier about their choices than non-voters.
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Talking to older adults about expected course of illness may be helpful
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [U.S.A.], September 17 (ANI): If healthcare providers talk to older adults, with a chronic or terminal illness, about the expected course of an illness and life expectancy, then it may improve the quality of care they receive as they age, suggests a study.
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This memory trick may help older adults boost memory
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Aug 13 (ANI): A team of researchers have revealed a helpful strategy that may help older adults improve their memory.
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Poor appetite serious health concern for older adults
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], August 2 (ANI): Inadequate nutrition poses a serious health concern for older adults, finds a recent study.
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Mediterranean diet cuts risk of memory difficulties in older adults
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], July 26 (ANI): You may have to ask parents to eat diet rich in fresh fruits, vegetables, protein-rich legumes and whole grains to lower the risk of memory difficulties, suggests a study.
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