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Social interaction promotes optimal ageing in older persons: Research
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
A new study followed over 7000 middle-aged and older Canadians for three years to investigate if higher levels of social activity were linked to better long-term health. They observed that those who participated in volunteer work and leisure activities were more likely to retain excellent he
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Social participation promotes optimal ageing in older adults: Research
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
A new study monitored over 7000 middle-aged and older Canadians for three years to see if higher levels of social activity were connected with good ageing in later life. They discovered that people who participated in volunteer work and leisure activities were more likely to maintain great h
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Researchers reveal how sleep affected by seasons
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
Are you sleeping well? According to a recent study, the switch from daylight saving time to standard time, which adds an hour overnight, is linked to a temporary rise in sleep disorders like trouble falling or staying asleep, but not the switch from standard time to daylight saving time, whi
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Travelling away from home linked to good health: Study
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
The frequency and variety of places visited are essential points, with those who travel more than 15 miles away from home more likely to report overall good health. Those who travel to more places are more likely to see friends and relatives. This increase in social activity is linked to bet
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Study asserts changes in children's behaviour can predict midlife health b
Updated : 3 years, 10 months ago IST
Washington [US], April 23 (ANI): The Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences at the University of Jyvaskyla and the Gerontology Research Center (Finland) investigated the paths from childhood socioemotional behaviour to midlife health behaviour decades later.
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Diagnosis of Alzheimer's, dementia decreases social activity: Study
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
Washington [US], December 5 (ANI): A recent study examined how receiving a recent diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias impacts social networks, social engagement and social support.
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Research finds diagnosis of Alzheimer's, dementia decreases social activit
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
New Jersey [US], November 30 (ANI): Although it is believed that the diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease and dementia is quite crucial, a new study by Rutgers University has found that the diagnosis can lead to an unintentional impact on social relationships and social activity.
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FICCI calls for balance to normalise economic activity, control COVID-19 s
Updated : 5 years, 11 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], April 10 (ANI): The exit strategy of countrywide lockdown amid coronavirus pandemic should aim towards bringing about a fine balance that on one hand normalises economic and social activity and yet contains the disease from spreading and getting out of control, the Federat
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