Your wrist, a reliable indicator of age-related illnesses and disabilities?
Grip strength is believed to be an indicator of a person's future health, including the risk of developing an illness ...
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We feel young for longer and longer!
A tendency to "postpone" old age: today's adults consider that old age begins later in life than yesterday's adults, according ...
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Older people are more easily distracted
According to researchers, short-term memory and the quality of attention decline with old age, which can have a significant impact ...
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Age and the environment impact our health more than our genetics
According to researchers, age and environment are much more important than genetic variations in the development of diseases of old ...
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Playing music in childhood could help keep a sharp mind in old age
Playing music to age well! Researchers have found a link between learning an instrument in youth and better cognitive abilities ...
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Poor eyesight or cognitive decline? Beware of confusion!
Millions of older people with poor eyesight are at risk of being misdiagnosed as having mild cognitive impairment. THE ESSENTIAL ...
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Elderly people: home support requires preparation!
Most older people want to "age in place", but many have not taken the necessary steps to make it happen. ...
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Only children care more for their aging parents
Non-siblings often have a reputation for being selfish. But according to a recent British study, they would be more inclined ...
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Physical exercise and heart health: it’s never too late!
At age 70, doing twenty minutes of daily physical activity can prevent the onset of certain heart diseases. THE ESSENTIAL ...
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Life expectancy: the risk of aging badly breaks the dream of increased longevity
A study of Norwegians aged 60 and over shows that for them, the desire to live to a ripe old ...
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Drinking beetroot juice, a key to healthy aging?
Beets, rich in nitrates, promote certain oral bacteria that are associated with better vascular and cognitive health in the elderly. ...
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40-somethings: sport keeps the brain in good shape for longer
Practicing at least two and a half hours of sport per week from the forties helps prevent brain damage as ...
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For Jane Fonda, “it’s over!” : is there an age to say goodbye to sexuality?
After a certain age, the maintenance of the sexual life must be taken seriously, because the desire withers with time, ...
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UN unveils 10-year plan for old age
With this new plan, the United Nations hopes to improve the living conditions of seniors, who represent 14% of the ...
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The good surprises of memory: it does not decline so much with age and it is useful for understanding the future
Memory is not just about remembering. It is also important to better anticipate and monitor changes. THE ESSENTIAL Memories help ...
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Old age: being passionate helps to stay active
Maintaining a passion for an activity not only keeps you motivated, but also keeps you in a positive state of ...
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Dependency: a new branch of Social Security?
The government proposes to create, through 2 bills sent to the social partners on Tuesday, a fifth branch of Social ...
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A “vast screening operation” for the coronavirus in nursing homes
The Minister of Health, Olivier Véran, announced a “vast screening operation” in nursing homes with, in particular, systematic tests from ...
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Older people are less volatile in their emotions
The older a person gets, the more he is able to resist temptations that would undoubtedly be harmful to him. ...
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101-year-old woman recovers from Covid-19
A 101-year-old woman has recovered from a Covid-19 infection in the Netherlands. “A glimmer of hope”, according to the hospital ...
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Men endorsing toxic masculinity risk social isolation as they age
Behaviors based on virile clichés of masculinity, especially with regard to their feelings, end up isolating men as they age. ...
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Walking in pairs is good for the health of the elderly
If walking is good for your health, walking in pairs would be even better for the elderly. THE ESSENTIAL Walking ...
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8-year-old girl dies of old age
A Ukrainian girl died of old age at just 8 years old, becoming the youngest person to die of old ...
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Physical activity can help seniors live healthier lives
Even the rare times in our life when we are sedentary have repercussions on our muscle mass from the age ...
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