Reversing ageing: Elderly need as much sleep as younger people to turn back the clock
Similarly, researchers say that older people need as much sleep as those who are younger in order to turn back their clock on ageing.
Apr 06, 2017, 09:10 AM IST
Alzheimer's disease: Meditation, music may help reverse early memory loss in older adults
For the study, researchers analysed 60 older adults who were assigned to either a beginner meditation (Kirtan Kriya) or music listening programme and asked to practice 12 minutes/day for 12 weeks.
Jan 23, 2017, 12:47 PM IST
Antidepressant may up hip fracture risk in elderly
The study found that even in people without Alzheimer's, the regular use of antidepressants was associated with two times higher risk of hip fracture among controls.
Jan 12, 2017, 14:47 PM IST
An hour-long nap may boost memory, thinking in elderly
Sleep plays a key role in helping older adults maintain their healthy mental function, necessary for people as they age, the researchers said.
Jan 06, 2017, 16:12 PM IST
Elderly complaining of arthritis pain may reduce it with mild exercise, says study
Participants performed chair and floor mat exercises using stretch bands and other gentle exercises. Chinese breathing techniques and meditation were also integrated into the programme.
Nov 02, 2016, 20:11 PM IST
Aerobic exercise may ward off memory decline in elderly
In vascular cognitive impairment, problems with memory and thinking skills result from damage to large and small blood vessels in the brain.
Oct 25, 2016, 00:03 AM IST
Vitamin E may cut pneumonia risk in elderly men
Vitamin E decreased the risk of pneumonia by 35 per cent in 7,469 participants who had started smoking at a later age, at 21 years or older, whereas the vitamin had no apparent effect on pneumonia for those who had started to smoke at a younger age.
Oct 06, 2016, 16:55 PM IST
Elderly continue to suffer despite high net worth value: Study
The study, which interviewed a random sample of 15,000 people over the age of 60 years, stated the net worth value of older people increased primarily due to sharp increase in real estate prices over the past two decades.
Sep 30, 2016, 14:22 PM IST
Heavy drinking may impair cognitive function in elderly
A new study at Brown University in the US sought to elucidate the relations among age, heavy drinking, and neurocognitive function.
Sep 26, 2016, 22:25 PM IST
15 minutes of exercise may lower death risk in elderly: Study
It was observed that, during the study, as people exercised more, their potential death risk dropped considerably.
Jun 16, 2016, 22:20 PM IST
Do you know what is the science behind touching feet? Watch now
Indians have a rich culture and tradition to boast about. We have often seen young kids touching the feet of elderly.
Jun 06, 2016, 16:35 PM IST
Depression ups stroke and heart disease risk in elderly
During all study visits, fewer than 10 percent of the participants were taking medications for depression.
Feb 02, 2016, 22:25 PM IST
Poor sleep in old age linked to hardened brain arteries
These findings were independent of other cardiovascular risk factors, such as body mass, smoking history, diabetes, and hypertension, or other medical conditions such as Alzheimer's disease, pain, depression or heart failure.
Jan 15, 2016, 18:53 PM IST
'Stress precursor to pre-Alzheimer's condition in elderly'
Many Alzheimer's patients first experience mild cognitive impairment - a pre-dementia condition that significantly increases the risk of developing Alzheimer's in the following months or years.
Dec 12, 2015, 16:15 PM IST
Loneliness is deadly for elderly
For older adults, perceived social isolation is a major health risk that can increase the chances of premature death by 14 percent.
Nov 24, 2015, 13:21 PM IST
Walking faster, longer good for elderly
The study found that those who were more active had significantly lower risk of future heart attacks and stroke.
Nov 20, 2015, 17:32 PM IST
Prez stresses on affordable, accessible healthcare for elderly
Citing increase in life expectancy, President Pranab Mukherjee on Thursday emphasised on providing affordable and accessible medical care for the elderly.
Oct 01, 2015, 15:22 PM IST
