World News in Brief: Civilian deaths in Ukraine, refugees in Cameroon at risk, older women facing abuse, cholera in Somalia

World News in Brief: Civilian deaths in Ukraine, refugees in Cameroon at risk, older women facing abuse, cholera in Somalia

News reports said that residential buildings in the northern city of Kharkiv had been hit, killing one and injuring 16, quoting the city’s mayor.  Four children were wounded, with images posted to social media showing extensive damage and a body visible lying on the floor. The UN’s Denise Brown said that international law must be…

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Chocolate Supplements Aid Cognitive Ability in Older Adults, Research

Chocolate Supplements Aid Cognitive Ability in Older Adults, Research

Massachusetts: A recent study found that older adults who took chocolate supplements had better cognitive performance. According to media reports, the above clinical trial divided a group of elderly adults into two groups, one with a lower quality diet. Both groups used chocolate supplements for two years. The results of better cognitive ability were found…

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Protecting older persons’ rights benefit everyone: UN chief

Protecting older persons’ rights benefit everyone: UN chief

In a message commemorating Sunday’s International Day of Older Persons, the UN chief underscored the pervasive issue of ageism in society and the vulnerability of older persons in the face of crises such as the COVID-19 pandemic, poverty and climate emergencies. “Addressing these and other issues is a human rights imperative that will benefit everyone,”…

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Protecting older persons’ rights benefit everyone: UN chief

Protecting older persons’ rights benefit everyone: UN chief

In a message commemorating Sunday’s International Day of Older Persons, the UN chief underscored the pervasive issue of ageism in society and the vulnerability of older persons in the face of crises such as the COVID-19 pandemic, poverty and climate emergencies. “Addressing these and other issues is a human rights imperative that will benefit everyone,”…

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New plan announced to get older people back to work UK ramped up its efforts to get more people into work UK Budget

New plan announced to get older people back to work UK ramped up its efforts to get more people into work UK Budget

London: Britain has presented a new budget, the budget speech has also announced a new plan to bring people over the age of 50 back to work. According to the British media, British Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt has presented the budget for the new financial year, reforms related to benefits, childcare and pensions…

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