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Should elderly patients be sent home from the hospital to recover? Some doctors think so
When 86-year-old Carol Wittwer took a taxi to the emergency room, she expected to be admitted to the hospital. She…
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Age is just a number. Elderly people can exercise and socialise to stay fit and prevent weakness
Age-related frailty may be a treatable and preventable health problem, just like obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease, according to a…
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Regular Meditation May Reduce Risk of Memory Loss in Elderly
A new study, published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease, shows that older adults who practice meditation regularly may have improved…
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Low Protein Levels May Increase Kidney Function Decline in Elderly
Older adults with low blood levels of a circulating protein in the blood may be at an increased risk of…
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Exercise May Boost Memory, Brain Activity in Elderly
To increase brain function and boost memory in older adults, it is important to maintain high levels of fitness through…
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An Hour-Long Nap May Boost Memory, Thinking In Elderly
An hour-long nap after lunch may help older adults to preserve their memories, improve their ability to think clearly as…
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Vitamin D Deficiency May Up Chronic Headache Risk In Elderly Men
Deficiency in the levels of Vitamin D may increase the risk of chronic headache in middle-aged and older men, according…
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Female doctors better at treating elderly, finds Harvard study
Female doctors are better than male doctors in treating elderly patients in hospitals, according to a new study led by…
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Brain Activity May Predict Risk of Falls in Elderly
Measuring the level of brain activity in healthy older adults while they are walking can predict their risk of falling,…
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Alzheimer’s Proteins Behind Vision Loss in Elderly: Study
Researchers have found a group of proteins — known to be the likely cause ofAlzheimer’s disease — that get accumulated…
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