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Researchers reveal why healthy ageing requires an understanding of persona
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
Washington [US], October 15 (ANI): According to a new study, older persons may be better supported as they age when their personalities are examined, such as whether they are more like orchids or dandelions.
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Mapusa Police division celebrates International Day for Older Persons at B
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
Goa [India], October 1 (ANI): On the occasion of the International Day for Older Persons, staff members of the Mapusa Police division spent quality time with inmates of the Bom Jesus Home for the aged.
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Weight training on regular basis is associated with a lower risk of death:
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
London [UK], September 28 (ANI): Regular weight-training exercise is associated with a lower risk of death from any cause, with the exception of cancer, according to research conducted in older persons and published online in the British Journal of Sports Medicine.
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Older adults infected with COVID-19 might be at higher risk of developing
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
Cleveland [US], September 13 (ANI): According to a study, older persons who were infected with COVID-19 have a much greater risk of getting Alzheimer's disease within a year--up to 50% to 80% higher than a control group.
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Study: Tracking everyday movement patterns may aid in diagnosing dementia
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
Baltimore [US], July 20 (ANI): According to recent research from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, wearable movement-tracking technologies may one day be helpful in giving older persons early signs of cognitive loss.
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Study finds poor physical and mental health in older adults linked to chil
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
Toronto [Canada], July 7 (ANI): According to a recently published study by University of Toronto researchers, older persons who experienced physical abuse as children were much more likely to experience chronic pain and chronic physical illnesses in later life. In comparison to those who did
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Vice President Naidu to launch Elderly Line 14567 for senior citizens tomo
Updated : 4 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], September 30 (ANI): On the occasion of the International Day of Older Persons, Vice President of India M Venkaiah Naidu will dedicate the Elderly Line 14567 to the nation on Friday.
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Hyderabad police to observe senior citizen safety month during October
Updated : 6 years, 5 months ago IST
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], Oct 2 (ANI): On the occasion of International Day of older persons, Hyderabad City Police dedicated the month of October for the cause of senior citizens.
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Odisha govt organises awareness walkathon for elderly
Updated : 6 years, 5 months ago IST
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], Oct 1 (ANI): Odisha government on Tuesday conducted a walkathon to celebrate the International Day for Older Persons.
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International Day of Older Persons: Let's pledge to respect the custodians
Updated : 6 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi (India), Oct 1 (ANI): The International Day of Older Persons which is observed today, is celebrated to raise awareness about issues affecting the elderly, such as ageing and abuse. The day is also marked to appreciate the contributions that older people make to society.
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Physical, mental health of seniors linked to optimism, wisdom, loneliness:
Updated : 6 years, 10 months ago IST
Washington DC [USA], May 13 (ANI): Advancing age is broadly associated with declining cognitive, physical and mental health. As part of a new study, researchers analysed how distinctive factors, such as wisdom, loneliness, income and sleep quality, impact - for good and bad - the physical an
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Raman Singh takes feedback of Mukhyamantri Teerth Yatra Yojna from senior
Updated : 8 years, 5 months ago IST
Raipur (Chhattisgarh) [India] Oct 1 (ANI): On the occasion of the International Day of Older Persons, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Dr. Raman Singh on Sunday talked to the beneficiaries of the Mukhyamantri Teerth Yatra Yojna (Chief Minister Pilgrimage Scheme) and took their feedback.
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