Sleep disorders: 3 expert tips for quality sleep in seniors
Sleep disorders particularly affect older people, affecting their quality of life and overall health. Two experts from the University of ...
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Falls: tips to reduce the risks
Falls increase with age, leading to sometimes serious injuries and accidents, but there are simple measures that can prevent them. ...
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Poor lighting conditions can impact vision and reduce quality of life
Vision declines with age and poor lighting or strong contrasts between light and dark can limit the ability of older ...
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After 60, Here’s What Exercise to Do to Keep Your Legs Strong
A recent study suggested that a type of training may help maintain leg strength in older adults. THE ESSENTIAL With ...
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Depression: Feeling sad can accelerate memory decline in older people
A link has been observed between depressive symptoms and memory loss, showing that these two conditions can influence each other ...
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Eczema: antihypertensives increase the risk in the elderly
Medications used to treat high blood pressure are associated with an increased risk of eczematous dermatitis in seniors. THE ESSENTIAL ...
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Dementia: in older people, the Mediterranean diet reduces the risk
Adopting the way the Cretans eat preserves the cognitive functions of those over 60 years old. THE ESSENTIAL The Mediterranean ...
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Spending less time sitting helps reduce blood pressure
Reducing the time spent sitting by thirty-one minutes a day reduces blood pressure in older adults, a new study suggests. ...
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Here are the two keys to healthy aging
Physical activity and meditation help older people stay fit. THE ESSENTIAL France has more and more elderly people. According to ...
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Spatial orientation tests to better assess elderly drivers at risk of accidents
Older people have more difficulty driving if they have poorer spatial orientation skills. THE ESSENTIAL Spatial orientation performance significantly predicted ...
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Here’s Why Our Color Perception Fades As We Age
The brains of healthy older people are less sensitive to the intensity of colors in the world around them. Explanations. ...
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Playing a musical instrument is good for the brains of older people!
Playing the piano, guitar or singing regularly is associated with better brain health in old age. THE ESSENTIAL Playing a ...
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Flu: “We urgently need to vaccinate people over 65”
Geriatricians are calling “for urgent vaccination of the population aged over 65” against the flu. THE ESSENTIAL The circulation of ...
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Migraine: the risk of road accidents increases in elderly patients
Older drivers, recently diagnosed with this throbbing headache, are three times more likely to be involved in an unintentional collision. ...
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Mental health: artistic activities are beneficial for older people
Artistic activities are beneficial for the mental health of older adults. THE ESSENTIAL Researchers have found a positive association between ...
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Cognitive decline: the companionship of an animal can reduce the risk
Elderly people living with a pet are less likely to suffer from a decline in their cognitive functions, according to ...
Read more3 expert tips for sleeping better as you age
Two specialists from the University of Caen have revealed their recommendations for improving the quality of sleep in the elderly. ...
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Brain: this Japanese condiment would improve the memory of the elderly
This Japanese condiment would help to strengthen and preserve certain cognitive performances in seniors. THE ESSENTIAL In the study, 72 ...
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Depression: Having a hobby helps older people avoid this disorder
Among those over 65, having a hobby is associated with fewer depressive symptoms and higher levels of happiness. THE ESSENTIAL ...
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Doctors call for vaccinating seniors against RSV
More than sixty doctors sign a column in Le Parisien to call for vaccinating the elderly against the respiratory syncytial ...
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Chronic inflammation: a discovery could help slow down our aging
According to American researchers, a mechanism could promote chronic inflammation in older people, which would contribute to aging. THE ESSENTIAL ...
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Seniors: what is the ideal temperature for sleeping well?
Older people sleep better when their room temperature is between 20 and 25°C. Beyond that, the quality of their sleep ...
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Extreme heat can accelerate cognitive decline
Extreme heat can accelerate cognitive decline in vulnerable populations, including individuals living in inner-city neighborhoods and older people of color, ...
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Eating These Two Fruits Every Day Helps You Stay Healthier
Two fruits, which contain flavonoids, reduce the risk of frailty in the elderly, according to a new study. THE ESSENTIAL ...
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Gender: what changes to expect as you age?
Over time, physiological changes can occur and impact the sexuality of older people. THE ESSENTIAL Due to physiological changes, sexuality ...
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Vitamin D could prevent heart attacks
The monthly intake of vitamin D by the elderly could reduce the risk of heart attacks. THE ESSENTIAL The monthly ...
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Seniors: even low-dose aspirin increases the risk of anemia
Daily intake of aspirin, even at low doses, could contribute to the onset of anemia in the elderly. THE ESSENTIAL ...
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Flavonols: why eating apples protects the elderly
Foods rich in flavonoids, and more specifically flavonols, could play a crucial role in preventing increased risks of frailty in ...
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Why all nursing homes should offer physical exercise to their residents
Exercising regularly would be beneficial for the physical health of elderly nursing home residents, especially when the frequency is between ...
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Losing muscle strength can be a sign of dementia
In older people, difficulty getting up, sitting down or walking can be a risk factor for dementia. THE ESSENTIAL Women, ...
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