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This Is The Reason Why Adults Over 65 Are More Vulnerable To Influenza Virus
Older people are also more likely to develop complications from the flu. Follow the tips below to reduce the risk of getting the Influenza infection.
Older people are also more likely to develop complications from the flu. Follow the tips below to reduce the risk of getting the Influenza infection.
Sarcopenia leads to a significant decline in the physical performance decline of the elderly. A new study suggests that adding these foods to your diet can help manage it.
A new study has discovered a mechanism that may help elder adults stay physically strong for a longer period.
he discovery can be considered to take researchers one step closer in the field of drug therapies that help older adults maintain their skeletal muscle mass and physical function for longer.
According to a study published in JCI Insight, few proteins which are more prevalent in older people can prevent the fractured bones from healing. Read on to know more.
According to a study published in the Journal of American Geriatrics Society, a low- to moderate-intensity home-based exercise programme improves anxiety, mood, and social and emotional well-being for older patients with cancer.
Did you know? One hour a week of brisk walking may prevent disability in older adults suffering experiencing arthritis pain or knee stiffness. Read on to know more about this.
According to a new study, heart attacks are not only common in older people but young adults as well. So, to keep them at bay, it is essential to swear by a healthy lifestyle. Staying physically fit, opting for a well-balanced diet and regulating your blood pressure may help.
After a survey revealed that nearly half of over 75-year-olds were taking five or more medicines, British Health Secretary Matt Hancock called for a drive to reduce the number of tablets and pills taken by older people.
More than 1500 participants between ages 70 and 77 were randomly assigned to one of two exercise groups or a control group. The participants in the two exercise groups undertook moderate or high-intensity training sessions twice a week, mostly on their own. Walking was the most popular form of activity in both the moderate and high-intensity training groups. In the moderate intensity group, walking represented more than half of the training that people undertook.
A new research conducted at the University of Eastern Finland has revealed that using strong painkiller opioids doubles the risk of hip fracture among people with Alzheimer's disease.
Malnutrition is a condition where people have a drastically reduced dietary intake and the body lacks energy and nutrients as a result. According to Prof. Dr Dorothee Volkert, one of the researchers, the consequences of malnutrition are manifold. They range from weight loss to a weakened immune system or functional impairment of muscles and all organs. The body falls back on all its reserves.
The merits of the Mediterranean diet, which consists of olive oil, fresh vegetables, fish and fruits, are well known. These are especially great for older people who suffer from problems like erectile dysfunction, heart diseases etc.
Older adults become less adept at recognizing their own mistakes, suggests a study.
They are in their second childhood and yes, they need your care.
The findings suggested that people who engaged exercised were twice as likely to avoid stroke, heart disease, angina, cancer and diabetes.
Many of us may agree that if exercises came in the form of a pill, it would be the most sought- after drug on the market.
When resident physicians visit the homes of their former hospital patients they are in a better position to assess their needs.
Older people are also more likely to develop complications from the flu. Follow the tips below to reduce the risk of getting the Influenza infection.
Sarcopenia leads to a significant decline in the physical performance decline of the elderly. A new study suggests that adding these foods to your diet can help manage it.
A new study has discovered a mechanism that may help elder adults stay physically strong for a longer period.
he discovery can be considered to take researchers one step closer in the field of drug therapies that help older adults maintain their skeletal muscle mass and physical function for longer.
According to a study published in JCI Insight, few proteins which are more prevalent in older people can prevent the fractured bones from healing. Read on to know more.
According to a study published in the Journal of American Geriatrics Society, a low- to moderate-intensity home-based exercise programme improves anxiety, mood, and social and emotional well-being for older patients with cancer.
Did you know? One hour a week of brisk walking may prevent disability in older adults suffering experiencing arthritis pain or knee stiffness. Read on to know more about this.
According to a new study, heart attacks are not only common in older people but young adults as well. So, to keep them at bay, it is essential to swear by a healthy lifestyle. Staying physically fit, opting for a well-balanced diet and regulating your blood pressure may help.
After a survey revealed that nearly half of over 75-year-olds were taking five or more medicines, British Health Secretary Matt Hancock called for a drive to reduce the number of tablets and pills taken by older people.
More than 1500 participants between ages 70 and 77 were randomly assigned to one of two exercise groups or a control group. The participants in the two exercise groups undertook moderate or high-intensity training sessions twice a week, mostly on their own. Walking was the most popular form of activity in both the moderate and high-intensity training groups. In the moderate intensity group, walking represented more than half of the training that people undertook.
A new research conducted at the University of Eastern Finland has revealed that using strong painkiller opioids doubles the risk of hip fracture among people with Alzheimer's disease.
Malnutrition is a condition where people have a drastically reduced dietary intake and the body lacks energy and nutrients as a result. According to Prof. Dr Dorothee Volkert, one of the researchers, the consequences of malnutrition are manifold. They range from weight loss to a weakened immune system or functional impairment of muscles and all organs. The body falls back on all its reserves.
The merits of the Mediterranean diet, which consists of olive oil, fresh vegetables, fish and fruits, are well known. These are especially great for older people who suffer from problems like erectile dysfunction, heart diseases etc.
Older adults become less adept at recognizing their own mistakes, suggests a study.
They are in their second childhood and yes, they need your care.
The findings suggested that people who engaged exercised were twice as likely to avoid stroke, heart disease, angina, cancer and diabetes.
Many of us may agree that if exercises came in the form of a pill, it would be the most sought- after drug on the market.
When resident physicians visit the homes of their former hospital patients they are in a better position to assess their needs.
