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New study links sense of smell with pneumonia
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Washington [US], May 12 (ANI): A team of Michigan State University researchers found that poor sense of smell may signify a higher risk of pneumonia in older adults. An acute loss of smell is one of the most common symptoms of COVID-19, but for two decades it has been linked to other maladie
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Pulse oximeters more useful in COVID screening for older adults, n
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Washington [US], May 4 (ANI): People have become accustomed to having their temperature checked during the pandemic because fever is a key indicator of COVID-19. New research led by researchers at Washington State University proposes that taking a temperature is a less useful indicator of in
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Study: Older adults found resilience during pandemic through commu
Updated : 1 week, 6 days ago IST
Washington [US], April 30 (ANI): Older adults were significantly affected by isolation and stress during Oregon's initial COVID-19 lockdown last spring, but they were also able to find connection and meaning in community, new hobbies and time for themselves, a recent Oregon State University
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Older adults can improve sleep quality by listening to music
Updated : 2 weeks, 4 days ago IST
Washington [US], April 24 (ANI): A recent analysis on all the relevant published clinical trials found that for older adults listening to music before going to sleep can improve its quality.
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Older adults may have a sound sleep by listening to music: Study
Updated : 3 weeks ago IST
Washington [US], April 21 (ANI): If you're having trouble sleeping, listening to music can be a safe, effective, and easy way to help you fall and stay asleep, suggest the findings of a new study.
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Sleep quality of older adults can be improved by music
Updated : 3 weeks, 1 day ago IST
Washington [US], April 21 (ANI): According to the findings of a new analysis of all relevant published clinical trials, listening to music before going to sleep can improve its quality among older adults.
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Study suggests older adults more likely to help others than younge
Updated : 3 weeks, 5 days ago IST
Birmingham [UK], April 16 (ANI): The findings of a new research from the University of Birmingham suggest that older adults are more willing to make an effort to help others in comparison to younger adults.
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Engaging in household chores may improve brain health: Study
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Washington [US], April 16 (ANI): According to a new study, engaging in household chores may be beneficial for brain health in older adults. The study found that older adults who spent more time on household chores showed greater brain size, which is a strong predictor of cognitive health.
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Imbalance in gum bacteria linked to Alzheimer's disease biomarker,
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Washington [US], April 12 (ANI): Older adults with more harmful than healthy bacteria in their gums are more likely to have evidence for amyloid-beta, a key biomarker for Alzheimer's disease in their cerebrospinal fluid, according to new research by the New York University. However, this imb
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Treating sleep apnea may reduce risk of dementia: Study
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Washington [US], April 10 (ANI): A new study has found that older adults who received positive airway pressure therapy prescribed for obstructive sleep apnea were less likely to develop Alzheimer's disease and other kinds of dementia.
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Dementia risk doubles if people have both vision, hearing loss: St
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Washington [US], April 8 (ANI): According to a new study, older adults who start losing both vision and hearing may be at an increased risk of developing dementia.
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Adults in Canada report adverse childhood experiences,finds study
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Ontario [Canada], March 20 (ANI): New research from McMaster University has found that roughly three in every five Canadian adults aged 45 to 85 have been exposed to childhood abuse, neglect, intimate partner violence or other household adversity.
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