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09 Sep 2023

3 Ways To Make Your Grandparents Feel Better

Spending quality bonding time with grandparents can create lasting memories and strengthen family connections.

31 Dec 2022

Corona Cases : WHO meet with Chinese officials on current COVID-19 situation

The World Health Organization (WHO) visited China regarding the deteriorating situation on the Corona epidemic. WHO also gave strict instructions to China regarding Corona

01 Oct 2019

DNA analysis of young thinking of the elderly

Watch DNA analysis of young thinking of the elderly with Sudhir Chaudhary. #SudhirChaudhary #DNA

28 Feb 2018

Hearing loss may indicate memory impairment for some

Hearing loss is one of the most common disabilities in elderly people, affecting about one-third of people over age 65.

06 Dec 2017

Exposure to air pollution can wipe out benefits of exercise in elderly

The study comes at a time when north India is facing a serious crisis due to rising levels of pollution.

17 Nov 2017

Playing video games could reduce risk of dementia in older adults: Study

Previous studies have shown video games as an effective treatment for people suffering from depression and have also analysed their efficacy in improving one's learning skills.

10 Nov 2017

Sleep apnoea may increase alzheimer's risk in elderly

Alzheimer's disease is a "progressive neurodegenerative disorder" that destroys memory and other important mental functions, researchers from New York University said.

04 Nov 2017

Imbalances in the gut may cause stroke, dementia

Chronic inflammation causes imbalances or "dysbiosis" of gut bacteria that results in "bad" bacteria being more dominant than "good" bacteria.

22 Oct 2017

Diabetes increases risk of cognitive impairment in seniors

Postoperative cognitive dysfunction is a major form of cognitive disturbance that can occur after anaesthesia and surgery.

24 Sep 2017

This is what causes bone loss in elderly

Osteoporosis -- the thinning of bone and the loss of bone density that increases the risk of fractures -- is a major health problem in older people.

24 Aug 2017

Lack of sleep may increase risk of dementia in older adults!

A new research has claimed that older adults who don't get a good night's sleep are at higher risk of developing dementia.

14 Aug 2017

Afraid of age-related memory decline? Use this trick to boost your power of recall!

A team of researchers have revealed a helpful strategy that may help older adults improve their memory.

09 Aug 2017

DNA: This is how Japan treats and takes care of its elderly citizens - Watch

24 Jul 2017

This grandma swinging on monkey bars at a playground is something you wouldn't want to miss! - Watch

Onlookers were totally in for a surprise as they watch the lady, whose age is unknown, take a few seconds to prep before she begins to swing effortlessly on the bars.

24 Jul 2017

Tai chi effective in preventing falls in older adults

Previous research has shown that tai chi is an effective exercise to improve balance control and flexibility in older individuals. This suggests that the practice might help protect against falls.

09 Jul 2017

Eating oranges, grapefruit daily can reduce risk of dementia among the elderly: Study

Researchers from Tohuku University in Japan have found that daily intake of any citrus fruits such as oranges, grapefruits, lemons or limes can cut the chances of developing the incurable brain condition by almost a quarter.

23 Jun 2017

Panic buttons and apps come to rescue of elderly Indians suffering abuse

India has a tradition of honouring older people, and of multi-generational families living together. But with urbanisation, nuclear families and rising longevity, more elderly people are living by themselves or in care homes.

11 May 2017

This is why elderly should increase their yogurt intake!

Osteoporosis is a chronic condition associated with a reduction in bone strength and an increased risk of bone fracture.

25 Apr 2017

Study suggests regular, moderate exercise for those over 50 years to 'keep the mind sharp'

In this analysis of previous studies, researchers from the University of Canberra looked at the effects of at least four weeks of structured physical exercise on the brain function of adults.

13 Apr 2017

This is what can keep elderly away from fractures

The study showed that men with high levels of magnesium -- an essential nutrient and an important component of the bone -- had a 44 per cent reduced risk of having a fracture.

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