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Social isolation deprives older people of key nutrients in diet: Study

16 Oct 2024 7:12 AM

These micronutrients are typically found in small quantities in fruit, vegetables, legumes (such as peas, beans and lentils) and fish, suggesting a...

8 Sept 2023 6:45 AM

Older people might have glaucoma without realizing it: Study

15 Aug 2023 4:00 PM

Digital puzzle games might be good for memory in older adults: Study

6 July 2023 4:15 PM

Fluctuations in cholesterol, triglycerides levels may up dementia risk

3 July 2023 4:32 AM

'Poor sense of smell may be linked to depression in older people'

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Light drinking may protect brain function in older people

1 July 2020 10:16 AM

It seems like consuming alcohol in older age might not be as bad as we think because researchers have found that light to moderate drinking may...

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Lockdown led to positive lifestyle changes in older people

15 May 2021 2:14 PM

The COVID-19 lockdown was a catalyst for many older people to embrace technology, reconnect with friends and build new relationships with neighbours,...

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Daily activities like washing dishes reduce heart disease risk in...

23 Feb 2022 8:07 AM

For older people, running or brisk walking is not the only way to reduce the risk of heart disease.

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Study: Dementia prevalence declining among older people

8 Nov 2022 2:51 PM

Differences in the prevalence of dementia between Black men and white men narrowed, with the prevalence of dementia dropping by 7.3 percentage points...