Elderly
Why do old people have disrupted sleep?
The findings from the study are published in the journal JNeurosci.
Fall injuries in very elderly rising, outcomes may be slightly better
This will become an increasingly important medical problem during the next 20 to 30 years.
New study finds retirement only boosts men's health
Researchers explain why.
Pensioner found living with mummified mother for more than 30 years
Police discover preserved body lying next to religious symbols in squalid Russian apartment.
No-sweat exercise may prolong life for the elderly: study
A half-an-hour of moderate-to-vigorous activity reduced the risk by even more - 33 per cent.
Hospitalized older adults less often tested for flu
If influenza is not considered as a potential cause of the illness, it is unlikely that the patient will be treated for influenza.
Free public transport for older adults tied to less depression
A key limitation of the study is that they did not have information on whether study participants lived in urban, suburban, or rural areas.
Mediterranean diet may protect elderly from becoming frail
Diet may help older individuals maintain muscle strength, activity, weight, and energy levels.
More hospitalizations for heart failure patients in winter
Drastic change in temperature and atmospheric pressure is closely related to rate of hospitalization, death in elderly patients.
Best gift ideas for the elderly
Here are some of the best gift recommendations for the elderly.