Seoul: A recent study found that elderly women with kidney disease may lose teeth in such numbers that they may have difficulty chewing and speaking. According to media reports, a team of South Korean researchers published their recent report in this regard in the journal ‘Menopause’, in which it was said that 20 of the…
Colorado: It is a common observation that our bodies naturally slow down as we age, but what is the reason for this? Some possible explanations have been put forward, including a slower metabolism, muscle wasting with age and less physical activity over time. However, researchers from the University of Colorado now say that older people…
California: Most seniors are scared of surgery and refuse it, but new research tells us that avoiding all surgery can be dangerous. According to media reports, researchers conducted a study to determine which elderly people may be at the highest risk of complications from surgeries and which surgeries may cause harm. For their study, the…
Guangzhou: A recent study found that elderly people who live alone with their pets have better cognitive abilities than other elderly people who live alone. A study published in JAMA Open Network highlights the improved mental capacity of older adults who own pets and live alone. The study was conducted by Dr. Yanzi Li and…
Elderly people can protect themselves from type 2 diabetes by taking aspirin. Photo: File Australia: Women and men aged 65 and over can avoid the risk of type 2 diabetes by taking low-dose aspirin, experts have said after a study. However, experts warn that it is better to use aspirin on the advice of your…
England: As people age, they experience difficulties with memory, especially in terms of functioning. According to the National Library of Medicine, working memory is defined as the minimum amount of information that the mind can store and use to perform cognitive tasks. Researchers often look at ways to improve memory skills, and video gaming is…
Philadelphia, USA: A recent analysis found that low-dose aspirin use was associated with a 20 percent increased incidence of iron-deficiency anemia in healthy older adults. According to media reports, 15 researchers from Australia, New Zealand and the United States, in their findings published in the Annals of Internal Medicine, determined that low-dose aspirin reduces levels…
While social media users adopt different and new ways to express themselves, they also try to take full advantage of popular memes on their timelines. Over the past few years, images, videos and screenshots derived from them have become so prominent that they are used freely at every opportunity. If you’re active on social media,…
China is also considering raising the retirement age; Photo: File Beijing: China has halved free medical care for senior citizens due to funding cuts. According to the international news agency, the medical facilities of retired citizens in China were reduced, against which the protest movement “Grey Hair Movement” started across the country. After the protests…
File photo The Chinese government is considering gradually increasing the retirement age in view of the country’s growing elderly population. According to Chinese state media, a senior expert at the Ministry of Human Resources said that China will take a progressive, simple and different path on the issue of retirement age. Jin Weigang, president of…
