1.8 million Kashmiris show symptoms of mental distress--Survey
Of these, 1.6 million adults (41 percent) in the valley are living with symptoms of depression, with 4,15,000 meeting the diagnostic criteria for severe depression.
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Of these, 1.6 million adults (41 percent) in the valley are living with symptoms of depression, with 4,15,000 meeting the diagnostic criteria for severe depression.
Older adults suffering with dementia who indulged in a high-intensity functional exercise programme and group activity showed reduced levels of depressive symptoms, a new study has found.
An elixir of youth could be on the horizon after a team of researchers found that administering the vitamin nicotinamide riboside restores organs' regenerative capacities and delays ageing.
Sniffing the aroma of rosemary essential oil could help improve the brain power of elderly people, a new study claims
Old age brings with it many health problems including the loss of vision, hearing and taste, and a new study says that the ability to smell the food through the mouth decreases with age.
The elderly are often unable to adjust to new surroundings. This is partly due to the deterioration of a brain circuit that plays a key role in goal-directed learning, a new study conducted on mice has found.
Researchers at the University of Missouri have found that older adults who also are pet owners benefit from the bonds they form with their canine companions.
Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS), a neuro surgical procedure, can give a better sense of life to patients with severe Parkinson's disease, neuro specialists have said.
The excess decline in physical performance in people with AFib was equivalent to an extra four years of aging.
Daily consumption of walnuts can help in healthy ageing, while also improving the blood cholesterol levels and maintaining good gut health, finds a new study.
Government cut in spending on income support for poorer pensioners can lead to an increased rate of mortality among the vulnerable adults over the age of 85, says a study.
Just some movements and your bones and muscles can be strong as ever.
Early retirement has it own perks. Read to know how....
To keep the doctor away during golden years of your life, start participating in activities at social clubs and community centres regardless of health-related challenges, says a study.
Low voltage electric currents can temporarily improve sight in adult patients with lazy eye, or amblyopia - a condition previously thought to be treatable only in childhood, new research has found.
The study showed that providing mothers with a diet loaded with antioxidants during pregnancy meant that their offspring aged more slowly during adulthood.
Researcher Fredrik Snellman from the Umea University believes that the concept needs to be redefined to mirror all people's practical experiences of ageing.
A new study that measured age-related damage to all the five senses: vision, smell, hearing, touch, and taste has found that 94 percent of older adults in the US lose at least one of the five key senses, but often more.
Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS), a neuro surgical procedure, can give a better sense of life to patients with severe Parkinson's disease, neuro specialists have said.
The excess decline in physical performance in people with AFib was equivalent to an extra four years of aging.
Daily consumption of walnuts can help in healthy ageing, while also improving the blood cholesterol levels and maintaining good gut health, finds a new study.
Government cut in spending on income support for poorer pensioners can lead to an increased rate of mortality among the vulnerable adults over the age of 85, says a study.
Just some movements and your bones and muscles can be strong as ever.
Early retirement has it own perks. Read to know how....
To keep the doctor away during golden years of your life, start participating in activities at social clubs and community centres regardless of health-related challenges, says a study.
Low voltage electric currents can temporarily improve sight in adult patients with lazy eye, or amblyopia - a condition previously thought to be treatable only in childhood, new research has found.
The study showed that providing mothers with a diet loaded with antioxidants during pregnancy meant that their offspring aged more slowly during adulthood.
Researcher Fredrik Snellman from the Umea University believes that the concept needs to be redefined to mirror all people's practical experiences of ageing.
A new study that measured age-related damage to all the five senses: vision, smell, hearing, touch, and taste has found that 94 percent of older adults in the US lose at least one of the five key senses, but often more.
How do you plan to take care of yourself after retirement? New research recommends that you join social groups such as book clubs since having a social hobby is like regular exercise to live happier and longer.
People who feel older than their peers are more likely to be hospitalised as they age, regardless of their actual age or other demographic factors, warns a new study.
A new study has found that meaningful and Internet-based activities, which promote experiences of participation in society, are actually important for healthy ageing.
Menopause can lead to weight gain, but not directly, says Dr Swati. Read to know the real reason behind it!
Older adults with negative attitudes towards ageing had slower walking speed and worse cognitive abilities as compared to their peers with more positive attitudes towards ageing, reveals a study.
Children with autism under age 10 were found to have three times lower brain B12 levels which is similar to levels for generally healthy adults in their 50s.
Poor sleep quality in elderly people is linked with more severe arteriosclerosis -- thickening and hardening of the walls of the arteries -- in the brain as well as a greater burden of oxygen-starved tissue (infarcts) in the brain, says a new study.
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